Geotechnical Engineer III

About the role

The ideal candidate will have field investigation, geotechnical analysis, and report preparation experience and be successful at managing a variety of projects. Typical activities include geotechnical design of complex projects such as bridge foundations, culvert replacements, retaining walls, embankments, cut/fill slopes, landslide remediation, and pavements.

Responsibilities

• Project management, analysis, and design of major improvements and modifications to public works roads and structures
• Produces design reports and plans, specifications and cost estimates for construction of public works facilities such as roadways, bridges, surface water systems, and solid waste sites
• Reviews engineering design work to ensure proposed designs meet project needs, engineering specifications and cost regulatory requirements
• Conducts or directs the preparation of major planning or design engineering studies by identifying and researching needs and problems in the area of specialization
• Makes recommendations for mitigating measures to reduce or provide for environmental impacts to the county road system
• Evaluates field laboratory soils results and makes engineering recommendations pertaining to the foundation design of roadway, bridge foundations, retaining walls and landslide corrections
• Manages the civil materials testing laboratory; approves construction materials and their sources, maintains materials records, makes recommendations pertaining to material acceptance; establishes related procedures and criteria as necessary
• Coordinates the location, notification and preparation of presentations at public meetings for assigned projects and assists in other project manager's public meetings
• Provides technical testimony at Public Hearings or Meetings
• Provides technical assistance, guidance, and training to engineering staff
• Serves as a technical resource in a specialized area of engineering to resolve complex design and construction problems within the public right of way and provide assistance in correcting related problems on private property
• Performs related duties as required

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field, and four (4) years of civil engineering experience, three (3) of which are in the area of specialization
• Must pass job related tests
• A valid Washington State Driver's License

Qualifications

• A Professional Engineer's License or ability to obtain one by demonstrated training or experience is required for most positions
• Must pass reference and background checks
• Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity

Skills

• Knowledge of engineering mathematics applied to area of specialization
• Engineering principles and practices and the materials and equipment applicable to the area of specialization
• Current codes, trends, and developments in the field of engineering specialization
• Principles of project management, organization and administration
• Laws and regulations applicable to the area of assignment

Benefits

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