Civil Engineer 3 (CE3)
State of Washington•Stevens County – Colville, WA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a Civil Engineer 3 (CE3) for its Northeast Region. This journey-level position will be based in Colville, WA, and will involve designing and managing critical forest road networks, conducting structural bridge inspections, and engineering fish passage structures. The role offers autonomy to solve diverse hydraulic and structural problems, including surveying, database modeling, managing public works contracts, and overseeing heavy equipment crews. Work hours and partial telework flexibility may be available. The position is full-time, permanent, and represented (WFSE).
Requirements
- Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil or Forest Engineering, or other closely related field; AND two years of Forest Engineering experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Experience in timber harvesting, forest road layout, and logging practices.
- Knowledge of Forest Practices and rules.
- Experience understanding, interpreting, and creating written, oral, and graphic directions, maps, plans, drawings, and specifications within the parameters of policies, state, and federal regulations.
- Experience with contract development and contract administration for road construction, road maintenance, and abandonment.
- Knowledge of logging and construction equipment, including construction costs, capabilities, and uses, and the time it takes to perform tasks.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
- A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
- State drivers must possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted.
- Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions during outdoor work.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer registration.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, ARCGIS, TraversePC, ROADENG, and other engineering programs.
- Experience with GPS, Total Station, transit, laser level, and basic surveying tools (chain, clinometer, compass, plumb bob, and compass).
- Skill in supervision, leadership, and management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation and technical review of timber sale road construction contracts.
- Provide expert support for developing construction contracts, road plans, and specialized support for timber sale compliance as a resource to the east uplands districts in the Northeast Region.
- Review timber sale road plans prepared by District Engineers.
- Provide expertise for field reconnaissance, cost estimating, and project implementation to District staff.
- Identify and mitigate fish blockages on Region road infrastructure, including assessment of fish barriers, interaction with tribes, environmental groups, and other state agencies during permitting, formulation of cost estimates, design of fish passable structures, contract preparation and implementation, construction compliance inspections, monitoring, and documentation.
- Design solutions for maintaining and repairing forest roads to meet Forest Practices standards for active and abandoned roads.
- Design technical projects that will be subject to multi-disciplinary interest and/or regulatory groups.
- Provide leadership to younger engineers within the unit.
- Supervise up to two civil engineer 2’s, one engineering aide, and one heavy equipment operator.
- Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of all team timesheets, manage leave requests, and assign workflow.
Benefits
- Employer contributions toward health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plans
- Sick leave
- Vacation days
- Commitment to organizational health and wellness
- Work/life balance
- DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
- Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
- Leadership that empowers and supports employees
- Professional development opportunities
- Educational and career development aid
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
- Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
