Civil Project Engineer | Portland, OR (Hybrid)
Civil Project Engineer | Portland, OR (Hybrid)
About the Company
A well-established, employee-owned architecture and engineering firm with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest is growing its mid-level civil engineering team in Portland. The culture is collaborative, people-first, and genuinely invested in long-term career development at every stage - from young families to those nearing retirement. Project work spans site development, public infrastructure, sustainability-driven design, and more.
The Role
A mid-level civil engineering position supporting project delivery across a wide variety of site and public infrastructure project types. You'll work under experienced project leads, take technical ownership of assigned tasks, and contribute to projects from conceptual planning through construction administration while mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Support project managers and project leads through design, agency approvals, and construction
- Perform engineering design, technical analysis, and code and jurisdictional research
- Assist with planning, organizing, and coordinating project tasks, schedules, and deliverables
- Participate in coordination with clients, consultants, and agency staff
- Provide day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship to junior civil staff
- Review drawings, calculations, and reports prepared by junior staff for quality and consistency
Required Qualifications
- 4 to 15 years of civil engineering design experience
- Oregon PE license or EIT with ability to obtain licensure in Oregon, Washington, and/or California
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong technical background in civil and site infrastructure design
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with clients, staff, and agency personnel
Preferred Qualifications
- Large-scale site development experience
- Client and agency interaction experience
- PE license already in hand
Why This Role Stands Out
- Hybrid schedule with Monday and Friday work-from-home flexibility
- Employee-owned firm with equity participation available to high-performing staff over time
- Employer-funded 401(k) contribution historically at 15% of total annual gross compensation - no employee contribution required
- Performance-based bonus programs on top of competitive base salary
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage with multiple plan options
- Paid parental leave, volunteer time, and bereavement leave
- 18 days PTO plus paid holidays and two floater holidays
Compensation
- $95,000 to $140,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and employer-funded retirement contribution
Interested?
This role is being managed confidentially. To learn more or express interest, reach out directly to Luke Merickel
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