Project Engineer Salary $99,474.96 - $126,958.21 Annually Location Bend, OR Job Type Full Time Job Number 20260060 Department Transportation & Mobility Division 7215 Opening Date 04/24/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions About the Role The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Project Engineer in the Engineering Division of the Transportation and Mobility Department. This is a non-represented, exempt (overtime ineligible) position. The City may use this job posting to create an eligibility list for future hiring purposes. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end. A Project Engineer in the Transportation & Mobility Department steps into a role where technical expertise meets city-shaping impact. This position drives the review of internally generated transportation plans, ensuring designs are safe, efficient, and aligned with long-term mobility and maintenance goals. You'll collaborate closely with planners, engineers, and operations teams, bringing a sharp eye for detail and a passion for improving how people move through the community. Every plan you touch helps shape streets, intersections, and corridors that work better for everyone. As a leader of our Bike Programs, you'll guide initiatives that expand and enhance the cycling network-coordinating infrastructure improvements, supporting community engagement, and championing multimodal transportation options that make biking safer and more accessible. Beyond these specialty areas, the role includes hands-on project management responsibilities. You'll shepherd projects from concept through delivery, coordinating schedules, budgets, and stakeholders to keep everything moving smoothly. This is a dynamic, forward-looking position for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, mobility innovation, and public service. If you're energized by the idea of shaping a more connected, sustainable transportation future, this role offers the chance to make a visible difference. Classification Framework: Project Engineer What Youll Do The following duties are a sample of major duties performed in this role and not intended to be an exhaustive list. Conducting plan review of Engineering Department developed plans to ensure consistency in connectivity, signing, and marking. Project management responsibilities for various project needs of the Transportation and Mobility Department. Ownership of the Bike Program - implementing improvements to Bends bike network through smaller quick build solutions to close gaps in the system. Ownership of the Bridge Asset Management program, including annual review of Bends bridges to ensure they are maintained for years to come. Developing and administrating approved project budgets. Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to establish priorities and coordinate work. Ideal Candidate Were looking for someone who brings understanding of transportation and traffic engineering principles, with the ability to translate complex engineering concepts into understandable public-facing realities. Highly qualified candidates will have working knowledge of effective project management, strong communication skills, and a high attention to detail and organization. Candidates who meet the listed minimum qualifications, including an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for an interview. Please ensure your application includes information about your education, relevant paid and unpaid work experience, and applicable licenses and certifications. Avoid referencing your resume in the job duties section of the application. Minimum Qualifications: The following are the minimum qualifications for this position. Education: Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description. Experience: 4 to 5 years' experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks. Certification as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon required, or acquire within six months of appointment. Current and valid Drivers license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook. Desired Attributes: Experience in multimodal project or program management What to Know Before Applying Application Deadline: Applications received by May 15, 2026, 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time will be included in an initial review and consideration for interview; however, the position will remain open until filled. Application Requirements: To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online application including the following attachments (failure to include required attachments may result in disqualification): Cover Letter Resume Veterans' Preference: Applicants seeking Veterans' Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information click here. Equity Statement: The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend's Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request. Benefits: The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting. Starting Compensation: Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate's education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information on your application. Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we dont just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Employee Benefit Overview August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026 Regular Full Time Benefits: Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire. (If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.) High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Medical, Vision and Prescription Coverage Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium. Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50% (employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working 30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium. Employee monthly premium:EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$71.48$178.70Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$178.72$446.77Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$357.43$893.54 Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Third Party Administrator -- PacificSource Administrators (PSA) This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees for IRS-qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements are tax-free, and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year are transferred to the employee's VEBA account following first full year of employment (see below for VEBA account information). Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited and does not roll to the VEBA. Employee monthly premium portion: Employee Employee & Dependents Full-time EmployeesHRA (Comp - A) Coinsurance (Med - G)$2,000 $1,250$4,000 $1,250Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A) Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,500 $937.50$3,000 $1,335.75Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A) Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,000 $625$2,000 $890.50 Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end. First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate family members. Dental Plan Underwritten by MODA $2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit. Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite monthly premium. Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50% for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working 30-39 hours per week). Employee composite monthly premium: Employee with/without Dependents Full-time Employees$15.40 Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$38.53 Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$77.05 VEBA Plan Administered by HRA VEBA Individual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of each plan year. The account belongs to the employee and may be invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation. The account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses and can be used either while still employed or after separation/retirement. Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA) Participation in the City of Bends Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction. Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans Underwritten by New York Life Group Basic Term Life Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of $150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000. Coverage includes person accident coverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled benefit package amounts. Group Long-term Disability Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of up to 66.67% of employee's covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000 per month. Voluntary Life and AD&D: Active, full time employees of the City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for additional voluntary coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children. Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website http://www.oregon.gov/pers Employee Assistance Program Underwritten by Canopy This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members. The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction: AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered) MASA ground and air ambulance membership 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement ___ Temporary Medical Only Benefits: Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire. (If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.) High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Medical, Vision, Prescription coverage Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans Full-time, temporary employee(s) currently pay 10% of the total employee(s) monthly premium. Full-time, temporary employees are eligible for employee-only medical coverage. However, there is family coverage available should the employee choose to enroll and assume financial responsibility for the difference of premium. Employee composite monthly premium: EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$71.48$1,143.69Deductible$2,000$4,000 Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA) Participation in the City of Bends Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction. Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website http://www.oregon.gov/pers Employee Assistance Program Underwritten by Canopy This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members. The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction: MASA ground and air ambulance membership 457 Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and Mission Square Retirement If you have Federal student loan debt, (private student loans not included), or are considering going back to school, you may benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program. If you make 120 qualifying payments on your Federal student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your Federal student loan debt may be forgiven. Always check the loan servicer and type of loan you have to ensure you qualify. 01 This role requires consistent self-direction in planning, prioritizing, and executing engineering tasks. How do you keep yourself focused and productive throughout a project lifecycle? 02 Project Engineers frequently interact with community members, contractors, and partner agencies. How do you approach communicating complex or technical concepts to individuals with varying levels of understanding? Required Question Employer City of Bend Address 710 NW Wall Street Bend, Oregon, 97701 Phone 541-388-5525 Website http://www.bendoregon.gov