Associate Civil Engineer

About the role

This is an AFSCME represented full-time regular position. The City of Lakewood participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Responsibilities

• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform construction management and construction engineering duties including: contract administration, shop drawing and submittal reviews, coordination with utilities and contractors, change order development and cost analysis, progress payments, and on-site reviews.
• Make complex calculations involving assigned engineering specialty including utilities, construction, transportation and others.
• Review calculations and designs to assure conformance with City engineering and professional engineering standards.
• Apply for and administer grants and loans associated with public works projects.
• Review complex architectural and engineering plans and drawings to assure compliance with City ordinances, engineering standards and policies.
• Develop and/or manage the development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E) for municipal construction projects, such as streets, traffic improvements, storm water improvements, and water and sewerage systems in compliance with professional engineering standards and procedures.
• Oversee in-house and/or consultant design team(s) to ensure compliance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Conduct and/or direct planning, studies and research in association with public works projects, planning documents, and operations.
• Compile and analyze statistical and technical information, maps and other data related to engineering projects and prepare reports concerning projects and related activities.
• Maintain various records and files as required. Provide written and verbal reports as necessary on assigned projects and contracts; present reports to outside groups, City Council, Hearings Examiner, or others as requested.
• Actively champion a culture of and commitment to workplace safety through everyday actions and leadership.

Requirements

• A typical combination is: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field AND three years progressively responsible public works engineering experience required.
• Engineer In Training (EIT) certificate desired.
• A valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets an acceptable standard for safety at the point of hire and throughout employment in this position.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Qualifications

• Principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Modern engineering methods as applied to the design, project management and construction of public works, public utilities, transportation and general construction.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Correct English usage, grammar and vocabulary.
• Computer software such as; Excel, Word.
• Technical specialty within engineering discipline appropriate to assignment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Principles of work direction and guidance of other technical personnel on project teams.
• Computer aided drafting and design software, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Pavement Management Systems (PMS).

Skills

• Design and evaluate engineering projects to assure objectives and codes are followed.
• Compile and analyze statistical and technical information, maps, and other pertinent data.
• Perform general computer duties using miscellaneous software such as Excel and Word.
• Meet schedules, commitments and time lines.
• Perform difficult and complex engineering mathematical computations.
• Make verbal presentations and lead technical meetings.
• Plan, organize and lead complex projects involving other technical personnel.
• Interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships using tact, patience and courtesy with others.
• Effectively lead technical staff members in a team environment.
• Conduct field evaluations to review actual systems.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Benefits

See the benefits summary for AFSCME MEMBERS for details. For AFSCME MEMBERS, this is a summary of benefits and is not meant to be all inclusive. Please refer to Local 1938, Washington State Council of County and City Employees of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees collective bargaining agreement, City policies and plan booklets for details.