Civil engineering firm located in downtown Newberg, Oregon is seeking a qualified individual to join our firm. HBH Consulting Engineers’ philosophy is to find hard working people and give them all the support and mentorship they need to excel in their career.
Job Description:
Under the general supervision of the City Engineer of Record for several cities in Oregon, the plan reviewer assists in private development review of technical documents, such as civil engineering design plans, stormwater quality/quantity reports, traffic studies, etc. The duties vary, but also involve project design, drafting, and inspection for private development projects and public works infrastructure.
Example of Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop civil engineering plans, design and contract documents for public works projects and private development. Prepare, assemble and review contract documents and bid packages for city infrastructure projects.
Design and prepare plans, cost estimates and specifications for street, traffic, storm, water and sanitary sewer projects.
Prepare pre-application meeting notes and engineering comments/conditions of approval for land use applications.
Private development project review – Review proposed developments for conformance and impact to existing master plans, City Code requirements and Public Infrastructure Standards. Develop and assign conditions of approval for the proposed development. Review engineered plans and specifications for conformance to existing master plans, City Code requirements and Public Infrastructure Standards.
Inspect private and public improvement projects as required to ensure compliance with plans and specifications; work with contractors to resolve problems, and maintain inspection notes as required.
Perform calculations and operate a variety of computerized equipment in order to prepare and plot project designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Utilize standard office software and specialized engineering software on a daily basis.
Participate in special engineering projects organizing material and information, researching data, preparing maps, graphics and reports of findings.
Assist the City Engineer of Record and project managers with special projects as assigned.
Provide assistance to other staff as workload and staffing levels dictate.
Required Qualifications:
Registration as an EIT or Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering in the State of Oregon.
Equivalent to a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering and two to five years of satisfactory experience in the field of engineering, in positions dealing with the planning, surveying, design and public works construction projects; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
Working knowledge of the practice of civil engineering for the design, cost estimation, plan check, and inspection of public works projects.
A working knowledge of current acceptable construction methods, materials and practices and a working knowledge of the accepted practices for negotiating and implementing change orders for construction projects.
The ability to effectively use oral and written communication in the performance of duties and responsibilities, and to learn and implement city procedures, regulations and requirements with respect to procurement, bidding, budget, safety, operations and organization.
Understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods and equipment, including a personal computer and applicable software; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to competently operate primary production software, including AutoCAD and Office Suite
Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license.
Desirable Qualifications:
Oregon Water Right Examiner
Oregon or Washington Professional Engineer
Experience with Oregon and/or Washington municipalities and regulatory agencies
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience with WaterCAD, PCSWMM, EPANET, or XPSWMM
Experience with GIS
Construction management and inspection experience
Experience with HydroCAD or Hydrology Studio/Hydraflow
Our Offer:
Variety in civil engineering disciplines (water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, natural resources, and private development)
Work-life balance where our employees’ health comes first
Small firm that values their employees
Supportive and friendly workplace for an individual to grow their career
Mentorship and training by experienced Professional Engineers
Overtime not required
If employees choose to work over 40 hours a week, we compensate our salaried and non-salaried employees for hours worked or they can opt for comp time that can be take as paid time off in the future
Hybrid remote work option: After successful completion of 90-day probation, this position is eligible to work remotely up to two days per week.
Our office is in a newly renovated historic building located in beautiful downtown Newberg, Oregon, across the street from City Hall. We are in the heart of Oregon's Wine Country. We are located 45 minutes from downtown Portland and 80 minutes from the Oregon Coast.
Culture:
Healthy work-life balance - we prioritize your health and happiness
Flexible work schedule - start early or start later in the day
Collaborative work environment - our office team assist each other as needed
Make a difference - we want to make the world a better place
Environmental responsibility - our design work improves the environment
Passion and talent - use your passion and talent to the fullest
Volunteering in local community - we support our employees to volunteer their time
Diversity and inclusion - we work with a diverse range of people
Mindful and purposeful work – we assist small communities with their civil needs
HBH performs engineering services predominately for municipal clients throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Our clients are mostly small to medium sized cities and special districts. We specialize in water, wastewater and general municipal engineering. This includes planning and design of water and wastewater treatment systems. In addition, we provide some private and public site development engineering, including stormwater and road design.
Typical Projects:
City Engineer of Record (Plan Review and Municipal Engineering)
Water and Wastewater Master Plans/Feasibility Studies
Water Intake and Well Design
Water Treatment Plant Design
Water Reservoir Design
Water System Distribution Design
Wastewater Collection System and Pump Station Design
Wastewater Treatment Plant Design
Water Resources Design (Wetland Restoration, Creek Restoration, Salt Marsh Restoration)
Stormwater Quality Treatment and Detention Design
Roadway Design
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Site Design
Bidding Services for all Projects
Construction Administration and Inspection Services for all Projects
Travel:
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some projects may require out-of-the-area and rarely overnight travel.
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive Salary with compensation for overtime (if overtime work is desired)
Medical/Vision Insurance (company pays for employee)
Retirement Plan (SIMPLE IRA with company match up to 3%)
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Company social events (paintballing, crabbing, rafting, BBQ’s, etc.)
HBH is a loyal employer with loyal employees. We offer our engineers the ability to grow as engineers and as people.
HBH Consulting Engineers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: DOE ($80-$110k)