Principal Engineer

Principal Engineer

Salary

$107,595.52 - $140,681.67 Annually

Location

13125 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard 97223, OR

Job Type

Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2026

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

09/08/2026

Closing Date

9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
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Overview

OUR PURPOSE

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard's growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon's 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area.

OUR VALUES

At Team Tigard, we are ambassadors of municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.

Examples of Duties

• Supervise the private development team that includes Engineering Technicians and a Project Coordinator.
• Oversee plan review for development engineering and compliance with Clean Water Services standards.
• Work closely with the Assistant City Engineer to develop and update engineering design standards.
• Collaborate with the Community Development team on permitting requirements and long range planning projects.
• Provide excellent customer service to applicants and community members.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform the essential functions of the position, may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field; and
• A minimum of five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration including at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving history.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, a Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer license to practice in the State of Oregon

Supplemental Information

Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.

Schedule: 40 hours per week. Work schedule includes a combination of office and off-site meetings (some evenings) There is an opportunity for remote work up to 1 day per week.

How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date.

IMPORTANT (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicants work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience.

ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veterans preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.

In addition to being a great place to work, the City of Tigard offers competitive employee benefits for full-time and part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week:

Choice of health and dental plans

Generous retirement plan (non-PERS)

City-paid HRA-VEBA

Paid time off (PTO) program plus paid sick leave

11 paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Universal transit pass through TriMet

This job classification is not represented by a union

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01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree or higher

02

Which best describes your experience in professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration (experience must be clearly identified in the work history section of the job application)?

• less than 3 years
• 3-4 years
• 4-5 years
• 5 or more years

03

Which best describes your experience in a lead or supervisor role (Supervisory experience must be clearly identified in the work history section of the job application)?

• none
• 1 year or more years

04

Are you currently registered in the State of Oregon as a Professional Engineer, or have the ability to become licensed in Oregon within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

05

In 500 words or less, explain your experience utilizing public engineering design standards and community development codes for plan review and project development.

06

In 500 words or less, explain your approach in assisting applicants through the development process and responding to community members concerns.

Required Question

Employer City of Tigard

Address 13125 SW Hall Blvd

Tigard, Oregon, 97223

Website http://www.tigard-or.gov