Plan Review Engineer

Job Details

• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Range: $49.20 - $59.82 hourly
• Department: Land Use and Transportation
• FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
• Review Date: 5/6/2026

We are recruiting a Plan Review Engineer to primarily conduct engineering plan review duties for transportation infrastructure improvements within the right-of-way. The role includes reviewing plans and coordinating with the engineer‑of‑record within an electronic plan review system to ensure conformance with the County’s Road Design and Construction Standards on projects of higher complexity, scope, and scale, including transportation maintenance projects, capital projects, development‑related improvement projects, and other infrastructure projects.

The incumbent will provide technical and professional assistance to higher level engineering staff and may assign and review work from technical engineering staff.

• Principles and practices of civil engineering used in roadway, drainage, or bridge design.
• The methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
• Provide timely, effective, and efficient service to clients and other employees.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop options, evaluate scenarios, and implement solutions.
• Work collaboratively with others for the successful delivery of projects and services.
• Understand and interpret engineering construction plans.
• Perform technical research and solve difficult engineering problems.
• Ensure project compliance with state, federal, and local rules, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Education: A Master’s Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering management, surveying, or a closely related field; AND two (2) years of transportation‑related experience applying civil engineering theory, principles, and methods with emphasis on maintenance, plan preparation and review, road and bridge construction, and/or design.
• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, construction engineering management, surveying, or a closely related field; AND four (4) years of transportation‑related experience applying civil engineering theory, principles, and methods with emphasis on maintenance, plan preparation and review, road and bridge construction, and/or design.

• Possession of a driver’s license valid in the State of Oregon and an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy.
• Registration as a professional civil engineer with a license to practice in the state of Oregon within six (6) months of appointment.

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit‑based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at 503‑846‑8606, or email Careers@Washington

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