Capital Projects Engineering Manager

Overview

What We Do
At the City of Wilsonville, we come together to build a safe, connected, and thriving community. The Community Development Department shapes the City’s future through planning, building, engineering, and economic development. Our Engineering Division delivers the infrastructure that makes Wilsonville work—managing projects to design, build, and maintain roads, utilities, parks, pathways, and public spaces that support a high quality of life for residents and a strong environment for businesses.

As the Capital Projects Engineering Manager
, you will lead high-impact projects from vision to reality while guiding a talented and dedicated team. You’ll oversee the planning, design, and construction of capital improvements that leave a lasting mark on the community. This role is hands-on, collaborative, and strategic. You’ll partner with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public to deliver projects that improve mobility, sustainability, and livability across the city.

You’ll also work on interesting and visible projects
, such as:

• Transportation and multimodal improvements that keep Wilsonville moving
• Utility and infrastructure upgrades that support long-term growth
• Public space and right-of-way enhancements that improve safety and accessibility
• Complex capital projects that balance innovation, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility

For a comprehensive list of Wilsonville capital improvement projects, please refer to the city’s project listings.

We’re seeking a collaborative leader who is passionate about public service and building strong teams. Someone who:

• Communicates clearly and inspires trust
• Brings experience managing complex capital projects
• Enjoys mentoring staff and developing future leaders
• Balances creative thinking with practical, results-driven solutions
• Understands the importance of safety, sustainability, and community livability

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Oregon Professional Engineer registration (or ability to obtain within six months)
• Six years of engineering experience, including at least three years in public works or capital project management
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and project delivery skills

If you’re excited about leading meaningful infrastructure projects and making a lasting difference in a growing, forward-thinking city, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application, resume, and responses to supplemental questions to be considered—and come help build Wilsonville’s future.

Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, this role manages the Engineering Division's capital projects function for the Community Development Department. Specific areas of focus include implementing the City’s Capital Improvement Program; providing professional engineering oversight in project programming, planning, design, construction and administration; managing staff and outside consultants and contractors; and coordinating with other agencies. This position coordinates with the Development Engineering Manager to efficiently schedule and assign duties to Engineering Division staff.

This position reports to the City Engineer and supervises engineering staff as assigned.

• Establishes long-range goals and plans for the division and maintains short-range plans that accomplish division goals, including CIP project schedules, personnel allocation, budget, and operation.
• Develops and administers the division's budget in collaboration with the Development Engineering Manager.
• Holds assigned staff accountable for personal goals and contributions towards organizational objectives and values. Supervises and manages assigned staff, including performance reviews and other personnel matters. Evaluates need for and provides training opportunities and career development.
• Participates in staff selection and provides input.
• May serve as acting City Engineer when assigned.

• In collaboration with the Development Engineering Manager, evaluates and coordinates staffing assignments and…