Principal Engineer

Job Title

Supervisor, Private Development Team

Job Description

At the City of Tigard, our talented, industrious, and innovative municipal government professionals have been providing essential services and recreational spaces to Tigard's growing community for over 60 years. City of Tigard team members enjoy meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture of belonging, job specific flexibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Incorporated in 1961, Tigard is Oregon's 12th largest city and is part of the Portland metropolitan area. At Team Tigard, we are ambassadors of municipal services to the members of our community. We aspire to treat all people with dignity, respect, and care; to demonstrate the equitable and sustainable practices that are environmentally and fiscally sound, and to engage with each other as trusted colleagues to achieve excellence in all we do. We do the right things, and we get things done.

Examples of Duties

Supervise the private development team that includes Engineering Technicians and a Project Coordinator. Oversee plan review for development engineering and compliance with Clean Water Services standards. Work closely with the Assistant City Engineer to develop and update engineering design standards. Collaborate with the Community Development team on permitting requirements and long range planning projects. Provide excellent customer service to applicants and community members.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities, to perform the essential functions of the position, may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or related engineering field; and A minimum of five (5) years' increasingly responsible experience in professional engineering design, plan review, and project administration including at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Licenses and Certifications Possession of a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving history. Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, a Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer license to practice in the State of Oregon

Supplemental Information

Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union. Schedule: 40 hours per week. Work schedule includes a combination of office and off-site meetings (some evenings) There is an opportunity for remote work up to 1 day per week. How to apply: Please apply online. We do not accept applications via email. Applications must be received by Human Resources by the closing time/date. IMPORTANT (Please read): In lieu of resumes and cover letters, the City of Tigard evaluates each applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions. Please complete the application and answer the supplemental questions thoroughly to ensure our subject matter experts can appropriately evaluate your experience. ATTENTION VETERANS: To receive veteran's preference, please upload your DD214/Separation documentation.