CIVIL ENGINEER I WITH P.E.

About the role

The Civil Engineer I performs professional-level engineering assignments for the planning, design, and construction of projects. They manage all aspects of assigned projects/areas of focus, coordinate and provide support for work performed by City maintenance and operations crews, and supervise the work of consultants and assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage municipal projects.
• Select and manage consultants.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for construction projects.
• Lead planning of projects; establish schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate with adjoining property owners, utility providers, and city, state, and federal stakeholders.
• Manage consultants and construction contracts.
• Prepare and administer grants and loans.
• Provide technical assistance to consultants, customers, and staff; assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices.
• Communicate with concerned citizens, City departments, and outside agencies to provide engineering assistance and recommendations, exchange information, discuss concerns and needs, respond to inquiries and complaints; assure appropriate information is provided and problems are resolved.
• Monitor assigned projects during construction; perform inspection activities as required.
• Maintain project records and documentation; prepare payment requests; monitor project expenditures to keep them within budget.
• Manage consultant contracts and related projects as necessary; represent the City on assigned boards/committees.
• Compose correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the general public.
• Prepare and/or review a variety of technical reports and/or analysis to support programs and/or City operations, present written and oral recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of long-range plans.
• Provide guidance to assigned support staff; explain engineering concepts and principles; review documents and correspondence.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Sciences degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
• Four (4) years demonstrated engineering experience.
• Registration as Professional Engineer in Washington State or ability to obtain same within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D (desired).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
• Principles and practices of project management and contract administration.
• Interpret, apply, and explain local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Municipal government operations.
• Oral and written communication skills to include correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to communicate scientific and technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policymakers.
• Report writing and record-keeping.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.