Construction Inspector - Bridges

OVERVIEW

As an Engineering Technician 3 with the Multnomah County Transportation Division, you will work primarily as a construction inspector in partnership with County Project Managers in the delivery of capital improvement projects on the County’s six Willamette River bridges (Sellwood, Hawthorne, Morrison, Burnside, Broadway, and Wapato). You will be ensuring that the rehabilitation and enhancement work is done correctly, efficiently, and at the highest quality. You will work on electrical, mechanical, and structural rehabilitation of very large movable bridges, and help bring transformative roadway projects into being. Team‑oriented, flexible environment; need exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

MAIN DUTIES

Perform construction inspection of bridge and/or road projects, which may include reinforced concrete and structural steel installation, shop fabrication, paint, surveys, grading, surfacing, drainage and others. Keep construction inspection records and prepare reports; lead the project quality and quantity documentation and closeout process. Mentor and coach less experienced staff. Coordinate and schedule day‑to‑day inspections, facilitate communication between County staff, consultant engineers, and construction contractors. Serve as a subject matter expert on construction standards, practices, laws and regulations. Review project plans and specifications. Plan and administer multiple smaller projects or parts of a larger project. Coordinate project safety and quality assurance functions. Assist in developing standards and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major coursework in engineering, surveying technology, construction management, or related field (or equivalent training/experience). Three to six years of increasingly responsible experience in public works bridge and roadway construction inspection. Valid driver license. Preferred Qualifications Federal‑aid project inspection and documentation. Supervision/coordination of staff. Bridge construction inspection. ODOT certification in bridge inspection, general inspection.

BENEFITS

Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefits package to all eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other benefits under the Oregon Equal Pay Law.

TYPE OF POSITION

Hourly, union‑represented position. Eligible for overtime.

LOCATION

Multnomah County Bridge Shop (1403 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214)

WORK HOURS

Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (with some flexibility).

OTHER INFORMATION

Telework: Ad‑hoc telework may be performed, but majority of work is expected from the county location or field.

EEO STATEMENT

Multnomah County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr Multnomah County