Engineering Associate

Hillsboro, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 43 - 52

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE POSITION

The Engineering Traffic Engineering and Survey (ETS) Division in the Department of Land Use and Transportation is now hiring an Engineering Associate to join the team!

The Position
The Engineering Traffic Engineering and Survey (ETS) Division in the Department of Land Use and Transportation is recruiting for a position that will perform both civil design duties and plan review duties. The position will be responsible for performing technical engineering work and also will review plans on assigned projects such as maintenance and/or transportation capital projects development related improvement projects and other infrastructure related projects. The position provides technical staff assistance to higher level engineering personnel.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate would have a civil engineering background with knowledge and or experience in civil design engineering construction and/or plan review. An ideal candidate would have some real-world experience be a self starter and be detailed oriented. The ability to manage multiple simultaneous responsibilities while maintaining professional working relationships is desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in civil engineering construction engineering management surveying or closely related field
Engineer in Training (EIT)
Certificate of training in ProjectDox Electronic Plan Review System
Certificate of training in Accela Permitting System
Oregon Department of Transportation Inspection Certification(s): General Construction Inspector Asphalt Concrete Pavement Inspector Bridge Construction Inspector Environmental Construction Inspector Traffic Signal Inspector or ADA Curb Ramp Certification
Fundamentals of Engineering certificate in Civil Engineering
Certificate of training in AutoCAD
Certificate of training in Autodesk Civil 3D

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge skills and abilities for this position follow this link:Engineering Associate

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Bachelors Degree in civil engineering construction engineering management surveying or closely related field; OR
Associates Degree in civil engineering construction engineering management surveying or closely related field; AND two (2) years of experience applying civil engineering theory principles and methods with emphasis on maintenance plan preparation and review road and bridge construction inspection and/or design review; OR
Four (4) years of experience applying civil engineering theory principles and methods with emphasis on maintenance plan preparation and review road and bridge construction inspection and/or design review.

Additional Requirements

Must possess a drivers license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the Drivers License and Record Policy please use this link: Drivers License & Records Policy.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law
MQ Review:HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score the responses to your supplemental questions and other application materials. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
Panel Interview(s):Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications andpass the SME reviewas soon as possible.

Please note:candidates that are successful in the evaluation process may have their applications referred for additional vacancies in the same classification.

Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting selecting and advancing employees is based on knowledge skills and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.

Veterans Preference
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans preference for this recruitment please review the instructions using this link:Veterans Preference Points.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources or e-mail:at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

Status of Your Application
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Questions Regarding This Recruitment
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