Senior Associate or Associate Engineer (Project Manager)

Senior Associate or Associate Engineer (Project Manager)

Salary

$92,771.52 - $126,697.68 Annually

Location

Lake Oswego, Oregon, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2026-07-2057

Department

Public Works Engineering

Division

Engineering

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

LOMEA

• Description
• Benefits

The Position

The City of Lake Oswego is seeking a Professional Engineer to join the Public Works-Engineering team. The primary role of this position will be to manage capital projects associated with public facilities, such as a new fire station and library. This will involve leading the design and construction phases of a fire station, and leading the effort from site selection to eventual design and construction of a future library and community center facility. This position will require collaboration with various other departments and external stakeholders to ensure engagement and delivery of very high-visibility facilities that are a priority for the City.

Additionally, this position could also be tasked with implementing improvements to the City's transportation, water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Secondary roles of this position include serving as the City's technical subject matter expert for civil engineering issues, plans reviewer for capital and development projects, and engineering liaison with the City's operations crews. The selected candidate will fill one of the following positions based on qualifications:

Senior Associate Engineer - $99,261 - $126,698/annually

Required to be a Registered Professional Engineer in Oregon.

Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, and eight years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Full Job Description

Associate Engineer - $92,772 - $118,356/annually

Required to be a Registered Professional Engineer in Oregon.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering or related field and four years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Full Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Manages capital improvement projects from the planning phase through the construction phase. This includes planning and organizing work of subordinate technicians and support staff, soliciting and managing outside professional services, monitoring the project's scope, schedule, and budget, and preparing project reports, memoranda, and other correspondence consistent with City contracting policies and administrative procedures.
• Lead the public facility design and construction teams or contractors through various City processes such as property acquisition, land use review, and various permitting requirements. Ensure the facility meets the goals and objectives of the installation, adheres to local and federal laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and operates and functions as initially intended.
• Develop and implement comprehensive communications plans to engage and solicit feedback from large and varied stakeholder groups. Compile perspective and refine responses to gain community support and advance projects toward key milestones and completion.
• Performs contract management functions for public construction developments including: conducting inspections and progress reviews for payment requests; overseeing contract submittals and change orders; monitoring scope, schedule, cost; maintaining as-built drawings.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level.

Education and Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Practices and principles of Civil Engineering and Public and Business Administration.
• Construction materials, quality assurance/quality control concepts and practices, and basic methods used for construction materials acceptance testing.
• OR-OSHA safety rules relating to construction site safety.
• Engineering design standards and conventions.
• Personal computers and related software applications.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Use personal computers and related software application packages
• Apply mathematical principles, terms, and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management, elected officials and the general public; and display excellent interpersonal skills and awareness of controversial and/or sensitive issues.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, public agencies and officials, and the general public.
• Provide good customer service.
• Comply with safety requirements of the position and actively promote safe work practices.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, management, elected officials and the general public, and display excellent interpersonal skills and awareness of controversial and/or sensitive issues.

Licensing and Other Requirements:

This position is required to be a Professional Engineer in the state of Oregon. Some positions in this classification may require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to meet the City's driving standards. Duties will occasionally involve working in adverse or inclement weather conditions; exposure to high noise levels; dealing with distraught or difficult individuals; attending meetings or activities outside normal working hours; occasional response to emergency conditions during off-hours; occasional operation of a motor vehicle on public roads.

For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description for Senior Associate Engineer and Associate Engineer.

Supplemental Information

Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted by: 5:00 P.M., Sunday, July 26, 2026

The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law.

As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.

BENEFIT SUMMARY - LOMEA members

The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.

Medical/Vision Insurance

City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• Regence Blue Cross BlueShield or Oregon and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.

• Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision

Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician (PCP).

Detailed benefit plan summaries for each plan is available upon request. The monthly employee cost for health insurance depends on the plan selected and if dependents are enrolled.

Dental Insurance

Comprehensive coverage through 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• Delta Dental PPO-Moda Health Plan

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care

• Kaiser Permanente Dental

Kaiser dentists agree to provide services to you at a discounted, negotiated fees and copays. Out-of-network services are not covered.

With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits for child dependents. There is no monthly cost to employee's for dental insurance.

Life Insurance

Standard Life Insurance Company

City paid insurance amount of $50,000 for Basic Life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Supplemental life insurance coverage available for purchase for you, your spouse and dependents with guaranteed issue amounts (GI).

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Standard Life Insurance Company

City paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period.

Workers' Compensation Insurance

SAIF Corporation

You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statues.

Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Benefits paid by PERS are funded from 2 sources:

• Member IAP contributions* paid on your behalf by the City (currently 6% of subject salary); and
• Employer contributions*
• contributions are made 6 months after employment (unless you are a previous or current member of PERS) and amounts are determined by PERS.

Vesting: Employee IAP Account - immediately, Pension Benefit Employer Contribution- 5 calendar years

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

Canopy

The EAP offers 5 confidential counseling and 24-hour crisis help to employees and their families at no cost. Other services include educational resources, legal assistance and financial help.

Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)

HRA Veba

City contributions* are made to a health reimbursement account to reimburse qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums you may incur on behalf of yourself, your spouse, dependents. The contribution amount is $100 per month.

• Contributions contributed monthly by the City or with leave transfer and/or cash-out funds.

Deferred Compensation Plan

MissinSquare Retirement

The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. Contribution amounts can be specified as a percentage or dollar amount for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Eligibility is at hire and participation in this plan is voluntary.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Allegiance

Flexible Spending Accounts save you money by reducing the taxes you pay. Your FSA contributions are deducted from each paycheck before federal, FICA and, in most cases, state taxes are calculated. Use your FSA contributions to pay for eligible expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your dependents.

Holidays

The following holidays are observed throughout the year:

New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday.

In some years, employees are also eligible for 4 hours holiday on Christmas Eve and 4 hours holiday on New Years' Eve.

Vacation

Employees shall accumulate vacation in the following manner:

0-3 years:12 days (8 hours per month)

4-9 years:16.5 days (11 hours per month)

10-15 years:21.5 days (14.33 hours per month)

16-19 years:23.5 days (15.66 hours per month)

20+ years:25 days (16.67 hours per month)

Part-time employee vacation hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Vacation time may accumulate to maximum of 2 times yearly accrual. Excess vacation time will be transferred to employees VEBA account.

Sick Leave

At hire, 48 hours of sick time will be available. After a full 6 months of employment, sick hours will then be accrued a monthly basis at a rate of 8 hours per month.

Part-time employee sick hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Sick leave may be accumulated to 1080 hours. Anything over 1080 hours will be transferred to employees VEBA account.

Employer City of Lake Oswego

Address PO Box 369

Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034

Phone 503.534.4244

503.635.0220

Website http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr