Civil Engineer 3 - Surface Water Management

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

Pierce County’s Surface Water Management (SWM) Division is seeking a Civil Engineer 3 to lead teams delivering capital projects involving engineering design, environmental permitting, right-of-way concerns, construction management, and project oversight. The role applies surface water engineering knowledge to floodplains, water resources, water quality, and urban stormwater projects. Work involves collaborating with County employees, contractors, consultants, project stakeholders, and the broader community, using tools such as Bluebeam, GIS, AutoCAD, and hydraulic and hydrologic modeling applications. The position manages resources and engineering programs, provides leadership and direction to professional and technical staff, and offers engineering guidance to staff and County officials. It also includes staff scheduling, training, performance evaluation, recruitment support, and participation in division and team goal setting. Pierce County offers online learning and other training opportunities, along with potential career growth and promotional opportunities. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter, hold a valid driver's license, and be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Employment is conditioned on authorizing and completing a background check. Professional Engineers licensed in another state must be able to obtain Washington State licensure within six months of employment.

Requirements

Nine years of progressively responsible, broad-based civil engineering experience; a bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited civil engineering program or a closely related field may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
Professional Engineers licensed in another state must be able to obtain licensure by the State of Washington within six months of employment.
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 assigned resources to complete work and secure approval of major engineering programs using acceptable planning and management methods.
Lead and direct professional and technical staff responsible for implementing a major engineering program; delegate authority and ensure proper staff functioning.
Schedule and assign employees and approve or deny sick leave, vacation leave, and overtime.
Train and educate staff on criteria and standards.
Provide engineering guidance to staff and make engineering recommendations to County officials and other departments.
Assist in developing recruitment and selection processes, conduct final interviews, and recommend individuals for hire.
Review and evaluate subordinate employees’ job performance and initiate disciplinary action when necessary.
Respond to grievances at the first level.
Set team goals and objectives and participate in developing division goals and objectives.
Lead teams in capital project delivery, including engineering design, environmental permitting, right-of-way concerns, construction management, and project oversight.