Civil Engineer I

Salary : $78,673.10 - $100,409.02 Annually Location : Albany, OR Job Type: Regular, Full-time Job Number: 00964 Department: Public Works Division: Engineering Services Opening Date: 03/05/2026 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: AFSCME - General Unit General Description Looking for diverse, hands-on project experience? As a Civil Engineer I, you'll support the planning, design, and construction of a wide range of public works projects, including water and sewer systems to streets and storm drainage. You'll collaborate with developers, contractors, and City staff while building a strong foundation in municipal engineering and project coordination. Working for the City offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while contributing to essential public infrastructure projects. Employees are part of a collaborative team dedicated to public service, innovation, and continuous improvement. The City supports professional development, encourages growth within established career paths, and fosters a positive work environment focused on teamwork and serving the community. This position will remain open until filled and may close once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants has been received.Benefits include: Excellent medical, vision and dental benefit package for the employee and qualified family members with low monthly out-of-pocket Employee-paid premium is approximately $56 per month for employee-only coverage up to a maximum of $162 per month for family coverage. City-paid contribution to a VEBA Trust account for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Currently, the annual contribution is $1,000 for employee-only and $2,000 for employee plus dependent(s). Paid time off -Fronted sick and vacation leave may be considered upon hire 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with progressive increases 8 hours of sick leave per month 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year No waiting period to use vacation and/or sick leave accruals Excellent retirement benefits: City-paid participation in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (OPSRP and City pays 6% IAP contribution) City-paid 0.5% contribution into pre-tax deferred compensation plan In addition, other benefits such as job-related college tuition and book reimbursement, employee assistance program, basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare expenses. To learn more about our organization, our community, and our benefits, click Essential Functions/Duties & Responsibilities The duties listed are intended only as illustrative examples of the various types of work that may be performed by individuals in this classification. Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are not necessarily performed by all incumbents and do not include all specific essential functions and responsibilities the incumbent may be expected to perform. Reviews private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, and standards; and adequacy of applications for permits and compliance with approved plans. Reviews private development proposals, meets with developers, and generates conditions of development that comply with codes, regulations, and standards. Determines what applicable codes, regulations, and requirements govern assigned projects. Coordinates the preparation of or develops engineering plans and specifications for the design of public works projects. Coordinates required advertising for bids, reviews construction bids, and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids of contractors, vendors, and consultants. Manages construction of public works projects regarding schedule, budget, and quality control. Oversees assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with project specifications. Makes presentations, coordinates with other agencies and individuals, develops cost estimates, determines quantities, and performs surveying and construction staking. Prepares sanitary sewer, water, storm drainage, and street system maps, databases, facility plans, development plans, and standards. Assures accurate as-built records of construction projects, and documents necessary changes for the operation and maintenance programs. Responds to public or other inquiries, including citizen and developer inquiries, relative to engineering procedures on specific projects, conditions of development, and other inquiries of City infrastructure and requirements. Evaluates technical, financial information, and alternates related to engineering projects management, planning, design, review, surveying, permits issuance, and construction. Participates in the formation of local improvement districts for public improvements, communicates with impacted property owners to explain procedures and resolve issues and computes assessments to be levied against benefiting properties. Represents the City of Albany by responding to the public, citizens, its employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while continuously maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Regards everyone, internal and external, as a customer and deliver the best service possible in a respectful and patient manner. Works to create a high-performance work culture by demonstrating a positive attitude and modeling the City's mission, vision, and values. Conducts self with high integrity, proactive in conserving City resources, and seeks and incorporates customer feedback for ongoing performance improvement. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service. Serves as a member of various City committees as assigned. Assists other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned; and may provide training and orientation to new assigned personnel. Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to working hours. Adheres to appropriate attire, grooming, and hygiene standards established for the position. Operates a motor vehicle safely and legally. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Supervision/Lead Work Exercised Works under the general guidance and direction of an engineering supervisor who assigns projects and reviews work for conformance to engineering standards. This is a non-supervisory position. Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel. Qualifications & RequirementsEducation and Experience: A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or a related field or four years of job-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Special Requirements: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license and a driving record that meets the City's driving standards. The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of themselves or others. Registration with the State of Oregon as an Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of: civil engineering principles, practices, and methods applicable to a municipal setting; laws, regulations, standards, and equipment governing engineering; engineering contract administration; preparing project specifications, requests for proposal and process documentation; and construction techniques, materials, and trends. Skill in: word processing, database, spreadsheet, design, and computer aided drafting software, permitting software, and electronic plan review software as appropriate, for written communication, technical evaluations, project management, and engineering design; overseeing the design and construction of municipal utility projects; skill in designing projects that involve sequencing of project steps; and operation of listed tools and equipment. Ability to: organize, coordinate, and review progress and compliance of engineering and development projects; prepare, administer, and monitor a project budgets; interpret and apply rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances; prepare, review, approve, and interpret engineering plans and specifications; read design and construction related drawings; organize and sequence work associated with complex projects, converting them into project action plans; understand and carry out instructions; operate highly technical computer applications, such as GIS or CAD; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; understand and carry out written and oral instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public. Work Environment: The work environment is primarily an office setting, with outdoor work required in the inspection of land use developments, construction sites, or municipal facilities. The trips to field locations and construction sites occur in a variety of weather, light (day or night), and terrain conditions. The noise level of the work environment varies from quiet to moderate. The fieldwork environment frequently involves construction noise. Occasional travel to local and regional meetings, and regular travel to various work sites around the city. Physical Demands: The factors described herein are representative of, but not all-inclusive of, those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Detailed information may be available in a supplemental Job Task Analysis document. The work is light work which requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently, or constantly to move objects including the human body. Tools and Equipment Used: In the performance of job duties, the employee will use a computer, including word processing, spreadsheet, database application programs; and computer-aided-design software; standard drafting tools; engineering calculator; motor vehicle; telephone; copy and fax machines; survey equipment and other related tools and equipment. Safety Equipment: This is not an exhaustive list. Hearing protection (including earmuffs), safety glasses, steel toed boots, gloves (nitrile, latex, leather), hardhat, knee pads, dust masks, traffic cones, safety vest, fall-restraint equipment when required. Develops safe work habits and contributes to the safety of self, co-workers, and the public. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply for City positions. Please notify the Human Resources Department if you need any reasonable accommodation or assistance with any part of our application and screening process. Hearing impaired individuals needing assistance can call the Oregon Relay Service at 800-735-2900 and provide them this phone number: 541-917-7509. All other applications are only accepted online through our vendor, NEOGOV. The City of Albany offers a generous benefits package to employees and eligible dependents. This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal employees (AFSCME). For a complete and detailed overview of the AFSCME benefits package, Salary and benefits are subject to negotiation and, therefore, may change as a result of negotiations. 01 What is your education background? (select the highest level achieved) Did Not Complete High School High School Diploma or GED Technical College College Credit Hours Completed Towards a Degree AA Degree BA or BS Degree MA or MS Degree PhD 02 Please list your degree field. (If no degree, type N/A) 03 Are you currently registered with the State of Oregon as an Engineer in Training (EIT)? Yes No 04 Please indicate how many years of job-related work experience you have in municipal civil engineering? Less than 1 year 1-2 Years 2-3 Years 3-4 Years More than 5 years 05 Select the program areas in which you have experience. Engineering Design Engineering Project Management Construction Inspection Customer Service Use of Engineering Design Software Surveying 06 Briefly describe your experience, if any, in each program area selected from above. (Please put NA if no experience.) 07 Have you received any of the following traffic convictions? Select all that apply. One class "A" infraction conviction during the past thirty-six (36) months? More than one class "A" infraction conviction between the past (36) and (60) months? More than one class "B" infraction conviction during the past twelve (12) months? More than two class "B" infraction convictions during the past thirty-six (36) months? More than two class "C" infraction convictions during the past twelve (12) months? More than three class "C" infraction convictions during the past thirty-six (36) months? Any misdemeanor driving convictions within the past twenty-four (24) months? Any felony driving convictions within the past sixty (60) months? None 08 Do you possess a current Oregon Driver's License or have the ability to obtain this upon hire? Yes No, but ability to obtain upon hire No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-07