Engineer III - Construction Engineering Services
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Engineer III - Construction Engineering Services
Salary
$120,785.60 - $172,764.80 Annually
Location
1120 SW 5th Ave, OR
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
2025-00845
Bureau
Portland Bureau of Transportation
Opening Date
09/22/2025
Closing Date
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
The Position
Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: M onday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204
Benefits: For an overview of the benefits for this position, you can visit our benefits tab .
Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation
Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland's online portal. You will need to attach a resume and a cover letter.
Engineer III (Construction Management Engineers) is an essential part of the Construction Services Division. This position will provide equitable leadership while planning, organizing, and managing the division's dynamic workload and supporting the Bureau's strategic goals.
The position in the Construction Engineering division at PBOT will oversee the Public Works Construction (PWC) section and provide contract management of major CIP projects. This position requires knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, practices and theory as they relate to the construction of transportation related public works projects; the understanding of project management as it impacts budgeting, schedule, cost control and safety practices; a firm understanding of federal, state and local regulations as they relate to the construction and administration of public works contracts; the ability to communicate these regulations to contractors, constituents and the project team; the ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors and co-workers. This position also requires the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced working environment. Responsibilities will include issuing change directives, negotiating change orders when necessary, communicating work details, schedules, and budgets to various stakeholders, including the public, approving contractor payments, and ensuring all facets of the contract specifications are met.
What you'll get to do:
Manage the Public Works Construction (PWC) section. Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of technical staff responsible for the construction of permitted public assets.
Oversee large construction contracts. This includes leading your team's review of projects during design and leading PBOT's team during the construction of projects
Monitor work, provide necessary technical advice or direction to staff, resolve problems or differences of opinion in the field, ensure consistent standards and techniques
Review payments, write contract change orders, and establish construction schedules
Monitor E-Builder, review submittals, inspector daily reports, and requests for information
Review project designs (Plan, specification, and engineering estimate)
Communicate with various stakeholders
Coordinate and collaborate with other bureaus and jurisdictions
An Ideal Candidate will have at least 6 years of professional engineering experience specializing in transportation design, maintenance, and construction management.
Who you are:
Experienced Leader: An experienced leader with a commitment to your position as well as your team. Being an ethical, fair, and supportive leader is important to you, along with embracing the City of Portland's Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.
Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, and proficient verbally and in writing. The ability to communicate these regulations to contractors, constituents, and the project team.
Innovative: You have an aptitude for continuous improvement and can excel in change management. You've demonstrated the ability to remain flexible, agile, and calm in a high-paced environment that relies on quick and stable decision-making.
Problem Solver: You can identify problems early and value collaboration. You utilize active listening and effective communication, and facilitation skills in working with others to find resolutions
Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers and employees with respect and are accountable
Results Driven: This position is high-paced, dynamic, and requires a candidate who can take charge, bring focus, and finish tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner
Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed
Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Relationship Builder: An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships with contractors and coworkers to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively
Although Not Required, you may:
Be Bilingual in Spanish/English
Questions?:
Terrol Johnson
Senior Recruiter
terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov
To Qualify
Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:
Experience applying the practice & knowledge of transportation and engineering principles, exercise current trends, regulations, standards, and laws.
Ability to develop, review, authorize, and interpret technical engineering plans and specifications.
Experience acting as an equitable leader within a diverse, team-oriented work environment by promoting a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability, including coaching, mentoring, and developing performance with staff
Experience with the development and monitoring of performance metrics and indicators with a focus on customer service, quality assurance, and continuous process improvement
Experience with asset management & project management, such as: work planning, managing aggressive timelines, implementing standards and best practices in asset management, while ensuring delivery within budgetary constraints
Experience with effective written and oral communications, understanding your audience, and documenting successful completion for a wide range of assignments.
Ability to manage and mentor engineering technicians II and III, and senior engineering associate staff.
Applicant must also possess:
A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Registered as a licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of Oregon, or have the ability to obtain the license within six months of their hire
The Recruitment Process
STEP 1: Apply online between September 22 , 2025, and October 6 , 2025
Required Application Materials:
Cover letter.
Details are key! The city uses a merit-based system, so your cover letter should be thorough and specifically address each qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section of the job announcement. Your cover letter can exceed one page to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. Follow the instructions, as a subject matter expert will be evaluating your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
Resume
Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)
Optional Application Materials:
If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.
Application Tips:
Your cover letter can exceed one page but no more than three, to ensure you can provide detailed information for every qualification. A subject matter expert will evaluate your details to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements.
Your résumé should support the details described in your cover letter.
How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant experience.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.
Do not attach any additional documents.
Please note that all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.
You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage the use of AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
BOLI: Equal Pay for Workers: State of Oregon
Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics.
Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of October 6 , 2025
An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, is weighted 100%.
Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes) for complete information.
Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of October 13, 2025
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
Step 4: Selection (Interview): TBD
The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.
Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.
Step 5: Offer of Employment: TBD
Step 6: Start Date: TBD
A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
Timeline is approximate and subject to change
Additional Information
Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:
City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations
Did you know? The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos (https://tinyurl.com/pdxh2a) and offers How to Apply Classes (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/events) once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos, you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to
Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave
AND SO MANY MORE!
Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .
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Your Cover Letter and Resume are an important step to assist us in the review for minimum qualifications for the posted vacancy.
In your Cover Letter, write specific and unique responses to address each of the minimum qualification listed in the "To Qualify" section. The information you provide must correctly reflect your work history/resume. A lack of information in your application materials to each of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from the recruitment.
Note: Request for veterans' preference, please add a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's Benefit letter. All documents must be uploaded by the closing date and time of this announcement.
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Address
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Website
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