Engineering Technician ; Development Engineering

Engineering Technician 3 (Development Engineering) – Clackamas County, Oregon City, Oregon

Job  | Full-Time | Regular | Clackamas County.

Closing date:
July 13, 2026.

Annual Pay Range: $75,689.78 - $96,108.46 | Hourly Pay Range: $36.39 - $46.21.

• Perform independent inspections of commercial, residential, and industrial development projects, including preparing punch lists and documenting required corrections.
• Process development permits, ensuring compliance with County standards, Codes, and Statutes.
• Provide customer assistance by explaining standards, policies, procedures, requirements and regulations.
• Track and manage project status, prepare warranty and surety documents, and complete project close‑out activities.
• Assist in updating County codes and internal processes.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, property owners, contractors, and internal departments during project review.
• Resolve customer complaints through effective problem solving, communication, and consultation.
• Conduct independent inspections of utilities, driveways, and right‑of‑way work, including preparing punch lists and documenting compliance.
• Provide training and technical guidance to lower‑level technicians.

• Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values:
  Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust "SPIRIT".
• Builds and maintains professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Commits to teamwork and collaboration, encouraging sharing of information and problem solving.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and effective communication.
• Embraces continual learning and growth.
• Seeks to problem solve with critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Displays creativity, innovation, and openness to new ideas.
• Promotes cross‑cultural effectiveness and inclusiveness.
• Puts ethics into action, holding themselves to a high standard of professional honesty.

• Minimum of two (2) years experience performing field inspections for development, construction, utilities, or right‑of‑way projects.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience reviewing permit applications, development plans, or technical documents for compliance.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience communicating technical or regulatory requirements to contractors, developers, property owners, or customers.
• Preferred:
  Experience using asset management, permitting, or inspection software such as Open Gov EAM, Accela, or similar.
• Preferred:
  Experience with utilities, driveways, or right‑of‑way construction within a public agency or engineering environment.
• Preferred:
  Providing training, mentoring, or technical guidance to team members.
• Driving is required: must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

• (5/8) Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day.
• (4/10) Monday through Thursday, 10 hours per day (Friday off).
• (4/10) Tuesday through Friday, 10 hours per day (Monday off).

Field activities include moderately strenuous physical work, exposure to inclement weather, traffic hazards, noise, vibration, chemicals, and the need to lift up to 100 pounds.

• Competitive wages and cost‑of‑living adjustments.
• Merit increases for eligible employees.
• Robust sick and vacation plan.
• Health and wellness classes and alternative care benefits.
• Paid time off: 12 hours of vacation per month, 8 hours of sick per month, 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year.
• PERS retirement contribution: employer pays 6% (employee pays remaining).
• Medical plans with chiropractic, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Dental plans.
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
• Longevity pay.
• Retirement savings options, including a 457(b) deferred compensation plan.

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.