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Do you want to be part of a dynamic organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality and effective services? The City of Eugene Public Works Engineering Division is recruiting for a Civil Engineer 1/2. The department has been recognized by our peers across the country for excellence with numerous awards, and invitations to present at professional gatherings including APWA regional and national conferences.

Collaborates on the design and preparation of plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates for public works projects with a focus on street improvements, bike paths, traffic signals, illumination, traffic calming, safety projects, striping, and signing.

Performs traffic studies and analyzes the transportation system for safety and capacity issues using a data-driven approach. May include using modeling software, performing crash analyses, analyzing multimodal activities, and assessing intersection level of service.

Provides transportation-focused technical and professional engineering expertise, coordination, management and/or support for the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects.

Reviews public improvement plans to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and City ordinances, specifications, and codes.  

Acts as lead representative for public works projects to other City Departments, Divisions, Sections, and with outside public agencies, consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, and the public.

Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.

Leads and participates as part of a team working with partner organizations, citizens, and neighborhood groups developing design concepts for infrastructure projects and helping to ensure transportation projects reflect community goals.

Helps develop and implement City standards, policies, requirements, and procedures. 

Selects and manages consultants providing services for project related work, master planning, and other services as needed. 
Reviews transportation studies conducted by consultants.

Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to prepare studies and implement long-range transportation system planning.

Provides assistance to engineering staff regarding land development issues and staff designers regarding infrastructure design; reviews as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.

Prepares and administers project budgets, contracts, and grant agreements with consultants and outside agencies.

Participates in ensuring Division/Departmental implementation of, and adherence to, the City's Affirmative Action and Diversity Work Plans and Diversity initiatives.

Operates vehicles safely and legally.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Civil Engineer 1 & 2
Education
Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited college or university, with major course work in Civil Engineering, or related field(s).

License or Certificate
A valid Oregon driver's license or, the ability to obtain by date of hire; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard. Oregon law requires that an out-of-state license holder must obtain a valid Oregon license (with appropriate endorsements) within 30 days of becoming domiciled in the state (ORS 803.355).

Civil Engineer 1
Experience
Two years directly related civil engineering experience, and

Possession of a Fundamentals in Engineering (EIT) certificate.
 
Civil Engineer 2
Experience
Five years of professional civil engineering experience including one year of supervisory experience, and
 
Possession of a State of Oregon Certificate of Registration as a professional traffic or civil engineer, or ability to obtain by reciprocity within 6 months of hire date.