Engineering Technician III

Washington County's Department of Land Use and Transportation is recruiting for an Engineering Technician III (ET III) in The Capital Project Services Division (CPS).

The Position
This position is the highest level class within the Engineering Technician series and performs highly complex technical assignments.  The CPS Division is responsible for multi-million dollar transportation improvement projects. The Engineering Technician III is a lead inspection person responsible for tasks related to the construction of transportation facilities, examples of duties include but are not limited to:

• Road and bridge construction project inspection
• Inspection for traffic signal installation
• Inspection of underground utilities work
• Review of plans and specifications
• Tracking and calculating quantities on construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, and conducting site investigations
• Responding to citizen concerns
  
  

 Ideal Candidate 
The ideal candidate will possess confidence to be the lead field technician on County capital transportation construction projects. They will have knowledge in various aspects of major road construction, bridges, complex retaining walls, traffic signal installation, and underground utility installations. They will also able be to read, understand and interpret complex construction plans, specifications and other contract documents.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications. 

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, click the following link: Engineering Technician III. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
•    Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in road construction, inspection, or civil or traffic engineering; OR
•    An Associate’s Degree in civil engineering or related field; AND two (2) years of responsible experience in road construction, road construction inspection, construction management, civil engineering, traffic engineering, or surveying.

ADDITIONAL LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS 

• Some positions may require the possession of or the ability to obtain the Oregon Department of Transportation General Construction Inspector Certification within one (1) year of appointment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. To review the policies regarding driving requirement, visit here.