Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Oregon
Construction Project Engineer jobs in Oregon are concentrated in Portland, Salem, and Eugene, where large infrastructure programs, commercial development, and public works projects sustain steady demand at every level from entry-level field engineers to senior project leads. Major employers with a lasting Oregon presence include AECOM, Kiewit, and Portland General Electric, each running substantial capital programs in the state. Civil infrastructure, transportation, and commercial building are the most active specialties in Oregon's market right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This is an exceptionally exciting moment to enter the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Global demand for advanced computing-driven by AI, automation, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation-is fueling the largest period of growth and reinvestment the sector has seen in decades. Semiconductors are now recognized as critical to economic resilience, national security, and technological leadership leading to unprecedented expansion in manufacturing capacity and innovation. For professionals in the field, this translates to rare opportunities to shape breakthrough technologies, contribute to globally significant projects, and be part of arguably the most rapidly evolving and impactful industry ever.
Intel's Global Construction Engineering (GCE) organization is responsible for the design and engineering of Intel's major manufacturing and cleanroom facilities worldwide. Our organization consists of highly specialized, in house architects and engineers working in a deeply collaborative environment. Together with our factory, operations, and supply chain partners, we deliver some of the most technically complex construction programs in the industry-projects that demand precision, speed, and disciplined cost management.
Our vision is to be the world leader in semiconductor foundry construction engineering, and we are expanding our team to support the acceleration of Intel Foundry's manufacturing roadmap. We are seeking exceptional, technical talent to join our organization that thrive in a fast paced environment that enjoys working with leading edge technology and is motivated by opportunities to innovate and make meaningful business impact.
This is a hybrid position in Hillsboro, Oregon. Training assignments may be required at other domestic or international locations.
As an Electrical Project Engineer - Global Construction Engineering your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Consult for any major construction project related to facilities power systems.
- Assess the feasibility of new projects.
- Develop more detailed scope through field walks and collaboration with facilities operations partners and project engineers from other disciplines.
- Serve as the Owner's representative to provide technical guidance and issue resolution during detailed design and construction.
- Manage the performance of the Integrators Architectural and Engineering/Owners design.
- Act as consultant vendor in their discipline.
- Interface and coordinate with contract design, construction, scheduling, and estimating resources.
- Interface with facilities staff and project managers to enable facility design efforts for their area of expertise.
- Define design criteria, lead scope definition and justification, develop design concepts, and oversee completion of positioning, programming, and detailed design.
- Work with estimators to ensure costs are captured and project budgets are met.
- Improve standards and drive innovative solutions.
Collaborate and share learnings with their counterparts at other sites across the globe. Build and drive safety culture of caring in every business environment, office to the construction sites, and from front-end planning to construction execution.
The successful candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:
- Written, visual and verbal communication skills- especially in communicating technical issues.
- Willingness to collaborate across engineering disciplines, organizations and geographic boundaries.
- Team and quality-oriented skills.
- Technical writing skills (e.g. specifications).
- Technical skills in electrical engineering.
- Skills to lead and provide direction to technical teams.
- Champion and value the safety culture of caring throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications:
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 4+ years of experience on design and construction of electrical systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 3+ years of experience on design and construction of electrical power systems.
- Focus on industrial, semiconductor, and cleanroom projects.
- Professional Engineer status.
Experience in the following:
- Reading and interpreting construction contract documents.
- 1-line diagrams and BIM (3D modeling).
- ATEX and EPD requirements.
- Power modeling databases such as EasyPower or SLM is preferred.
3+ years of experience in:
- Electrical systems such as medium voltage, low voltage, emergency power systems, critical (UPS) power systems, lighting systems, and heat trace systems.
- Managing project change control.
- Construction, start-up, and commissioning/turnover of electrical facilities systems. Building and fire codes and hazardous occupancies is preferred.
Job Type:
Experienced HireShift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:
US, Oregon, HillsboroAdditional Locations:
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of Trust
N/ABenefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.Job Details:
Job Description:
This is an exceptionally exciting moment to enter the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Global demand for advanced computing-driven by AI, automation, cloud infrastructure, and digital transformation-is fueling the largest period of growth and reinvestment the sector has seen in decades. Semiconductors are now recognized as critical to economic resilience, national security, and technological leadership leading to unprecedented expansion in manufacturing capacity and innovation. For professionals in the field, this translates to rare opportunities to shape breakthrough technologies, contribute to globally significant projects, and be part of arguably the most rapidly evolving and impactful industry ever.
Intel's Global Construction Engineering (GCE) organization is responsible for the design and engineering of Intel's major manufacturing and cleanroom facilities worldwide. Our organization consists of highly specialized, in house architects and engineers working in a deeply collaborative environment. Together with our factory, operations, and supply chain partners, we deliver some of the most technically complex construction programs in the industry-projects that demand precision, speed, and disciplined cost management.
