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Open Until Filled!

First review of applications - January 23, 2026
Accepting Online Applications Only
Information on How to Apply

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.

The City of Eugene is located in the Willamette Valley, which offers a wide range of recreational activities to residents and visitors. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is a progressive community with engaged residents, a vibrant arts community and is known as Track Town USA; hosting national and international track and field events. Eugene offers many of the amenities of a larger city while retaining the feel and characteristics of a smaller city including a strong sense of community and a short commute to work with little traffic congestion.

The Civil Engineer 1/2 performs complex professional engineering work in the planning, investigation, and design of public works projects. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of infrastructure projects with a focus on transportation-related topics. As a member of the Transportation Engineering Team, they will provide technical expertise to support the Capital Projects Design and Construction Teams. Candidates with transportation experience are strongly encouraged to apply. 
 
Depending upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities possessed by the successful applicant, this position may be filled as either a Civil Engineer 1 or Civil Engineer 2.

Salary Range:
Civil Engineer 1:  $42.04 - $47.62 / hourly; $87,443.20 - $99,049.60 / annually
Civil Engineer 2:  $44.83 - $60.52 / hourly; $93,246.40 - $125,881.60 / annually
The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA). You can learn more about our process at our How to Apply page. 
Department/Division: Public Works Engineering
Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more info, click the Benefits Tab, or visit this summary page as well as this benefits package page. 
Work Schedule: The City of Eugene is shifting to a work environment of primarily in office work to foster collaboration and connection.  New employees must work on site full time for the duration of their probationary period (typically 12 months).  Following the probationary period employees may utilize a flexible working environment one day a week per the Alternative Work Policy.  

To be considered for this position you must attach a cover letter and a current résumé highlighting relevant civil engineering,
project management, and transportation related experience with month(s)/year(s) of employment and duties relevant to the posted position.

 
Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following
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.

Requirements

Qualifications
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.

When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

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.

The ideal candidate will have the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to the design and construction of public works infrastructure improvements.

Methods, materials, and techniques used in the construction of public works and utilities projects.

Modern developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding multimodal transportation, traffic calming & safety, engineering, and construction.

Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work. 

Engineering design, drafting, and modeling software. 

Principles of supervision and training. Public contracting law.

Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). 

Experience evaluating and designing curb ramps, traffic signals, and pedestrian crossings that comply with current accessibility standards and guidelines.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, determine potential consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Coordinate complex engineering designs, project management, and computations; prepare engineering plans and studies with minimum supervision.

Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. 

Conduct engineering research; write technical reports. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Supervise and train staff.