Job Details

Jackson County Employment Opportunity

Jackson County Roads Department Engineering Division is dedicated to professionally managing and maintaining an efficient and cost-effective transportation system that improves our community's and future generations' quality of life.

Are you looking for a new opportunity to expand your civil engineering and public works knowledge? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking to hire one new team member for the Jackson County Roads Department for Summer 2026 (June September). The position will spend the majority of its days outdoors supporting the services of the engineering team at the Roads and Parks Department. Candidates will build valuable experience in the field while working directly with professional engineers while gaining knowledge and experience from veteran team members. Employees in these positions gain experience with modern-day engineering practices and equipment. Many past employees have gone on to be hired into permanent engineering-related positions. The summer intern opportunity may be your stepping stone into the permanent field of civil engineering!

Southern Oregon is one of the most beautiful areas of the Pacific Northwest, and we are located in Jackson County, Oregon. With moderate weather and temperatures, we have breathtaking mountains in a region featuring world-class outdoor recreation opportunities, including Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast. We are a diverse county consisting of 11 incorporated cities and numerous unincorporated communities, covering many miles of land, forests, rivers, and lakes.

Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. (may vary)

$23.24 - $37.58 per hour

The ideal candidates will have some basic experience in the engineering field. Primary duties are listed below, so take a look!

Jackson County strives to recruit, hire and retain the best employees!

Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.

Must submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.

Examples of essential position duties:

• Perform traffic counts
• Engineering data collection
• Construction Inspection
• Perform other engineering related work as assigned

Working conditions: Work is primarily performed outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather and traffic conditions.

Minimum qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• One year college course work in related field
• Current, valid Oregon Driver's license and a good driving record.

Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. Upon request, special accommodations and/or assistance will be gladly provided for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory impairments. Because of the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, persons hired by the county must be able to present acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.