Engineering Technician
$65K - $91K/yr
This position performs journey-level technical engineering work including administering engineering surveys, collecting engineering data, drafting and design engineering work, field checking and ...
$65K - $91K/yr
This position performs journey-level technical engineering work including administering engineering surveys, collecting engineering data, drafting and design engineering work, field checking and ...
$65K - $91K/yr
This position performs journey-level technical engineering work including administering engineering surveys, collecting engineering data, drafting and design engineering work, field checking and ...
Mcminnville, OR · On-site
$65K - $91K/yr
Engineering Opening Date: 07/28/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Position Summary The City of McMinnville is hiring an Engineering Technician. This position performs journey-level technical engineering ...
Mcminnville, OR · On-site
$65K - $91K/yr
Engineering Opening Date: 07/28/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Position Summary The City of McMinnville is hiring an Engineering Technician. This position performs journey-level technical engineering ...
Salem, OR · On-site
$82K - $102K/yr
Stability Engineering Inc. in Corvallis OR is a structural engineering firm focused on excellent customer service. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented full-time engineer to join our small ...
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Salem, OR · On-site
$82K - $102K/yr
Stability Engineering Inc. in Corvallis OR is a structural engineering firm focused on excellent customer service. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented full-time engineer to join our small ...
Every successful engineering career needs a solid foundation, and as an Engineering Aide in the Seabees, that's exactly what you'll get. Learn from the best as you report directly to Construction ...
Every successful engineering career needs a solid foundation, and as an Engineering Aide in the Seabees, that's exactly what you'll get. Learn from the best as you report directly to Construction ...
Salem, OR · On-site
Every successful engineering career needs a solid foundation, and as an Engineering Aide in the Seabees, that's exactly what you'll get. Learn from the best as you report directly to Construction ...
Salem, OR · On-site
Every successful engineering career needs a solid foundation, and as an Engineering Aide in the Seabees, that's exactly what you'll get. Learn from the best as you report directly to Construction ...
Dallas, OR · On-site
$97K - $123K/yr
Brief Description ABOUT THE JOB The Engineering Supervisor provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. This role is ...
Dallas, OR · On-site
$97K - $123K/yr
Brief Description ABOUT THE JOB The Engineering Supervisor provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the Engineering Division within the Public Works Department. This role is ...
As an Engineering Duty Officer, your job is to keep the fleet moving forward. The Navy will rely on your sharp math and science skills to design, develop and deploy the world's fiercest ships and ...
As an Engineering Duty Officer, your job is to keep the fleet moving forward. The Navy will rely on your sharp math and science skills to design, develop and deploy the world's fiercest ships and ...
Salem, OR · On-site
As an Engineering Duty Officer, your job is to keep the fleet moving forward. The Navy will rely on your sharp math and science skills to design, develop and deploy the world's fiercest ships and ...
Salem, OR · On-site
As an Engineering Duty Officer, your job is to keep the fleet moving forward. The Navy will rely on your sharp math and science skills to design, develop and deploy the world's fiercest ships and ...
Dallas, OR · On-site
$60K - $100K/yr
Ascentec Engineering is hiring a CNC Programmer in the Machining division who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting robust machining processes for advanced precision ...
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Dallas, OR · On-site
$60K - $100K/yr
Ascentec Engineering is hiring a CNC Programmer in the Machining division who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting robust machining processes for advanced precision ...
New
$60K - $100K/yr
Description Ascentec Engineering is hiring a CNC Programmer in the Machining division who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting robust machining processes for advanced ...
New
$60K - $100K/yr
Description Ascentec Engineering is hiring a CNC Programmer in the Machining division who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting robust machining processes for advanced ...
New
$140K - $150K/yr
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
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$140K - $150K/yr
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
Salem, OR · On-site
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
Salem, OR · On-site
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
Mcminnville, OR · On-site
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
Mcminnville, OR · On-site
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
Mcminnville, OR · On-site
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
Mcminnville, OR · On-site
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
Salem, OR · On-site
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
Salem, OR · On-site
The Director of Engineering serves a key role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively develop and manage Engineering, GIS, and Planning ...
