Civil Engineer 3 - Wastewater Utilities

Pierce County•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

The Civil Engineer 3 leads the team focused on Sewer Standards, Planning, and support for Development Services, Code Enforcement, and Capital Project Teams. The team provides hydraulic modeling, basin planning, sewer review, standard details and processes, sewer design, and coordination with planners, finance, and development teams. The role also works externally with residents, contractors, developers, and smaller communities on proposed developments, utility planning for extensions, sewer agreements, asset capitalization, and infrastructure review. Tools used include ArcGIS, Bluebeam, FlowMaster, and others. The position helps ensure county growth receives appropriate revision, review, and consideration of future growth and wastewater needs. The role provides leadership and direction to professional and technical staff responsible for implementing a major engineering program. Success requires strong engineering skills, support for staff and stakeholders, coordination across divisions and departments, adaptability to shifting priorities, and the ability to direct miscellaneous tasks. Professional development and career growth opportunities are available.

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 Washington State licensure within six months of employment.
A valid driver’s license is required.
A resume and cover letter are required.
Must authorize and complete a background check as a condition of employment.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct professional and technical staff responsible for implementing a major engineering program.
Delegate authority to staff commensurate with responsibility and ensure assigned staff function properly.
Schedule and assign employees; 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 candidates for hire.
Review and evaluate subordinate employees’ job performance and initiate disciplinary action when necessary.
Coordinate assigned activities with other sections, departments, and jurisdictions.
Set team goals and objectives and participate in developing division goals and objectives.
Provide or oversee hydraulic modeling, basin planning, sewer review, standard details and processes, sewer design, and coordination with planners, finance, and development teams.
Work with residents, contractors, developers, and smaller communities on proposed developments, utility extensions, sewer agreements, asset capitalization, and infrastructure review.