Our vision is to be the world leader in semiconductor foundry construction engineering, and we are expanding our team to support the acceleration of Intel Foundry's manufacturing roadmap. We are seeking exceptional, technical talent to join our organization that thrive in a fast paced environment that enjoys working with leading edge technology and is motivated by opportunities to innovate and make meaningful business impact.
This is a hybrid position in Hillsboro, Oregon. Training assignments may be required at other domestic or international locations.
As an Electrical Project Engineer - Global Construction Engineering your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Consult for any major construction project related to facilities power systems.
- Assess the feasibility of new projects.
- Develop more detailed scope through field walks and collaboration with facilities operations partners and project engineers from other disciplines.
- Serve as the Owner's representative to provide technical guidance and issue resolution during detailed design and construction.
- Manage the performance of the Integrators Architectural and Engineering/Owners design.
- Act as consultant vendor in their discipline.
- Interface and coordinate with contract design, construction, scheduling, and estimating resources.
- Interface with facilities staff and project managers to enable facility design efforts for their area of expertise.
- Define design criteria, lead scope definition and justification, develop design concepts, and oversee completion of positioning, programming, and detailed design.
- Work with estimators to ensure costs are captured and project budgets are met.
- Improve standards and drive innovative solutions.
Collaborate and share learnings with their counterparts at other sites across the globe. Build and drive safety culture of caring in every business environment, office to the construction sites, and from front-end planning to construction execution.
The successful candidate should exhibit the following behavioral traits:
- Written, visual and verbal communication skills- especially in communicating technical issues.
- Willingness to collaborate across engineering disciplines, organizations and geographic boundaries.
- Team and quality-oriented skills.
- Technical writing skills (e.g. specifications).
- Technical skills in electrical engineering.
- Skills to lead and provide direction to technical teams.
- Champion and value the safety culture of caring throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications:
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
This position is not eligible for Intel immigration sponsorship.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 4+ years of experience on design and construction of electrical systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field with 3+ years of experience on design and construction of electrical power systems.
- Focus on industrial, semiconductor, and cleanroom projects.
- Professional Engineer status.
Experience in the following:
- Reading and interpreting construction contract documents.
- 1-line diagrams and BIM (3D modeling).
- ATEX and EPD requirements.
- Power modeling databases such as EasyPower or SLM is preferred.
3+ years of experience in:
- Electrical systems such as medium voltage, low voltage, emergency power systems, critical (UPS) power systems, lighting systems, and heat trace systems.
- Managing project change control.
- Construction, start-up, and commissioning/turnover of electrical facilities systems. Building and fire codes and hazardous occupancies is preferred.
Job Type:
Experienced HireShift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:
US, Oregon, HillsboroAdditional Locations:
Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of Trust
N/ABenefits
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this Role
This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.See All 14 Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Oregon
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The qualifications that appear most often in construction project engineer jobs across Oregon.
- Bachelor's degree in civil, construction, or structural engineering from an accredited program
- EIT certification or active Oregon PE license through the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
- Proficiency in project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contracts
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and Oregon-specific construction site compliance requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with subcontractors and public agencies
Construction Project Engineer Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project engineer in Oregon?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in civil, construction, or mechanical engineering from an accredited program, followed by the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer in Training status. Oregon licensure is governed by the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying, and many employers expect candidates to be pursuing or holding a Professional Engineer license for senior roles. Entry-level engineers typically begin in field or assistant roles on active project sites.
How much do construction project engineers make in Oregon?
Construction project engineers in Oregon earn a median of about $105,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,560 for the lowest 10% to over $166,060 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire construction project engineers in Oregon?
Oregon construction project engineer roles are posted by Skanska, Cochran, and BRPH and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Oregon's active public infrastructure programs and large commercial development pipeline keep a broad mix of general contractors, utility companies, and engineering consultancies posting openings throughout the year.
Which Oregon cities have the most construction project engineer jobs?
Portland, Albany, and Oregon lead Oregon for construction project engineer openings. Portland drives the largest share due to its concentration of engineering firms, public transit expansion, and commercial development, while Salem draws demand from state agency capital projects and Eugene sees consistent hiring tied to university construction programs and regional infrastructure work.
Are there remote construction project engineer jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. About 33% of construction project engineer openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which reflects how site-dependent most of the work is. Pre-construction planning, estimating, and submittal review are the parts of the role most likely to allow a remote day, while active site coordination and field observation almost always require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a construction project engineer in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is an assistant project engineer or field engineer role at a general contractor or public agency, where Oregon employers like Kiewit and city and county public works departments regularly bring on recent graduates. Completing your EIT registration through the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying gives candidates a concrete credential edge, and internships through Oregon State University's or the University of Oregon's engineering programs are a direct pipeline into these roles.
Where can I find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to construction project engineer jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings across contractors, engineering consultancies, and public agencies. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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