Engineer II (Design Engineer - Civil)

Klamath County

Job Announcement

Job Title: Engineer II

Salary: $7,546.71 - $9,825.69, depending on experience

Klamath County is located in beautiful southern Oregon and home to the city of Klamath Falls, known as the state’s City of Sunshine with over 300 days of sunshine annually!  Klamath County offers everything for outdoor adventurers as well as a unique and diverse art community.  We are home to Oregon Institute of Technology and Kingsley Field Air Base, where the 173rd Fighter Wing resides. For more information about living in this community, please visit https://lifeinklamath.com/.

Klamath County is seeking a talented Engineer II to join our Public Works team. In this hands-on role, you will have the opportunity to design and oversee construction projects that build the foundation for our growing community.

Key Responsibilities

- Participate in designing engineering plans and specifications for road construction and maintenance projects
- Administer county road contracts, overseeing construction to ensure compliance with standards
- Coordinate survey crews and collect field data for project design and implementation
- Inspect construction work to enforce adherence to plans and specifications
- Perform bridge inspections and identify necessary repairs
- Operate surveying equipment like theodolites and electronic distance meters

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in engineering technology, Civil Engineering, or related field and 7-10 years of experience in the Design Engineering field with a focus on civil projects, including roads and bridges
- Experience in engineering technology and knowledge of civil engineering principles
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, database software, and engineering tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Either a current Oregon Professional Engineer License OR current engineer license in another state with the ability to apply for reciprocity in Oregon within a year of employment

The Ideal Candidate

As an Engineer II, you will play a vital role in maintaining Klamath County's infrastructure. You have a passion for public works projects and thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with the Roads team, contractors, and the public. With your technical expertise and attention to detail, you will ensure our projects meet the highest quality standards.

Join our team and contribute to building a stronger foundation for Klamath County's future growth and development. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive salary for this exempt position.

Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career

**Please contact Human Resources for a more in-depth description of the job and more details on our extensive benefits package.**