Live In Retired Civil Engineer Jobs in Portland, OR

Job Title: Civil Engineer - Project Manager (PE/PM)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Civil Engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license to join our dynamic and rapidly growing office. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in civil engineering and a strong interest in infrastructure design, sustainable development, and multidisciplinary project work. You will lead and manage diverse projects from initial planning through design coordination to final approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop projects from conceptual planning to coordination of project development through design, agency approvals, and construction.
• Perform code analysis and research on technical aspects of a project.
• Organize and coordinate with the project team.
• Interact with clients and agency staff to attain design and permit approvals for the vision of the project and technical solutions.
• Provide oversight and mentorship to civil staff on various professional and technical efforts.

Essential Skills

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience in civil engineering design, construction, and land development.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, or ability to be licensed, in Washington, Oregon, and/or California.
• Strong technical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead a team through design development, construction documents, and contract administration phases.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale site development projects.
• Experience with fast-track, advanced-tech projects is a plus.
• Proficiency in Deltek Vantagepoint is a plus.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days in the office. Our office boasts a strong culture of mentorship and professional growth. We are located on the waterfront with access to food carts, and the office environment includes a fun committee, games, and office-sponsored bike-to-lunch events. We offer a gym with showers on-site and maintain a balance between work and life. Our benefits include comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and more. We provide a supportive environment for families and a transition plan for those nearing retirement, fostering professional development at all career stages.

This is a Permanent position based out of Portland, OR.

The pay range for this position is $135000.00 - $155000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

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