Civil Engineer 2 - Surface Water Management - Capital Improvement Projects

Why It's a Great Opportunity: 
 
Pierce County Planning and Public Works, Surface Water Management does meaningful work in an organization that supports innovation and collaboration. This is your opportunity to become part of a team that helps develop and implement projects that address real needs within our community, be it flood control, fish passage or addressing water quality issues. Surface Water Management (SWM) wants all our team members to feel empowered to suggest ways our projects and processes can be improved.

Why It’s A Great Department
 
 Planning and Public Works (PPW) is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
How to be Successful in the Role: 
 
Bring your experience, collaboration skills and understanding of civil engineering principles and practices of civil engineering related to surface water management, road improvements, water quality, habitat and fish passage projects.  Be ready to apply your abilities to help multidisciplinary team’s scope, design, and construct a variety of surface water projects.  A person in this position routinely collaborates with a variety of stakeholders.  Therefore, a person must have strong verbal and writing skills in order to be successful in this position. To be successful in this role familiarity with Washington State Department of Transportation specifications for Roads, Bridge and Municipal construction is a must.  Skills in project management processes, methods and principals are critical for this position, as well as strong time management skills and the ability to support multiple concurrent project teams.   The Surface Water Management team is composed of skilled professional committed to provide guidance to new team member to be successful.  
 
Essential Responsibilities
 
Skills Immediately Required:  

• Understanding of principles and practices of civil engineering related to surface water management, road improvements, water quality, habitat and fish passage projects.
• Familiarity with Washington State Department of Transportation Specifications for Roads, Bridge, and municipal construction.
• Skills in Project management processes, methods, and principals.
• Strong time management and people skills along with an ability to support multiple concurrent project teams
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing regarding complex engineering problems and technical data.

Core Daily Responsibilities:
 

• Perform daily duties as a Project Manager to oversee the development of multiple capital improvement. projects.
• Preparing construction contract documents in preparation for public bidding, evaluating project bids, and providing construction administration.
• Oversee the preparation, management, and coordination of consultant contract documents for professional engineering design services.
• Preparation of grant applications and supporting documentations for funding.
• Coordination with other County departments and outside agencies or municipalities to develop planning and design efforts for capital improvement projects.  
• Working with a diverse group of professionals including environmental permitting staff, right-of-way agents, grant accountants, engineering technicians, and planning staff.

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.  To view the complete classification, click here.  

Recruiting Requirements:
 
Three years of progressively responsible experience related to the position AND either a four-year degree in a closely related field or substituting for the degree be registered as an EIT or an additional 4 years of directly related work which demonstrate the ability to perform the essential responsibilities.

Desired Qualification:  Possession of Professional Engineering License (PE) is desirable.
 
SPECIAL NOTE:

• Requires satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a County-approved physical examination, may be required prior to appointment to the position.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's license
• Successful completion of a Pierce County background investigation.

To be considered for this opportunity please:
 
Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format you may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  
 
This is a competitive selection process.  Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed.   Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration.  Notification of application status normally occurs 4 to 6 weeks after the closing date.   Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.  

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
 
At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.

Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

Salary : $42 - $54