Under supervision of a Professional Engineer, performs professional-level civil engineering work in connection with a variety of Public Works projects. The Civil Engineer analyzes, researches, plans, and designs municipal structures and systems, reviews development plans, and/or leads technical support staff in the work of the assigned section. Incumbents frequently use professional judgment in analyzing engineering data and system problems. May be assigned to perform limited section supervisory responsibilities.

First review of applications will be on, or after, June 27, 2024, and weekly thereafter. To ensure consideration for this position, please submit your application as soon as possible.

The duties include but are not limited to the following:

General Responsibilities: 

• Regularly takes initiative in recommending changes in work methods, policies, and procedures to improve levels of service delivery and improve overall operating efficiencies.
• Monitors day-to-day operations and anticipates and troubleshoots problems where needed.
• Handles complaints and answers questions regarding public facilities.
• Responds quickly and appropriately to citizen inquiries, requests for service, and/or complaints.
• Routinely detects and prevents errors or mistakes that would prove costly or could seriously disrupt a City service or project.
• Performs feasibility studies leading to conceptual designs and preliminary engineering estimates as assigned. Presents project alternatives, if applicable.
• Assesses environmental concerns related to assigned projects and assesses environmental impacts of project alternatives.
• Prepares or assists with preparation of grant applications and supporting studies, documentation, and data on assigned projects.
• May represent the City at inter-agency meetings, Council meetings, committee meetings, or with contractors or citizen groups as assigned.
• May assist in inspection of construction projects for conformance to specifications and preparation of contract pay estimates.
• May assist with construction administration, including in-house and consultant designed projects.
• Uses personal computer to perform engineering tasks. Uses AutoCAD, database, spreadsheet, desk top publishing, modeling, and other software to complete tasks.
• Usually perceives when non-routine activities are required and offers to help without needing to be asked.
• Makes efforts to modify workload to assist with an emergent problem, assignment, or project whenever feasible.
• Works overtime as assigned.

Specific functions within Engineering include, but are not limited to:

Utilities/Water Resources:

• Develops plans, specifications, and estimates for water, wastewater, stormwater and reclaimed water projects.
• Prepares isometric, perspective, and working sketches (primarily in AutoCAD and manually).
• Prepares planimetric and topographic maps and prepares map from own field data.
• Leads and directs technical support staff on assigned project(s); i.e. schedules work, reviews work for accuracy, coaches or trains as appropriate, and ensures timely completion of project design work. Refers all performance issues to immediate supervisor for resolution and participates in joint problem solving as appropriate.
• Conducts plan review of water, wastewater, stormwater and reclaimed water projects for conformance to all guidelines and specifications.
• Assists with construction administration and inspection duties including review submittals, updating the Record of Materials, material quantity review, as-built drawings, force account inspections, and distribution of construction notification letters.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or registration as an engineer-in-training AND a minimum of one (1) year of engineering experience in water, stormwater, and/or wastewater.

*May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level of knowledge and ability required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Professional Engineer.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a thorough background investigation and pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position and maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at time of hire OR must obtain within 30 days from date of hire, and must have a driving record acceptable to the City and the City’s insurance carrier.
• Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Knowledge of:

• General civil engineering practices and state, federal, and local design standards, guidelines, and municipal ordinances, standards, policies, and procedures pertinent to public works construction projects.
• Public works construction practices.
• Transportation engineer needs knowledge of HCM, MUTCD, AutoCAD, ASSHTO, SOFTDESK, ITE, LAG.
• Pertinent safety regulations, standards, and guidelines related to public works construction projects.

Skill in:

• Analyze a variety of administrative, environmental, and civic problems as they relate to assigned projects, and make sound recommendations as to their solutions.
• Resolve problems and mediate or facilitate cooperation among conflicting parties.
• Establish and maintain effective harmonious working relationships both internal and external to the organization.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, as well as presentation techniques.
• Be a self-starter, organized, analytical, and attentive to detail.
• Work under stress to meet deadlines.