Civil Engineer Jobs in Gresham, OR

A Civil Engineer is an integral part of the engineering industry, responsible for designing, constructing, and overseeing the maintenance of infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, buildings, water supply systems, and wastewater treatment plants. They perform various tasks such as conducting feasibility studies, developing detailed plans, estimating costs, and ensuring that projects comply with legal requirements and environmental guidelines. A Civil Engineer also plays a crucial role in making decisions on issues like traffic flow, water resource use, and urban development.

Important skills for a Civil Engineer include strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in using specialized software for designing and modeling infrastructure systems. They should also have excellent communication skills to effectively present their ideas and negotiate with clients and other professionals. The essential certifications for a Civil Engineer include a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license which requires a degree from an ABET-accredited program, four years of relevant work experience, and passing scores on two exams. Prior to becoming a Civil Engineer, individuals might work as a Civil Engineering Intern, Engineering Technician, or Junior Civil Engineer to gain practical experience and technical skills in the field.

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Structural Engineer

  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 19 hours ago

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with Structural Engineering focus. Minimum 6-10 years of experience as a consulting engineer focused on structural design....

Senior Transportation Engineer

  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 1 day ago
  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 1 day ago

Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in design with project management experience a plus....

Structural Engineer 7- Hydraulic Structures

  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 2 days ago

**Preferred Qualifications:** - Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a Structural Focus. - Professional Structural Engineer license. - Experience with analysis and design of reinforced concrete...

Building Engineer (2pm shift)

  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Building Engineer (2pm shift) Job ID 223350 Posted 04-Jun-2025 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance Location(s) Portland - Oregon - United States...

Civil Engineer Land Development (PE)

  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 2 days ago

. + A civil engineer with 510 years of experience in land development. + Proficient with Civil 3D or similar design tools. + Detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple active projects. + An effective...

Mobile Building Engineer

  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 2 days ago
  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 2 days ago

Job Title Mobile Building Engineer Job Description Summary This position supports the Assistant and/or Chief Engineer and Sr. Facilities Manager in the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and...

Structural Engineer

  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 3 days ago

Come work in a dynamic environment where people are inspired to produce high quality work every day. Not only will you receive a generous PTO & benefits plan, but also a nationally recognized...

Not Seeing What Youre Looking For - Structural Engineers (PE, SE)

  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 3 days ago
  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 3 days ago

Not Seeing What You're Looking For - Structural Engineers (PE, SE) Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. 401(k) United States, Oregon, Portland 15930 Southwest 72nd Avenue (Show on map) Jun 03,...

Senior Building Engineer

  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 4 days ago

Job Listing ID: 4283593 Job Title: Senior Building Engineer Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Portland Date Posted: 06/03/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided Shift: Not...

Structural Engineer - Temporary Structures - Kiewit Infrastructure Engineering

  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vancouver, WA (19 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 4 days ago

design software will be an advantage; this includes AutoCAD, BlueBeam, MathCAD, Navisworks, RISA-3D etc....

Civil Project Engineer

  • Tigard, OR (18 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 5 days ago
  • Tigard, OR (18 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 5 days ago

Froelich Engineers Inc. is seeking a civil engineer to join our firms growing civil engineering department....

Structural Project Engineer/Project Manager (Tigard/Tualatin)

  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Established in 1983, we are a dynamic structural and civil engineering firm with offices in Portland and Bend, Oregon and Denver, Colorado....

Roadway Engineer

  • Lake Oswego, OR (13 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Lake Oswego, OR (13 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 6 days ago

The Opportunity RS&H is seeking a Highway Engineer to join our Transportation Group in our Lake Oswego, OR office! Job Summary: The Highway Engineer will be responsible for roadway/highway...

Structural Project Engineer - Remote Work Eligible

  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 6 days ago
  • Portland, OR (12 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 6 days ago

Job Classification: Civil Engineers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more...

Remote Work

Structural Engineer- Hydropower/Hydraulic Structures Job Details Black & Veatch Family of Companies

  • Tualatin, OR (18 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 9 days ago
  • Tualatin, OR (18 miles from Gresham, OR)
  • 9 days ago

Proficiency with use of structural analysis software such as RISA 3D, STAADPro, ANSYS or SAP 2000. Experience with Army Corps of Engineers projects and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)....

Demographic Data for Gresham, OR

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Salary for Civil Engineer Jobs in Gresham, OR

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Civil Engineers in Gresham, OR offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
53.7%
Master's Degree
29.9%
Associate's Degree
5.9%
Doctorate Degree
4.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
High School or GED
2.4%
Some College
0.4%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Civil Engineers in Gresham, OR
4-6 years
28.6%
2-4 years
23.8%
None
23.8%
1-2 years
14.3%
6-8 years
4.8%
Less than 1 year
4.8%



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