Senior Project Engineer, Project Engineer, or Associate Engineer

Salary : $83,345.60 - $133,536.00 Annually
Location : Bend, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025TBD
Department: Engineering & Infrastructure Planning
Opening Date: 03/07/2025

Summary

The City of Bend Engineering and Transportation & Mobility Departments are currently seeking applicants for two (2) Engineer positions at various levels within the job family. These opportunities are FLSA exempt (overtime ineligible) positions, are non-represented and will be filled at either the Senior Engineer, Project Engineer, or Engineering Associate level, depending on candidate experience. The preference is to fill the positions at the Senior Engineer or Project Engineer level.

This recruitment will also be used to determine an eligibility list for upcoming vacancies at various levels for up to 6 months. The eligibility list may be canceled at anytime, at the discretion of the City.
To be considered for positions, applicants must have a complete application packet that includes the following:

• The online application completely filled out via Government Jobs/NeoGov (access also available on City of Bend website under Human Resources/Job Openings)
• Attached Cover Letter (required)
• Attached Resume (required)
• Attached valid Credentials, Certifications and Licensing (if applicable)

Applicants must provide certification that they are a veteran or disabled veteran to receive

Applications received by Thursday, March 27, 2025 (03/27/2025) at 12:00 pm (noon) Pacific Time will receive preference for initial review, but position will remain open until filled.
Position 1: Engineering Department

This role focuses on managing mid to large capital projects, encompassing a wide range of municipal initiatives. In the near term, there is greater focus on transportation projects funded by a Transportation GO Bond. Responsibilities include overseeing projects from concept through construction, and engaging with the public, other agencies, and various departments.

The ideal candidate is an innovative, experienced, self-motivated senior-level engineer responsible for the successful delivery of projects in the Transportation and Accessibility CIPs which may also include components of other CIPs including Water, Stormwater, Sewer, or General Obligation Transportation Bond.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in the full project life cycle of infrastructure project delivery. This includes, but is not limited to planning, design, design management, mentorship/supervision to engineer and field staff, project document assembly, procurement practices, project management, fiscal accountability, and construction management.
Learn more about the Engineering Department:

Position 2: Transportation & Mobility Department

This role involves working on a mix of smaller projects and mobility programs aimed at enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and providing diverse travel options. The successful candidate will collaborate with private developers, capital project engineers, the public, operations crews, and other City departments. We seek individuals with a strong background in multi-modal transportation, as this position reviews development and capital projects, responds to public transportation inquiries, and manages smaller safety and multi-modal projects. Additionally, this role may include in-house design work to support quick-build projects.
Functions, Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering Associate:
Full Classification
Functions, Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions Include:
The information provided below encompasses the essential functions and capabilities linked with this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.

• Assists in or may prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, reports and studies. May coordinate with consultants to ensure compatibility with standards, specifications and policies.
• Assists in or may prepare accurate cost estimates, cost benefit analyses, material lists, and project schedules.
• Analyzes work papers, reports, special projects; interprets technical and numerical information; observes/solves problems involving operational situations and technical policies and procedures.
• May assist in the design and support of small-scale traffic and capital improvement projects.
• Uses AutoCAD, Teams, Word, Excel or other software in the support of various projects and programs, providing data and analysis to others within or outside the City.
• May conduct field inspections, site visits and plan review support for various projects within the Public Works Department.
• May transport, set up and use equipment and tools that may be bulky and heavy to perform field work.
• Develops, maintains and utilizes data stored either electronically or in paper format, stored in physical file boxes weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Analyzes issues associated with the water, sewer, stormwater and transportation systems using computer models and geographic information systems.
• Works with other City staff to plan project completions, resolve schedule conflicts, establish priorities, and coordinate work outside of the department.
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Project Engineer
Full Classification

Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.

• Responsible for overall project management and project delivery for City projects including concept development, preliminary through final design, specifications, contract documents, public and stakeholder outreach, internal and external coordination and communication, documentation, budget and cost tracking, scheduling, reporting, and construction management including inspection and quality assurance/quality control. Reviews relevant documents prepared by others
• Administers, controls and performs specific engineering activities in the areas of design, construction inspection, traffic, right-of-way, etc.
• Works with other City staff to plan project completions, resolve schedule conflicts, establish priorities and coordinate work outside the department.
• Reviews plans, accepts or rejects completed work, techniques and materials and recommends alternative approaches. Refers sensitive situations to superiors.
• Responsible for developing and administrating approved budget, ; takes the lead on establishing and monitoring against the project budget, including reporting and related accounting functions.
• Has accountability for all expenses within a project and/or program and reporting concerns regarding meeting budget goals.
• Represents the department in meetings with consultants in regards to assigned project and/or program.
• Ensures project and/or program remain within expected costs and evaluates proposed projects and/or programs and assists in establishing priorities in conjunction with budgets.
• Works with other City staff to plan project completions, resolve schedule conflicts, establish priorities, and coordinate work outside of the department.
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Senior Project Engineer
Full Classification

Duties and Responsibilities

The individual in this position is expected to engage in the following work-related activities.

