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Associate In Engineering 1 – Construction Designer (Limited Duration) (Rotational Opportunity)
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery and Operations Division – Region 1
Barlow Construction Office
Portland

The role:

Apply today to be a construction designer! In this position. you will generate drawings, problem solve grade issues with computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and review projects in design. You will support our agency’s mission by ensuring we are building a safe and reliable transportation system. In this role, you get to brag about your work, be proud of the projects you helped complete and can enjoy navigating them for years to come. Hybrid remote work available – the person in this position will mainly work in the office and in the field, but there are some remote work opportunities.

This is a limited duration appointment that is expected to last approximately two years. Limited duration appointments are benefits eligible and have a designated maximum length of service. The limited duration appointment has the potential to become permanent.

We may also fill this position as a rotational assignment open to current State of Oregon employees. Rotation candidates are required to meet the position’s minimum qualifications. Rotational assignments do not have the potential to become permanent without a separate competitive recruitment process. You must have your manager's and appointing authority’s approval before applying for this assignment.

Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

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:

• Prepare geometric designs and create working drawings for construction projects.

• Coordinate and prepare construction details including drainage design adjustments, structure component elevations, and sign, signal and illumination footing elevations.

• Supplement two-dimensional and three-dimensional base maps and three-dimensional terrain models of existing ground on the CADD.

• Design digital terrain models for new roadways, prepare finished grades, cross-sections and profiles as hard copy drawings.

• Perform quantity calculations and prepare cost estimates for contract change orders, claims and monthly pay estimates.

• Document "as-built" conditions.

• Occasionally use different methods, other than CADD, in the preparation of geometric design and construction details.

• Assemble project information such as control networks, local property surveys and deeds, existing topography, location design data and utility mapping and provide the information to survey crews and inspectors.

• Coordinate all assigned phases of design work between the project office and contractor.

• Communicate daily with inspectors, surveyors, the assistant resident engineer, project coordinator and the contractor regarding progress and design issues.

• Review preliminary plans for accuracy and completeness, record comments and ensure comments are responded to.

• Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field and may require long hours, working in adverse weather, being near heavy traffic and construction equipment, moving around rough terrain, overnight travel and lifting up to 50 pounds.

• 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. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Completion of and passing score on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

OR

A bachelor's degree in civil or transportation-related engineering.

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 applying knowledge of mathematics, survey principles, engineering and construction practices and procedures.

• Experience interpreting construction plans and specifications.

• Experience in construction and contract administration.

• Experience using CADD.

• Experience working on a team.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-910-6372 or email ODOTRecruitmentCC@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• Rotation Details: Applies only to rotation candidates (current State of Oregon employees applying for this as a rotational assignment).

  • This opportunity is scheduled to last approximately two years but could change based on business needs.

  • Rotational candidates must meet the position's minimum qualifications to be considered. The successful candidate may be eligible for work out of class compensation within this classification's salary range.

  • You must have your manager's and appointing authority’s approval before applying for this opportunity. You may submit their written approval with your application materials or, if selected for interview, bring it to your interview.

  • You must be a current permanent State of Oregon employee in good standing (temporary and limited duration employees are not eligible) to apply.

  • The successful candidate will remain eligible for cost-of-living increases and regular salary adjustments, as applicable, and will remain in their permanent classification, salary range and representation.

  • Relocation will not be paid. Employee will return to their permanent position upon completion of this assignment. However, the assignment can be terminated at any time without prejudice by the sending manager, receiving manager and/or employee.

• Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the compensation plan for this position will be adjusted to reflect a cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 6.55%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the cost of living adjustment.

• This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, 01/07/2025, but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

• This classification is currently undergoing a statewide classification study.

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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