Traffic Civil Engineer

Open Until Filled!

First review of applications
- January 23, 2026
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Do you want to be part of a dynamic organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality and effective services? The City of Eugene Public Works Engineering Division is recruiting for a Civil Engineer 1/2. The department has been recognized by our peers across the country for excellence with numerous awards, and invitations to present at professional gatherings including APWA regional and national conferences.

The City of Eugene is located in the Willamette Valley, which offers a wide range of recreational activities to residents and visitors. Home to the University of Oregon, Eugene is a progressive community with engaged residents, a vibrant arts community and is known as Track Town USA; hosting national and international track and field events. Eugene offers many of the amenities of a larger city while retaining the feel and characteristics of a smaller city including a strong sense of community and a short commute to work with little traffic congestion.

The Civil Engineer 1/2 performs complex professional engineering work in the planning, investigation, and design of public works projects. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of infrastructure projects with a focus on transportation-related topics. As a member of the Transportation Engineering Team, they will provide technical expertise to support the Capital Projects Design and Construction Teams. Candidates with transportation experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Depending upon the knowledge, skills, and abilities possessed by the successful applicant, this position may be filled as either a Civil Engineer 1 or Civil Engineer 2.

Civil Engineer 1: $42.04 - $47.62 / hourly; $87,443.20 - $99,049.60 / annually
Civil Engineer 2: $44.83 - $60.52 / hourly; $93,246.40 - $ / annually

The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act (OEPA). You can learn more about our process at our

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Public Works Engineering

The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more info, click the Benefits Tab, or visit this summary page and this benefits package page.

The City of Eugene is shifting to a work environment of primarily in office work to foster collaboration and connection. New employees must work on site full time for the duration of their probationary period (typically 12 months). Following the probationary period employees may utilize a flexible working environment one day a week per the Alternative Work Policy.

To be considered for this position you must attach a cover letter and a current résumé highlighting relevant civil engineering, project management, and transportation related experience with month(s)/year(s) of employment and duties relevant to the posted position.

• Collaborate on the design and preparation of plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates for public works projects with a focus on street improvements, bike paths, traffic signals, illumination, traffic calming, safety projects, striping, and signing.
• Perform traffic studies and analyze the transportation system for safety and capacity issues using a data-driven approach. May include using modeling software, performing crash analyses, analyzing multimodal activities, and assessing intersection level of service.
• Provide transportation-focused technical and professional engineering expertise, coordination, management and/or support for the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects.
• Review public improvement plans to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and City ordinances, specifications, and codes.
• Act as lead representative for public works projects to other City Departments, Divisions, Sections, and with outside public agencies, consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, and the public.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Lead and participate as part of a team working with partner organizations, citizens, and neighborhood groups developing design concepts for infrastructure projects and helping to ensure transportation projects reflect community goals.
• Help develop and implement City standards, policies, requirements, and procedures.
• Select and manage consultants providing services for project related work, master planning, and other services as needed.
• Review transportation studies conducted by consultants.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to prepare studies and implement long-range transportation system planning.
• Provide…