Civil Engineer 2

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

10d•Remote

About The Position

The Civil Engineer 2 works on the Wastewater / Utilities team, managing contracts for capital projects involving sewer infrastructure improvements, pump stations, expansion, and rehabilitation. The position oversees contracted projects, including management oversight, submittals, design reviews, schedules, costs, and pay estimates. Work is organized using Bluebeam, Excel, CAD, and planning software, and includes updating a public-facing project website to inform interested parties about project status. The role involves frequent coordination with the public, customers, contractors, and internal teams. The position develops, administers, designs, and inspects capital improvement projects; prepares engineering reports and presents findings; reviews projects for regulatory compliance and mitigation; and prepares or reviews engineering plans and cost estimates. It also plans, coordinates, and manages development of County systems, including consultant contracts and agreements. The role is primarily remote, with some office and field work. Professional development and training opportunities are available, along with potential career growth and promotional opportunities within Pierce County.

Requirements

Registration as an Engineer-in-Training.
Seven years of progressively responsible experience related to the position; a bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in civil engineering or a closely related field may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
Valid driver's license.
Submit a resume and cover letter.
Authorize and complete a background check as a condition of employment.
Be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Manage contracts for capital projects involving sewer infrastructure improvements, pump stations, expansion, and rehabilitation.
Oversee contracted projects, including submittals, design reviews, timeline management, cost reviews, and pay estimates.
Develop, administer, design, and inspect capital improvement projects, which may include structures, culverts, retaining walls, traffic control devices, sanitary or storm sewer structures, water quality enhancement facilities, and other appurtenances.
Study, analyze, and prepare engineering-related reports required by state, federal, and local authorities.
Present findings orally or in writing to County staff, officials, or other agencies.
Prepare and submit recommended mitigation to the Pierce County Environmental Official regarding traffic, slope stability, and stormwater runoff.
Review projects for compliance with Critical Areas regulations and write project conditions.
Evaluate project impacts and review proposed mitigation.
Prepare and review comprehensive engineering plans and cost estimates.
Plan, coordinate, and manage development of systems for the County, including administration of contracts and agreements with consultants.
Update the public-facing project website to communicate project status.
Coordinate with the public, customers, contractors, and internal teams.
Use Bluebeam, Excel, CAD, and planning software to organize and manage project work.