Civil Project Engineer III or Civil Designer III

• Provide engineering skills to produce comprehensive project documents including designs, drawings, and specifications:
  • Work within the scope of cost quality, and time parameters established for each project.
  • Apply professional judgment and experience to understand the broader business context for projects and the associated implications for the engineering decisions made.
  • Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project.
  • May include preparing engineering standards, designs, and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets, and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, and external contractors.
• Provide technical background and guidance in the operation and maintenance of facilities and marine structures including; pavement, buildings, rail, marine terminal utilities, complex mechanical systems, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical/structural heavy equipment type design and construction materials, techniques, and procedures is preferred.
• Coordinate the use of external consultant resources; provide in-house civil, structural, or mechanical engineering expertise and owner's perspective/overview of consultant services performed for the Port.
• Act as the lead on assignments with limited oversight from an engineering manager.
• Supports development of scopes, alternatives, studies, and estimates:
  • Prepare cost estimates and time schedules for proposed engineering projects and equipment procurements.
  • Perform work product reviews, identify concerns, and facilitate resolutions to increase quality and minimize potential issues.

Education and Experience:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) from the Federal government is required. All licensing fees will be reimbursed by the Port of Portland.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Criminal History Records check and Security Threat Assessment for a PDX Security Badge is required.

• Design, coordination, and production of construction contract documents.
• Understanding of engineering design standards, construction specifications, and related building codes and regulations for integration into project plans and designs.
• Understanding of Port Facilities and Systems.
• Cost estimating procedures and best practices.
• Current industry techniques and practices for constructability

• Interactive CAD (computer-aided design) skills.
• Design, coordination, and/or management of projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Consensus building for problem resolution.

Selection Process (dates subject to change):

1. A minimum qualification evaluation of education, training and experience of submitted application packets will take place by Human Resources the week of June 10, 2024.
2. A Subject Matter Expert (SME - Hiring) Panel will perform an evaluation of experience and training taken from your employment application materials including any responses to the supplemental questionnaire.
3. Our goal is to schedule interviews with candidates that successfully passed the SME evaluation step the week of June 10, 2024, with second round panel interviews the week of June 24, 2024.

About us:

At the Port of Portland, we use everything we have - our three airports, four marine terminals, five business parks, and all the resources, expertise, and experience behind them - to move with purpose, connecting people with powerful opportunities and creating value for our region. We know that every person we hire, business we work with, contract we sign and decision we make is a chance to make someone's life better. And we'll use our power and influence to pull down barriers, unlock new opportunities, ensure more people share in our region's success and include those who have been excluded in the past. With YOUR help - together with our partners, customers, and community - we'll help drive meaningful change!

Do you have questions about this job?

Contact us: careers@portofportland.com

Safety: The Port promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice in accomplishing work by complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the Port, we don't just accept difference; we value and support it to create a culture of inclusiveness and fun. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement: The Port of Portland is dedicated to maintaining and improving a work environment, which extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation. Employment decisions shall be made in such a manner as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

Veterans Preference: Under Oregon law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans preference when applying for Port of Portland positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans preference for this job, please provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Background Checks and Drug Testing: The Port of Portland will conduct background checks and/or drug tests for positions where such tests are required by regulation and for other safety-sensitive positions.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the Port can reasonably do so without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 503-415-6690 or email careers@portofportland.com.