Civil Engineer 2 – Transportation Improvement Section

Why it's a great opportunity: In this role you will be the team lead and project manager in all aspects for transportation project design. While overseeing the design of these transportation projects, you will also set the schedule to meet the preliminary engineering and final engineering phases to meet the construction advertisement date. You will also connect with project partners to include teams from right-of-way, bridges, environmental services, traffic, consultants, road maintenance, survey, and construction. Your leadership and project management will assist in guiding the team in respect to scope, budget, and on time delivery. Supporting software for planning and reports such as Bluebeam, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil3D, MGS Flood, and others are available. Ensuring high quality project focus will keep the counties transportation improvement program on track. 

Why it's a great department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is 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!
 
Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: Your success will ultimately come from successful project completion but also from compliance with federal and state agencies and funding. You will need to successfully communicate verbally and on formal documents County intent to the public, property owners, community groups, utilities, and occasionally local tribes.  Resource collaboration and strong communication with other teams and divisions of Planning and Public Works will further ensure your success. 

Your future in this role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Develops, administers, designs, and inspects capital improvement projects, which may include roadway, sidewalks, ADA improvements, shared use paths, roundabouts, traffic control devices, storm sewer structures, water quality/quantity facilities, or other appurtenances. Reviews traffic and sewer design and specification components of these capital improvement projects.
• Reviews existing franchise utilities in the Rights of Way and coordinates conflicts and conflict resolution.
• Studies, analyzes, reviews and prepares engineering-related reports as required by state, federal and local authorities. Presents findings orally or in writing to county staff, officials, or other agencies.
• Reviews and recommends changes to consultant engineer prepared plans to meet County standards.
• Reviews projects for compliance with Critical Areas and environmental regulations and writes project conditions. 
• Prepares and reviews comprehensive engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages development of systems for the County including administration of contracts and agreements with consultants.
• Calculates and verifies pay quantities for proper payment for contracted services, reviews calculations and accuracy of submittals.
• Serves as field engineer or project manager in charge of various construction projects.
• Plans, assigns, and assists technicians and lower-level engineers in construction project inspection and administration.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training AND 
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience related to the position is required. 
• A bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program in civil engineering, or a closely related field, may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis, up to four years.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. 

Preferred qualifications:

• A Professional Engineer’s license is desirable. 

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.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• 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 may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application 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 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

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 place people are proud to call home?

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