What We Do
At the City of Wilsonville, we come together to build a safe, connected, and thriving community. The Community Development Department plays a key role in shaping the City’s future through planning, building, engineering, and economic development. Our Engineering Division delivers the infrastructure that makes Wilsonville work— managing projects to design, build, and maintain the roads, utilities, parks, pathways, and public spaces that support a high quality of life for residents and a strong environment for businesses.
What You Will Do
As the Capital Projects Engineering Manager, you will lead high-impact projects from vision to reality while guiding a talented and dedicated team. You’ll oversee the planning, design, and construction of capital improvements that leave a lasting mark on the community. This role is hands-on, collaborative, and strategic. You’ll partner with internal departments, consultants, contractors, and the public to deliver projects that improve mobility, sustainability, and livability across the city.
You’ll also get to work on interesting and visible projects, such as:
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Transportation and multimodal improvements that keep Wilsonville moving
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Utility and infrastructure upgrades that support long-term growth
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Public space and right-of-way enhancements that improve safety and accessibility
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Complex capital projects that balance innovation, sustainability, and fiscal responsibility
Click here for a comprehensive list of Wilsonville capital improvement projects.
Who We Are Looking For
We’re seeking a collaborative leader who is passionate about public service and building strong teams. Someone who:
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Communicates clearly and inspires trust
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Brings experience managing complex capital projects
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Enjoys mentoring staff and developing future leaders
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Balances creative thinking with practical, results-driven solutions
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Understands the importance of safety, sustainability, and community livability
Your Background-
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
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Oregon Professional Engineer registration (or ability to obtain within six months)
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Six years of engineering experience, including at least three years in public works or capital project management
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Excellent leadership, collaboration, and project delivery skills
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re excited about leading meaningful infrastructure projects and making a lasting difference in a growing, forward-thinking city, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and responses to the supplemental questions to be considered—and come help build Wilsonville’s future.
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Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, manages the Engineering Division's capital projects function for the Community Development Department. Specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to: implementing the City's Capital Improvement Program; providing professional engineering oversight in project programming, planning, design, construction and administration; managing other staff and outside consultants and contractors; and coordinating with other agencies.
This position coordinates with the Development Engineering Manager to efficiently and effectively schedule and assign duties to Engineering Division staff.
This position reports to the City Engineer and supervises engineering staff as assigned.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
Experience: At least six years of related engineering experience, including a minimum of three years as a registered engineer in a progressively responsible position associated with public works and capital improvement project management.
Certifications: Registration in Oregon as a Professional Engineer is required. P.E.s from out of state will be given six months to obtain Oregon registration.
Skills & Abilities
Knowledge and skill in applying mathematics and science; the principles and practices of civil engineering; management theories and principles; municipal budgeting theories and principles; contract management; and local, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances governing engineering and public works projects.
Knowledge of safety standards, practices, and procedures.
Able to learn City procedures, regulations, codes, and requirements with respect to construction, procurement, safety, operations, organization, and budget process.
Able to interpret and apply complex rules, regulations, laws, and ordinances to technical and administrative details.
Able to produce and utilize accurate and useful estimates for time, funding, materials and equipment needed for all public works construction projects.
Able to manage capital improvement projects with respect to time, staff allocation, and fiscal resources.
Able to develop and implement a construction schedule ensuring the efficient, timely, and cost-effective completion of construction projects.
Strong computer skills to perform the essential functions of the position, typically using project tracking and financial software and MS Office including Word, Excel, Adobe, and PowerPoint.
Strong oral and written communication skills in daily performance of duties and responsibilities, including internal and external communication to convey engineering concepts and preparation of project specifications, requests for proposals, and staff reports.
Able to make presentations before the City Council, Budget Committee, and other City Committees and Commissions.
Interpersonal skills necessary to supervise staff work effectively and successfully work with other department staff, City staff, elected officials, and the public.
A valid driver's license.