Salem, OR · On-site
$170 - $190/hr
Software Engineering Team Manager (USA) Pearson is the world's lifelong learning company, and PSG-CP (Pearson Software Group - Content Platform) is the organization powering how that learning gets ...
Salem, OR · On-site
$170 - $190/hr
Software Engineering Team Manager (USA) Pearson is the world's lifelong learning company, and PSG-CP (Pearson Software Group - Content Platform) is the organization powering how that learning gets ...
Software Engineering Team Manager (USA) Pearson is the world's lifelong learning company, and PSG-CP (Pearson Software Group - Content Platform) is the organization powering how that learning gets ...
Software Engineering Team Manager (USA) Pearson is the world's lifelong learning company, and PSG-CP (Pearson Software Group - Content Platform) is the organization powering how that learning gets ...
Pearson seeks a Software Engineering Team Manager in Salem, Oregon to lead a global team of engineers focused on AI-enhanced content delivery. The role involves mentoring engineers, ensuring delivery ...
Pearson seeks a Software Engineering Team Manager in Salem, Oregon to lead a global team of engineers focused on AI-enhanced content delivery. The role involves mentoring engineers, ensuring delivery ...
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Engineering jobs encompass a range of positions in a variety of technical fields, including mechanical, chemical, electrical, aeronautic, and civil engineering. Some engineering jobs are in research and design, while others focus on the construction and manufacturing industry. In this career, you need a mix of design, project management, and research skills. You can work in numerous industries, including construction, manufacturing, agriculture, medical, aviation, and natural resource extraction. Some jobs are based primarily in an office or lab setting, while others require you to travel to field sites to make surveys and assessments.
| Aspect | Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field | Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar |
| Work Environment | Varies widely across disciplines, including offices, labs, and manufacturing | Design, analysis, and manufacturing environments, often involving machinery and systems |
| Industry Usage | Broadly used across multiple industries such as civil, electrical, and mechanical sectors | Primarily in manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors |
Engineering is a broad field encompassing various disciplines, including mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering focuses specifically on designing and analyzing mechanical systems and machinery. While all mechanical engineers are engineers, not all engineers are mechanical engineers. The two roles often overlap but differ in specialization and application areas.

Position Summary The City of McMinnville is hiring an Engineering Technician. This position performs journey-level technical engineering work including administering engineering surveys, collecting engineering data, drafting and design engineering work, field checking and drafting maps, inspecting structures and construction projects, preparing contract data for engineering projects, and ensuring that professional standards and requirements are met for the issuance of permits. This posting will remain open until filled, with a a first review of applications on Monday, August 24th.
Essential Job Functions ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Project and Plan Review and Support Assists with the preparation of design plans, specifications, and contract documents for City public works projects, such as streets, stormwater, and sanitary sewers. Takes and records field measurements, prepares preliminary designs, calculates quantities, and prepares cost estimates. Reviews construction plans for public and private developments for completeness and compliance with local, state, and federal standards and submits to City Engineer or designee for approval following corrections.
Reviews tentative plans of subdivisions and final subdivision plats for completeness and compliance to City ordinances, codes, and State law. Submits review comments to City Engineer or designee for private development applications. Provide information to developers, contractors and the general public regarding engineering and constructions requirements and handles with public complaints regarding constructions projects.
Prepares development agreements for subdivision projects. Conducts or arranges pre-construction meeting for subdivision improvements. Performs a variety of drafting assignments related to Public Works projects using manual and computerized methods; creates and updates drawings, maps, graphs, and charts for engineering use; and provides data to the City's GIS Specialist.
Engineering Department Support Assists with implementation and administering the City's Defective Private Sewer Lateral Replacement Program. Transfers "as-built" record drawings to AutoCAD base maps. Reviews and routes Right-of-Way permits for work performed by others within City Rights-of-Ways.
Locates and marks City-owned utilities within the City Right-of-Way. Reviews legal descriptions (e.g., deeds, easements, annexation ordinances). Files inspection reports with the State, as required
Calculates and assesses fees and charges for new development based on City ordinances, including system development charges and engineering fees. Prepares project staff reports and memorandums. Serves as liaison for the Department with other City departments, divisions, outside agencies and intergovernmental committees as assigned.
Inspections Inspects work performed by contractor for compliance to plans and specifications. Maintains appropriate progress records. Reviews compaction tests of trench backfill, sub grade and base course.
Witnesses various testing of sewer lines, manholes, pipes, and internal television inspection of pipes. Inspect sidewalk, driveway, and curb ramps to ensure compliance with City, State, and Federal guidelines. GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies, and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification. Participate in committees when requested. Maintain proficiency in job requirements which may include attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility, which may require travel.
Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner. Maintain confidentiality, data integrity, and comply with all related city, state, and federal standards related to confidentiality. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.
A typical way to qualify would be associates' degree in civil engineering/survey and/or three years of increasingly responsible experience related to the duties and responsibilities of an Engineering Technician. Knowledge of: Civil engineering principles and methods. Computers and software related to drafting and engineering design.
Survey principles and practices. Inspection and design principles and practices City codes, property descriptions and professional standards. Mathematical computations through trigonometry.
Skill and Ability to: Operate a variety of computer software programs including CAD software, asset management software, and permitting software. Use manual and electronic survey equipment Prepare maps and designs from field investigation notes Prepare documentation and write clear and concise reports. Design engineering projects using CAD software.
Interpret and review engineering plans and specifications. Exemplify traits that reflect the City's culture, including integrity, customer service orientation, cultural competency, trustworthiness, flexibility, and a willingness to change. PERFERRED TRAINING AND/OR LICENSES: Oregon Building Codes Division - Limited Plumbing Inspector (PIS) Certification Supplemental Information WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires regular (60-80%) ability to use dexterity and fine motor skills assemble, build or repair machines or other objects.
Continuous (81% of the time) use of office equipment. The position requires little (0-5%) physical effort such as lifting, carrying, or movement, etc. Movements required to complete work are not difficult, and only require a usual degree of agility and hand eye coordination.
The work environment is protected with only some occasional hazards or obstacles (20-40%). There is a moderately low level of personal risk or hazard. Job conditions are occasionally uncomfortable, with moderate (20-40%) issues of confinement, temperature change, incident of noise, or interactions of a disagreeable nature, inside/outside work, dirty conditions, exposure to contagious disease, etc.
Driving is a major responsibility for this position. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervision of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. May provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel and may assign work to student workers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of the City Engineer and Engineering Project Manager. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents.
Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Finalists for this position will be subject to a computerized criminal history check.
driving record check (if required for position), and education and certification verification. Adverse background information will be reviewed and could result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer or termination of employment. The City of McMinnville does not offer visa sponsorship.
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the handbook or association agreement (as applicable) to assess education and experience.
For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want considered towards placement. The City of McMinnville only accepts applications through our online application system at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Mcminnville. We want you to be successful in applying with us
We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline. For technical assistance, please call (855) 524-5627. The City of McMinnville is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation (e.g., assistive listening devices) to participate in the recruitment and/or selection process should contact Vicki Hedges, Human Resources Director. The City of McMinnville is proud to hire veterans. Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015
Military personnel who expect to be honorably discharged from the military within 120 days of certifying veteran status on this job application, may also request preference. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and they electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept.
of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension. If you need to request a copy of your DD-214, click here. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/Pages/veterans-preference.aspx The City of McMinnville prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at the City of McMinnville are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, age, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, ability, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state and federal law
We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. The City of McMinnville is dedicated to fostering a fair and inclusive environment in all aspects of our employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, and training. We are also committed to supporting leadership development in the broader McMinnville community and working toward a welcoming and respectful atmosphere for everyone.
We encourage candidates who align with these principles to join us in contributing to a stronger and more unified McMinnville.
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Public administration
201 - 500 Employees
McMinnville, OR, US