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About This Opportunity Come work with us at the City of Hillsboro, Public Works Department. We are an innovative and community-focused team dedicated to excellence in public infrastructure. As we continue our commitment to provide exceptional service, we're seeking a motivated and skilled Engineering Plan Reviewer to join our Storm & Sanitary Sewer Division.

What You Will Be Doing This role play a crucial role in the planning, design and implementation of storm and sanitary sewer projects. You will help the City meet and exceed our environmental stewardship goals and maintain excellent infrastructure for future generations. Working closely with developers and development engineers in the area, you will ensure construction projects completed within the City of Hillsboro meet all regulatory requirements and city standards.

This will primarily be done as part of the development plan review process. Primary Duties & Responsibilities The principal function of an employee in this class is to prepare and review engineering plans for public infrastructure to ensure compliance with code requirements, develop engineering calculations, plans and specifications. Lead worker responsibilities are exercised over departmental personnel, as assigned.

Duties will Include: Storm and Sanitary Sewer Development Services Representative. This will involve reviewing construction plans submitted by external engineers, as well as support the community when they have technical questions related to storm and sanitary design or permitting; Review and submit permits including environmental permits; Review capital project as-built information and assist in maintaining asset management records; Performs preliminary cost estimates and quantity take-offs for minor single utility projects; Represent the City of Hillsboro at the Clean Water Services Co-implementors meeting-paying special attention to tracking and maintaining knowledge related to design and construction standard changes; Serve as a liaison between our field inspectors, operators, and regulators to ensure plans are being followed from start to finish; Work closely with regulatory partners (CWS and DEQ) to make sure our program is meeting their expectations; Current Upcoming Projects On-going Plan Review; CWS Design and Construction Update; DEQ 1200 Series Permit Updates. Required Skills Familiarity with AutoCAD (at least two year of experience) Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 2 years of engineering experience including lead worker responsibilities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid Driver's License and safe driving record. Fundamentals of Engineering Certification.Our Ideal Candidate Has Experience in: High attention to detail Excellent communication skills Familiar with engineering concepts such as hydraulics calculations and hydrological modeling Familiar with the preparation and reading of construction drawings Excellent time management and a self-starter PURPOSE STATEMENT: Under the direction of assigned supervisor, the Engineering Associate prepares and reviews engineering plans for public infrastructure to ensure compliance with code requirements and develops engineering calculations, plans, and specifications. Lead worker responsibilities are exercised over departmental personnel as assigned

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS (For use in a job series only) Positions in this class perform technical engineering work such as preparing and reviewing engineering plans and developing engineering calculations, plans, and specifications and have lead worker responsibilities. This class differs from the higher-level Project Engineer class that performs specialized engineering oversight activities in support of city operations and holds and Oregon Professional Engineer License. The Engineering Plan Reviewer for Public Works works under the Engineering Associate job classification.

For full job classification details click here: Engineering Associate Acceptable Experience and Training Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; Environmental Science; Structural Engineering; Chemical Engineering; and 2 years of engineering experience including lead worker responsibilities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS: Valid Driver's License and safe driving record; Fundamentals of Engineering Certification. Additional Information Anticipated Recruitment Timeline* Application Opens: July 17, 2026 Application Closes: August 9, 2026 Application Review Complete: August 21, 2026 First Round Interviews: Estimated week of August 24, 2026 Selection: September, 2026 Timeline subject to change based on operational needs.

Why Work for the City of Hillsboro. At the City of Hillsboro, we value innovation, inclusion, and collaboration. Our culture encourages professional growth and supports employees who are passionate about making a difference in their community.

You'll find meaningful work, great people, and opportunities to grow your career in public service. We're committed to supporting employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and resources designed to promote health, well-being, and growth. When you join our team, you'll enjoy: Competitive pay with City contributions to PERS retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Paid time off for vacation, personal, sick leave, and holidays Deferred compensation match and HRA VEBA contributions to boost your future savings City-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance Extra perks like bilingual pay incentives and wellness reimbursements Free TriMet annual Hop Pass and SHARC and Hidden Creek Community Center recreation access for you and your immediate family Paid time off to volunteer in the community through Hillsboro Helps Ongoing professional development and training opportunities A supportive workplace that values work/life balance and employee wellness To learn more about our robust benefits package, please visit our Benefits Page.

Bilingual Incentive Pay Available Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, ASL, or any other language spoken by over 10% of the City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census will receive a monthly 3% premium pay. The incentive is paid only on hours in paid status

Proficiency will be determined by a City-administered test. Commitment to Equity At the City of Hillsboro, we believe that hiring a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve is essential to delivering exceptional City services and programs. The City of Hillsboro is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees to thrive.

We value, respect, and empower employees as unique individuals with authentic voices and diverse ideas.