Engineer ; Bridges

Position: Engineer 3 (Bridges)
Multnomah County’s Transportation Division is seeking an
** energetic, motivated and collaborative Civil Engineer with bridge design experience
** to join our Bridge Engineering team. This is a unique chance to manage complex capital improvement projects on Portland's iconic Willamette River bridges and contribute to a safe and efficient transportation system that supports economic and community vitality.

Multnomah County offers an
** exceptional*
* ** benefits package
** designed to enhance your well-being, financial security, and professional growth. You can find more details , but when you join us, you'll gain access to:
** Affordable Health & Dental Insurance:
** Enjoy very low costs for comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your dependents, ensuring peace of mind for your family's health needs.
** Opportunities for Growth and Mentorship:
** You'll be challenged, encouraged to excel, and given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. This role specifically includes mentoring junior staff members, allowing you to share your expertise and help shape the next generation of engineers.
* Your
** core responsibilities
** will be to:
* * Perform bridge design work which may include design of concrete repairs, small bridges, culverts and/or retaining walls, steel design, scour analysis, evaluation of acceptable load capacity, damage evaluation and development of repair solutions, and bridge condition inspection and evaluation of inspection findings.
* Work with Transportation management to make recommendations for future capital projects and help to develop grant applications to fund those projects.
* Work closely with our funding partners and other local agencies to ensure our projects meet all federal, state, and local rules, laws, standards, and regulations.
* Coordinate with and represent the County in various meetings with other agencies, consultants and stakeholders.
* Mentor and coach junior staff members.
* Coordinate work and resolve conflicts between plans and field conditions
* Negotiate change orders, pay contractors, and manage construction inspectors
* Check and approve plans, specifications, and estimates
* Review and analyze contractor's schedule, specialized work plans, procedures and estimates
* Meet regularly with the Oregon Department of Transportation to discuss project issues
* Manage weekly project team meetings with staff, contractor and other parties to exchange information on project progress, schedule, and issues
* Work with County Public Information Officer to provide periodic updates of project status to the public

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the .
** Six (6) years
** of increasingly responsible professional
** engineering experience in bridge design**, including management of bridge capital projects

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
* Demonstrated experience managing capital projects and knowledge of principles of project management including monitoring schedule, scope, and budget
* Demonstrated experience managing project staff time and work output to achieve project goals
* Demonstrated experience preparing plans, estimates, and specifications for bridge related projects
* Demonstrated experience collaborating with maintenance staff to support maintenance activities and to complete smaller projects
* Demonstrated experience mentoring more junior staff members
* Clear and concise verbal and written communication and presentation skills
* Ability to problem solve collaboratively as part of a team or individually
* Exhibit and support a culture of exceptional customer service, equity, and inclusiveness
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment by building rapport and promoting cooperation among team members
* Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local rules, laws, standards, regulations and policies to assigned work
**** Online application:
**** Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
**** Resume:
**** Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications. Attach the PDF document to the on-line application. Be sure to explain in detail, including dates, all related work experience, paid or unpaid.
**** Cover letter:
**** This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications…