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Salary : $66,146.64 - $104,981.52 Annually
Location : Lake Oswego, Oregon, OR
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-08-2015
Department: Public Works Engineering
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LOMEA
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego announces an excellent career growth opportunity for a customer service-oriented engineering technician to perform intermediate to advanced level technical engineering work. This position will primarily focus on reviewing and approving public right-of-way permits for improvements such as driveways, sidewalks, utility connections and franchise utility activities. This work requires collaboration with other colleagues within the Public Works Department to ensure coordination and consistency of policies and procedures. The incumbent will have an opportunity to apply their skills to areas of engineering design, development review, project management, construction management and inspection, code enforcement, and report writing. The employee will report to and receive work assignments from the Assistant City Engineer.
Candidates with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for the position level aligning with qualifications, education and experience:
Engineering Technician I - $31.80 - $40.56 / hour
Performs routine, technical engineering support functions including surveying, transportation analyses, engineering design, report writing and construction inspection.
Engineering Technician II - $34.09 - $43.54 / hour
Performs intermediate-level technical engineering work using basic scientific and engineering principles in the areas of surveying, engineering design, report writing, and construction administration and inspection.
Engineering Technician III - $39.55 - $50.47 / hour
Performs technical engineering work using advanced scientific and engineering principles and knowledge in the areas of surveying, transportation and rights of way, engineering design, cost estimating, report writing, and construction administration and inspection.
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage City Right-of-Way (ROW) permits which will include inspecting connections to City utilities, driveway approaches and work by franchise utility companies.
• Explain City Code, policies, construction standards and other regulations to the public, contractors, engineers, architects and other public organizations or utility organizations to ensure adherence to City requirements. This includes in-office assignments to respond to the public in person, on the phone or by email.
• Being assigned to Engineering Counter Duty in order to respond to inquiries during working hours.
• Enforce code requirements for ROW encroachments and violations. Work will include preparing encroachment permit documents.
• Provide senior engineering staff with technical support in areas such as roads and underground utilities, transportation analysis and design, private development review and approval, construction administration and/or inspection, engineering analyses with computerized analysis tools, survey and field data collection, mapping, drafting and records management.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from property owners, businesses, other agencies and the public about construction projects or issues within the ROW.
• Prepare project-related correspondence and manage field data exchange procedures between contractor, engineer, agencies, developer and owner. Coordinate and direct field acceptance monitoring and testing as required.
• Work closely with Engineering staff to communicate city, state and national traffic engineering standards and guidelines.
• May be assigned to inspect private development work that is associated with public infrastructure improvements such as roadways, storm drainage, water and sewer.
• Performs other duties of a similar technical and customer service-oriented nature as assigned.

Profile of "Ideal Candidate:" An "Ideal Candidate" will be self-directed, goal oriented and a team player. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be a problem-solver and should possess the following characteristics:

• A history of public sector customer service;
• Construction management skills and a familiarity with construction and engineering principles;
• Knowledge and understanding of stormwater management.
• Sound technical engineering skills, specifically with City infrastructure (roads and underground utilities);
• Familiarity with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and similar ODOT traffic control handbooks and manuals;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to promote positive public relations with a wide variety of individuals ranging from construction workers to corporate officers;
• Experience with office computer applications, including MS Office and general database applications is necessary.
• Strong sense of personal and professional ethics; and
• Excellent work habits.

Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates with all levels of experience are encouraged to apply and will be considered for the position level aligning with qualifications, education and experience:
Engineering Technician I
Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Engineering Technician II
Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field AND three (3) years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Engineering Technician III
Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field AND five (5) years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Supplemental Information
Application Process: You may visit our web site at to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted by: 5:00 PM., Monday, August 3, 2026
BENEFIT SUMMARY - LOMEA members
The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
Medical/Vision Insurance
City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• Regence Blue Cross BlueShield or Oregon and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.

• Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision

Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician (PCP).
Detailed benefit plan summaries for each plan is available upon request. The monthly employee cost for health insurance depends on the plan selected and if dependents are enrolled.
Dental Insurance
Comprehensive coverage through 2 plan options for you and your dependents.

• Delta Dental PPO-Moda Health Plan

In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care

• Kaiser Permanente Dental

Kaiser dentists agree to provide services to you at a discounted, negotiated fees and copays. Out-of-network services are not covered.
With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits for child dependents. There is no monthly cost to employee's for dental insurance.
Life Insurance
Standard Life Insurance Company
City paid insurance amount of $50,000 for Basic Life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Supplemental life insurance coverage available for purchase for you, your spouse and dependents with guaranteed issue amounts (GI).
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Standard Life Insurance Company
City paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
SAIF Corporation
You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statues.
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Benefits paid by PERS are funded from 2 sources:

• Member IAP contributions* paid on your behalf by the City (currently 6% of subject salary); and
• Employer contributions*

*contributions are made 6 months after employment (unless you are a previous or current member of PERS) and amounts are determined by PERS.
Vesting: Employee IAP Account - immediately, Pension Benefit Employer Contribution- 5 calendar years
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Canopy
The EAP offers 5 confidential counseling and 24-hour crisis help to employees and their families at no cost. Other services include educational resources, legal assistance and financial help.
Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)
HRA Veba
City contributions* are made to a health reimbursement account to reimburse qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums you may incur on behalf of yourself, your spouse, dependents. The contribution amount is $100 per month.
*Contributions contributed monthly by the City or with leave transfer and/or cash-out funds.
Deferred Compensation Plan
MissinSquare Retirement
The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. Contribution amounts can be specified as a percentage or dollar amount for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Eligibility is at hire and participation in this plan is voluntary.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Allegiance
Flexible Spending Accounts save you money by reducing the taxes you pay. Your FSA contributions are deducted from each paycheck before federal, FICA and, in most cases, state taxes are calculated. Use your FSA contributions to pay for eligible expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your dependents.
Holidays
The following holidays are observed throughout the year:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday.
In some years, employees are also eligible for 4 hours holiday on Christmas Eve and 4 hours holiday on New Years' Eve.
Vacation
Employees shall accumulate vacation in the following manner:
0-3 years:12 days (8 hours per month)
4-9 years:16.5 days (11 hours per month)
10-15 years:21.5 days (14.33 hours per month)
16-19 years:23.5 days (15.66 hours per month)
20+ years:25 days (16.67 hours per month)
Part-time employee vacation hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Vacation time may accumulate to maximum of 2 times yearly accrual. Excess vacation time will be transferred to employees VEBA account.
Sick Leave
At hire, 48 hours of sick time will be available. After a full 6 months of employment, sick hours will then be accrued a monthly basis at a rate of 8 hours per month.
Part-time employee sick hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Sick leave may be accumulated to 1080 hours. Anything over 1080 hours will be transferred to employees VEBA account.