County Engineer

 
Klamath County
Job Announcement Job Title: County Engineer Salary: $8,321.75 - $10,832.44, depending on experience Klamath County is located in beautiful southern Oregon and home to the city of Klamath Falls, known as the state’s City of Sunshine with over 300 days of sunshine annually!  Klamath County offers everything for outdoor adventurers as well as a unique and diverse art community.  We are home to Oregon Institute of Technology and Kingsley Field Air Base, where the 173rd Fighter Wing resides. For more information about living in this community, please visit Klamath County is seeking a talented and experienced Civil Engineer to join our team as the County Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to plan, design, and oversee major public works projects that will shape the future infrastructure of our county. Key Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering division and supervise a team of professionals
- Design plans and specifications for roads, bridges, drainage systems, and traffic control
- Conduct advanced transportation planning for county streets and rural roads
- Oversee construction projects and ensure compliance with specifications
- Coordinate with other agencies, committees, and the public on improvement projects
- Perform materials testing and bridge maintenance planning Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field plus 7 to 10 years’ experience
- Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in Oregon
- Excellent technical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Strong communication abilities to present to diverse stakeholders
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, database software, and other engineering tools The Ideal Candidate
Our County Engineer will be a dynamic leader with a passion for public works and infrastructure development. You thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with the Public Works team, contractors, and the community. With your expertise, you will ensure our county's roads, bridges, and facilities are designed and constructed to the highest standards of quality and safety. Join Klamath County and be a driving force behind our growing region's infrastructure. Excellent benefits and a competitive salary are offered for this exempt position. Apply today and make your mark on the future of Klamath County's Public Works!**Please contact Human Resources for a more in-depth description of the job and more details on our extensive benefits package.**