Project Engineer or Engineering Associate
Salary
$86,486.40 - $126,942.40 Annually
Location
Juniper Ridge - 21051 NE Talus Pl, Bend, OR
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
20260067
Department
Engineering
Division
5305
Opening Date
05/19/2026
Closing Date
6/8/2026 12:00 PM Pacific
About the Role
The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Project Engineer or Engineering Associate in the Engineering Department. This is a salaried, exempt (overtime in-eligible) non-represented 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.
The City of Bend's Engineering team plays a critical role in shaping and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our growing community. This position offers an opportunity to work on meaningful capital improvement and infrastructure projects that improve public safety, mobility, and quality of life for Bend residents. Depending on experience and licensure, the successful candidate may be hired as a Project Engineer or an Engineering Associate, with work assignments aligned accordingly.
In this role, you will contribute to the planning, design review, coordination, and delivery of public works projects such as transportation, utilities, and municipal infrastructure. A typical day may include reviewing engineering plans, coordinating with internal teams and consultants, responding to technical questions, tracking project schedules and budgets, and supporting construction or inspection activities. Project Engineers will manage projects more independently, while Engineering Associates will work under the supervision of a licensed engineer and build their professional skill set.
This position is ideal for someone motivated by public service and interested in seeing their work have a visible, lasting impact on the community. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of projects, collaboration across departments, and opportunities for professional growth within the City of Bend's engineering career ladder.
Classification Framework: Project Engineer or Engineering Associate
What Youll Do
The following duties are a sample of major duties performed in this role and not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is a strong problem-solver, effective communicator, and highly organized professional who can successfully manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, service-oriented environment. Highly qualified candidates will have working knowledge of civil engineering principles related to municipal infrastructure, applicable codes and standards, and bring skills in interpreting technical documents, coordinating projects, and applying sound engineering judgment.
The ideal candidate is someone who can analyze complex information and apply practical, engineering-based solutions while collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. They are adaptable, eager to learn City standards, processes, and infrastructure systems, and motivated by public service and community impact. They demonstrate a solid understanding of engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports, and bring strong skills in organization, project coordination, documentation, and basic budgeting to support successful project delivery.
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 Requirements
Project Engineer
Engineering Associate
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.
Certification as an Engineer-In-Training required, or acquire within six months of appointment.
Current and valid Oregon drivers license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Desired Attributes
What to Know Before Applying
Application Deadline: Applications received by June 8, 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
Valid Credentials, Certifications and Licensing
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.
Project Engineer:
Engineering Associate:
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:
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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:
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.
Always check the loan servicer and type of loan you have to ensure you qualify.
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Describe your experience working on engineering or infrastructure projects and your role on those projects.
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How do you approach managing multiple deadlines or competing priorities in a technical environment?
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For Project Engineer candidates: describe your experience managing projects independently, including coordination and decision-making authority.
Required Question
Employer City of Bend
Address 710 NW Wall Street
Bend, Oregon, 97701
Phone 541-388-5525
Website http://www.bendoregon.gov