Civil Engineer 3

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

Pierce County is hiring a Civil Engineer 3 to supervise an engineering team responsible for maintaining critical County infrastructure, including roads, stormwater and flood-control infrastructure. The role oversees work such as the chip seal program, culvert replacements, facility and airport capital projects, and long-term infrastructure preservation planning. The position also coordinates planning, design, and emergency responses affecting these resources, including floods and inclement weather. It involves frequent interaction with internal teams, residents, tribal partners, regulatory agencies, and local agencies. Data analysis and design work may involve ArcGIS, water-flow studies, AutoCAD, survey and geotechnical reports, right-of-way information, and field reports.

The successful candidate will use engineering and project-management skills while supporting direct reports, customers, department managers, and external stakeholders in efforts to improve standardization and efficiency. The position requires navigating shifting priorities and multitasking. Pierce County offers access to professional development through online learning and other training, as well as career growth and promotional opportunities.

The role is part of Planning and Public Works (PPW), a department with more than 800 members. PPW is responsible for County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter, be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, and complete a background check if offered employment. A valid driver's license is required. 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 year for year, up to four years.
• A Professional Engineer licensed in another state must be able to obtain licensure in Washington State within six months of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Submit a resume and cover letter.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Authorize and complete a background check as a condition of employment if offered the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned resources to complete work and secure approval of major engineering programs using appropriate planning and management methods.
• Provide leadership and direction to professional and technical staff implementing a major engineering program; delegate authority according to responsibility and ensure assigned staff function properly.
• Schedule and assign employees, and approve or deny requests for sick leave, vacation leave, and overtime.
• Train and educate staff on criteria and standards, and provide engineering guidance.
• 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, initiate disciplinary action when necessary, and respond to grievances at the first level.
• Lead work to maintain County infrastructure, including roads, stormwater and flood-control infrastructure, chip seal work, culvert replacements, and facility and airport capital projects.
• Plan for long-term infrastructure preservation and coordinate planning, design, and responses to emergencies affecting County infrastructure.
• Work with internal teams, residents, tribal partners, regulatory agencies, and local agencies.

Benefits

• Professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities.
• Career growth and promotional opportunities within Pierce County.

What This Job Offers

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