Construction Designer

Associate In Engineering 1 – Construction Designer (Limited Duration) (Rotational Opportunity)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery and Operations Division – Region 1
Barlow Construction Office
Portland

The role: 

Apply today to be a construction designer! In this position. you will generate drawings, problem solve grade issues with computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and review projects in design. You will support our agency’s mission by ensuring we are building a safe and reliable transportation system. In this role, you get to brag about your work, be proud of the projects you helped complete and can enjoy navigating them for years to come. Hybrid remote work available – the person in this position will mainly work in the office and in the field, but there are some remote work opportunities.

This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to last approximately two years. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. The limited duration appointment has the potential to become permanent.  

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

A day in the life:

• Prepare geometric designs and create working drawings for construction projects.
• Coordinate and prepare construction details including drainage design adjustments, structure component elevations, and sign, signal and illumination footing elevations.
• Supplement two-dimensional and three-dimensional base maps and three-dimensional terrain models of existing ground on the CADD.
• Design digital terrain models for new roadways, prepare finished grades, cross-sections and profiles as hard copy drawings.
• Perform quantity calculations and prepare cost estimates for contract change orders, claims and monthly pay estimates.
• Document "as-built" conditions.
• Occasionally use different methods, other than CADD, in the preparation of geometric design and construction details.
• Assemble project information such as control networks, local property surveys and deeds, existing topography, location design data and utility mapping and provide the information to survey crews and inspectors.
• Coordinate all assigned phases of design work between the project office and contractor.
• Communicate daily with inspectors, surveyors, the assistant resident engineer, project coordinator and the contractor regarding progress and design issues.
• Review preliminary plans for accuracy and completeness, record comments and ensure comments are responded to.
• Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field and may require long hours, working in adverse weather, being near heavy traffic and construction equipment, moving around rough terrain, overnight travel and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

Minimum qualifications:

Completion of and passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

OR

A bachelor's degree in civil or transportation-related engineering.

Special qualifications:

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.

• Experience applying knowledge of mathematics, survey principles, engineering and construction practices and procedures.
• Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications.
• Experience in construction and contract administration.
• Experience using CADD.
• Experience working on a team.

Learn more and apply:

Our next application screening is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2024. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.

Questions? Call 503-910-6372 or email ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov.

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer