Roadway Designer​/Specifications Writer

Roadway Designer/Specifications Writer

The role:

We're looking for our next roadway designer/specifications writer! In this role, you will prepare project specifications and estimates and develop the roadway portion of contract plans for projects in Region 4: central Oregon. Join our team today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

A day in the life:

• Write project specifications and determine estimates.
• Design and prepare plans for low to moderately complex roadway projects.
• Prepare and distribute calculation books.
• Develop detailed digital terrain models, provide grade reports and approve design changes.
• Prepare eBids and construction handoff packages.
• Perform quality checks on projects.
• Provide technical and procedural guidance on project development and project delivery issues.
• Collaborate with designers and consultants and share project design information.
• Requires working occasional nights and weekends, overnight travel and working around construction sites, heavy traffic and hazardous conditions.
• Hybrid work options available – in office work is anticipated a few times per month.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitmentgon.gov.

What's in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

Completion of and passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam AND one year of experience applying professional engineering theory, principles, and methods.

OR

A bachelor's degree in the field of engineering appropriate to the duties and responsibilities of the position AND one year of experience applying professional engineering theory, principles, and methods.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid US driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we'd like to see:

• Experience with three-dimensional (3D) modeling including creating alignments and surfaces and using computer software.
• Experience developing roadway plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and interact with various interested parties all with different goals.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the 'Need help?' section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Mark Barrett, Region 4 Traffic – Roadway Unit Manager.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "what we'd like to see" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard service member, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call  or email ODOTRecruitmentCCgon.gov.

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