Engineering Technician II - Major Projects & Transit na City of Portland, OR

About the Department

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97204
Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.
Union Representation: PTE - 17
To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

The Engineering Technician II will serve as the Streetcar/Transit Engineer as an essential part of the Major Projects & Transit Division. Under general supervision, this position will perform specialized support of moderate to advanced difficulty applying technical knowledge in the areas of engineering, contract and grant management, or reporting, and permit processing. This work can include small capital and asset management project management, technical writing, transit policy and related research, map reading, budget monitoring, data management and reporting, plan review, and field inspections. This position will directly report to the MPT Division Manager and hold project management responsibilities, including the development of timelines, schedules, and budgets, and contract management, with a primary purpose of supporting the Streetcar Section and other transit partnerships.  

The Major Projects and Transit Division has ~45 employees and creates large city-shaping projects and provides services that improve and serve our community.

We influence and guide the region’s major projects. As a partner in the planning, design, and delivery of regional projects owned by other agencies, we leverage broad organizational expertise to elevate and advocate for city interests in partnership with and for Portlanders. Navigating and ultimately permitting regional projects through PBOT’s lens of safety, equity, and climate is crucial to ensure that major transportation & transit investments have positive outcomes for people and our communities.

We own, operate, and maintain the Portland Streetcar in partnership with TriMet and Portland Streetcar Inc. The Portland Streetcar is a vital component of life in Portland’s central city and provides safe, equitable, climate-friendly transit service to a broad cross-section of Portlanders. This daily service and commitment to continued Streetcar expansion help shape the central city and surrounding areas, supporting and creating new opportunities for equitable development and zero-emissions mobility.

What you’ll get to do: 

• Provide leadership focused on creating a workplace culture that is supportive of the City of Portland’s Core Values of anti-racism, communication, collaboration, equity, transparency, and fiscal responsibility 
• Be creative, innovative, and collaborate with team members and partners to achieve the best outcomes for the city.
• As a project leader, coordinate projects by assigning, directing, and coordinating discrete tasks and processes performed by support or other technical staff; review work products, prepare cost estimates, monitor and maintain records on the financial status and progress of work. 
• Collect and analyze programmatic Streetcar performance data, perform specialized data gathering and research, and make recommendations to MPT or Bureau leadership to support decision-making and improve program effectiveness.
• Provide administrative and technical support to MPT Division staff by assisting in the procurement and contract management process, managing records, reviewing and preparing project documentation, and conducting meetings. 
• Prepare reports and presentations, including graphics, maps, and technical drawings to describe project or program goals and activities. 
• Develop annual work plans, determine, and prioritize work, assign appropriate resources, and manage the budget of this and other related programs as deemed necessary by the Division Manager.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic, team-based environment.
• Sustain a culture of safety, organizational excellence, stewardship, and professionalism.
• Apply continuous improvement principles in standard daily work and long-range planning.

An Ideal Candidate will have at least 3 years of professional engineering experience specializing in transportation planning, transit system management/operations, or urban or environmental planning.

While this position does not design and build projects directly, a general knowledge of design and engineering principles, as well as construction and project delivery, is preferred.

• Project Coordinator: You have strong knowledge and experience with project development, scheduling, communications, and budgeting.
• Excellent Communicator:  You are a strong communicator with technical and non-technical individuals and who is proficient verbally and in writing. 
• Organized: You can work on a multitude of tasks and understand/react to various situations in a fast-paced work environment. 
• Problem Solver:  You can identify problems early & utilize active listening & effective communication to find resolutions.  
• Project Manager: You have knowledge of project management principles and can support, lead, and review various projects at various stages through design and construction. These projects may vary greatly in scope.  
• Results Driven: This position is high-paced, dynamic, and requires a candidate who can hit the ground running with a focus on finishing tasks in a timely, accurate, and professional manner. 
• Equity Focused: So much of what we do within the city involves pausing and looking at each project through an equity lens. Your lived and/or project experience with ensuring processes and project outcomes are equitable is important.  
• Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers, and employees with respect and are accountable  

• Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed
• Relationship Builder:  An outgoing professional who values building trust, partnerships, and relationships to support an inclusive culture and accomplish objectives more effectively.

• Have a Degree in Public Administration, Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Be Bilingual in Spanish/English

Position Duties

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their supplemental question responses and resume how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

1. Experience of transportation principles, practices, current trends, regulations, standards, and laws, specifically those advancing PBOT’s strategic goals to advance racial equity and reduce carbon emissions in our transportation system. 
2. Experience applying management and program planning techniques, and public works project funding, budgeting, and objective development.
3. Ability to apply federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations regarding public works project delivery.
4. Experience planning, assigning, directing, and coordinating the work of professional and technical staff to deliver complex infrastructure or transit-focused projects or programs.
5. Experience interacting, engaging in problem-solving and team building, and partnering with a diverse array of citizens, community groups, developers, and contractors.
6. Experience exercising sound independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines such as evaluating alternate project approaches and adopting effective solutions.

Applicant must also possess:

• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Minimum Qualifications

STEP 1: Apply online between September 29, 2025, and October 13, 2025

Required Application Materials:

• Resume
• Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

• Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflect your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
• Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
• Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis:  Please note that per theOregon State Pay Equity Law, your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application.   It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid, regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.
• Do not attach any additional documents.
• Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.   

• An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, is weighted 100%.
• Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
• You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.
• Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.
• Please note, the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

• A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Other Qualifications

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• City of Portland Core Values
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• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Veteran Preference
• ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations