Engineer 3 (Bridges)

About the role

*only apply for this position once* Join Our Team as a senior Civil Engineer for our 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. At Multnomah County, you're not just taking a job; you're joining a strong organization dedicated to providing outstanding services to the community and fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for its employees. What We Can Offer You Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being, financial security, and professional growth. You can find more details on our website , but when you join us, you'll gain access to: Generous Employer-Funded Retirement Savings: We invest in your future, helping you build a secure retirement. 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. Paid Parental Leave: We support new parents with valuable paid time off, allowing you to cherish those important moments with your family. Robust Wellness Programs: Your health matters to us! Take advantage of programs designed to promote your physical and mental well-being. Commitment to Work-Life Balance: We believe in fostering an environment where you can excel professionally while still having time for what matters most outside of work. Flexible schedules and hybrid telework options are often available to help you achieve this balance. A Culture of Equity and Inclusion: We are deeply committed to maintaining an effective, respectful, and inclusive workplace. You'll be part of a diverse department that values collaborative problem-solving and strives for continuous improvement. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP ) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values. 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. What You'll Do: Make a Tangible Impact As a senior Bridge Engineer, you will primarily manage the design, permitting, and construction of our most complex capital improvement projects on our six, large County-owned bridges over the Willamette River in Portland, OR. We are looking for a candidate that has exceptional leadership, communication, analytical and organizational skills. Your core responsibilities will be to: Manage a variety of bridge and other public works projects from conception through construction and ensure that project elements satisfy the needs of our diverse stakeholders. Prepare and administer project agreements, develop cost estimates and budgets, and review design criteria and standards. Maintain ongoing communication with community stakeholders and develop materials for and participate in public outreach events. You will also: 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. Additional duties include: 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