• Responsible for overall project management and delivery of major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features. Including concept development, preliminary through final design, specifications, contract documents, public and stakeholder outreach, internal and external coordination and communication, documentation, budget and cost tracking, scheduling, reporting, and construction management including inspection and quality assurance/quality control.
• Reviews relevant documents pertaining to the project(s) prepared by others.
• Administers, controls and performs specific engineering activities in the areas of design, construction inspection, traffic, right-of-way, etc.
• Works with other City staff to plan project completions, resolve schedule conflicts, establish priorities and coordinate work outside the department.
• Reviews plans, accepts or rejects completed work, techniques and materials and recommends alternative approaches. Refers sensitive situations to superiors. Consults with manager and provides solution to sensitive situation
• Responsible for developing and administrating the approved budget, takes the lead on establishing and monitoring against the project budget, including reporting and related accounting functions.
• Has accountability for all expenses within a project and/or program and reports concerns regarding meeting budget goals.
• Represents the department in meetings with consultants in regards to assigned project and/or program.
• Ensures project and/or program remain within expected costs and evaluates proposed projects and/or programs and assists in establishing priorities in conjunction with budgets.
• Complies with safety requirements of the position and actively promotes safe work practices.
• In an emergency event or an officially declared State of Emergency, responds as directed to ensure the restoration of essential public services, facilities and infrastructure.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications and/or Licenses

Engineering Associate:
Full Classification

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description.
  
• Certification as an Engineer-In-Training required, or acquire within six months of appointment.
  
• Current and valid Oregon driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Project Engineer
Full Classification

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description.
• 4 to 5 years' experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon required, or acquire within six months of appointment.
• Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Senior Project Engineer
Full Classification

The following are the minimum qualifications for this position.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities as outlined in this job description.
• 6 to 8 years' experience in a similar position and/or performing similar tasks.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer in the State of Oregon required, or acquire within six months of appointment.
• Current and valid Driver's license per City policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we don't just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
Employee Benefit Overview

August 1, 2024 - July 31, 2025
Regular Full Time Benefits:

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.
(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Medical, Vision and Prescription Coverage
Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans
Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium. Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50% (employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working 30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium.

Employee monthly premium:EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$ 65.04$162.60Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$162.60$406.52Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$325.23$813.04
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Third Party AdministratorPacificSource Administrators (PSA)
This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees for IRS-qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements are tax-free, and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year are transferred to the employee's VEBA account following first full year of employment (see below for VEBA account information). Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited and does not roll to the VEBA.
Employee monthly premium portion:

Employee

Employee & Dependents
Full-time EmployeesHRA (Comp - A)
Coinsurance (Med - G)$2,000
$1,250$4,000
$1,250Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)
Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,500
$937.50$3,000
$1,335.75Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)
Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,000
$625$2,000
$890.50
Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end.

First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate family members.
Dental Plan
Underwritten by MODA
$2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit.

Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite monthly premium.

Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50% for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working 30-39 hours per week).
Employee composite monthly premium:

Employee with/without Dependents
Full-time Employees$13.92Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$34.82Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$69.63

VEBA Plan
Administered by HRA VEBA
Individual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of each plan year. The account belongs to the employee and may be invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation. The account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses and can be used either while still employed or after separation/retirement.
Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.
Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans
Underwritten by New York Life

Group Basic Term Life Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of $150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000. Coverage includes person accident coverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled benefit package amounts.

Group Long-term Disability Insurance:Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of up to 66.67% of employee's covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000 per month.

Voluntary Life and AD&D: Active, full time employees of the City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for additional voluntary coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website
Employee Assistance Program
Underwritten by Canopy
This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

• AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered)
• MASA ground and air ambulance membership
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement

Temporary Medical Only Benefit's:
Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire. (If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Medical, Vision, Prescription coverage

Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans
Full-time, temporary employee(s) currently pay 10% of the total employee(s) monthly premium. Full-time, temporary employees are eligible for employee-only medical coverage. However, there is family coverage available should the employee choose to enroll and assume financial responsibility for the difference of premium.
Employee composite monthly premium:
EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$65.04$1,040.67Deductible$2,000$4,000

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)
Participation in the City of Bend's Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website http://www.oregon.gov/pers
Employee Assistance Program
Underwritten by Canopy
This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.
The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

• MASA ground and air ambulance membership
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and Mission Square Retirement

If you have Federal student loan debt, (private student loans not included), or are considering going back to school, you may benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

• If you make 120 qualifying payments on your Federal student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your Federal student loan debt may be forgiven.

Always check the loan servicer and type of loan you have to ensure you qualify.
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A cover letter and resume are required for consideration. Did you attach both documents to your application?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate if you have a preference between the Transportation & Mobility Engineering position or the position in the Engineering Department. Please note: indicating a preference will not remove you from consideration for the other engineering role.

• I prefer the Transportation and Mobility Engineer position
• I prefer the Engineering Department position
• I don't have a preference

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