Civil Engineer 2 – Transportation Improvement Section

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will be the team lead and project manager for all aspects of transportation project design. You will oversee the design of these transportation projects, set schedules for preliminary and final engineering phases, and ensure timely delivery for construction advertisement. You will collaborate with project partners including right-of-way, bridges, environmental services, traffic, consultants, road maintenance, survey, and construction teams. Your leadership and project management skills will guide the team in scope, budget, and on-time delivery. Supporting software such as Bluebeam, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil3D, and MGS Flood is available. Ensuring a high-quality project focus will keep the county's transportation improvement program on track. 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.

Requirements

• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience related to the position
• A valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• A Professional Engineer’s license is desirable.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops, administers, designs, and inspects capital improvement projects, which may include roadway, sidewalks, ADA improvements, shared use paths, roundabouts, traffic control devices, storm sewer structures, water quality/quantity facilities, or other appurtenurteniences.
• Reviews traffic and sewer design and specification components of these capital improvement projects.
• Reviews existing franchise utilities in the Rights of Way and coordinates conflicts and conflict resolution.
• Studies, analyzes, reviews 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 consultant engineer prepared plans to meet County standards.
• Reviews projects for compliance with Critical Areas and environmental regulations and writes project conditions.
• Prepares and reviews comprehensive engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Plans, coordinates, and manages development of systems for the County including administration of contracts and agreements with consultants.
• Calculates and verifies pay quantities for proper payment for contracted services, reviews calculations and accuracy of submittments.
• Serves as field engineer or project manager in charge of various construction projects.
• Plans, assigns, and assists technicians and lower-level engineers in construction project inspection and administration.

Benefits

• Access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career.
• Multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level