Civil Engineer 2 - Office of the County Engineer

Why it's a great opportunity:In this role with the Program Development team, you will lead the development, administration, and management of State and Federal transportation grant projects. This Civil Engineer 2 role is vital to the County’s ability to leverage limited local funds and secure outside funding to keep the county preserving, maintaining, and improving our critical transportation infrastructure. You will also contribute to a team that develops a number of key planning and programming documents including the county’s 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), the Safe Routes to School Plan, and ADA Transition plan. You will collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the Puget Sound Regional Council, working together to address transportation issues in our region and coordinate with various regional committees focused on transportation projects, programs, policies, and funding. You will work on a wide range of priority projects and programs with a variety of other Divisions and Departments such as Finance, Parks, and Maintenance and Operations, among others.

You will be the team’s expert and lead on developing Benefit Cost Analysis (BCA) in alignment with the US Department of Transportation for a variety of priority capital transportation projects. Your experience in grants, economic assessments, and BCA’s will be used for in-house expertise as well as coordination with consultants.

Learn more about our projects here:

• Canyon Road East Projects | Pierce County, WA - Official Website
• 112th Street East - A Street South to 18th Avenue East (CRP 5686) | Pierce County, WA - Official Website (piercecountywa.gov)
• https://www.piercecountywa.gov/2977/Transportation-Improvement-Program
• https://www.piercecountywa.gov/4391/Safe-Routes-to-School-Plan
• https://www.piercecountywa.gov/3987/ADA-Transition-Plan

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 Workshere.

How to be successful in the role:Your success will come from effectively communicating with internal teams, specialty groups, and outside agencies with utmost customer service. You will also work independently on highly complex products and make professional judgments and decisions on various data and costs to analyze current projects and prepare us for future success. Other competencies that we’re looking for include:

• Collaborative, self-motivated and works well independently, as needed.
• Exercises professional judgement and is comfortable making and communicating decisions.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Learning mindset.
• Organized.

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:

• Prepares supporting documentation, submits project prospectuses, and produces applications to outside agencies for funding and grants.

• Coordinates specific capital improvement project planning efforts on behalf of the County and interfaces with other agencies or municipalities. Coordinates with other sections, divisions, departments, community groups, or elected officials regarding current and future needs and requirements.
• Reviews development projects for compliance with County ordinances, state and federal statutes and regulations, and adopted standards and county policy.
• Provides input for preliminary budget information regarding personnel and capital outlay needs.
• Coordinates scheduling, financing, timing, and other project requirements with applicable funding agencies.
• Develops, administers, and coordinates capital improvement projects, which may include roadways, structures, culverts, retaining walls, traffic control devices, sanitary or storm sewer structures, water quality enhancement facilities, or other appurtenances.
• Studies, analyzes, 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 consulting engineer prepared plans to meet County standards.
• Prepares and reviews comprehensive engineering plans and cost estimates.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages development of systems for the County including administration of contracts and agreements with consultants.

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

• 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.

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?