Professional Engineer 1 - Assistant Resident EngineerOregon Department of TransportationDelivery & Operations Division – Region 2ConstructionSpringfield Salary: $6,454 - $10,013 The role:  Calling all professional engineers interested in project management and highway construction! If you want to help make transportation systems safer and more efficient, this opportunity in Springfield is for you. As the assistant resident engineer, you will work with the resident engineer to manage public projects. Your main responsibilities will include overseeing construction projects to ensure they are built according to plans and specifications. By taking on this position, you'll play a vital role in helping ODOT provide safe and reliable transportation systems during the construction phase. Appy today! 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. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.A day in the life: Assist the resident engineer in performing contract administration tasks for state transportation projects.Interpret and review contract documents (special provisions, plan sheets, standard specifications, construction manual, etc.) to provide guidance and clarity when issues develop.Establish and maintain professional relationships with contractors, public agencies, the public and all other stakeholders.Ensure appropriate record-keeping processes are maintained during the entirety of each assigned project.Negotiate and prepare cost estimates for Contract Change Order (CCO) work.Review projects and inspect work progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and permits.Review, prepare and coordinate approval for project submittals and documents.Review contractors’ project schedules for completeness and accuracy; identify and coordinate project staffing needs based on schedules.Provide general oversight to ensure contract compliance with office of civil rights requirements.Work is completed in the office and in the field, frequently work in close proximity to highway traffic and construction hazards, and will drive ODOT vehicles to construction sites and other locations as needed. 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 based on your experience, skills and education. The salary range listed is the non-PERS participating rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications! Minimum qualifications:A valid Professional Engineer's (PE) license in civil, structural, or transportation-related engineering.Note: If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain professional registration in Oregon within six months of hire.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 in reading and interpreting construction contract plans, special provisions and standard specifications.Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and experience working as part of a team.Experience problem solving to work through project issues as they develop.Knowledge or experience in construction practices on public infrastructure projects.Understanding of contract administration procedures.  Learn more and apply: This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2024.   Please note that we can only accept applications through our website.   For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer