Engineer 1 (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

Spokane County•Village of Fonda, NY

2d•$65,031 - $90,581

About The Position

This is an entry-level professional engineering position in a section of the County’s Public Works Department. The role performs office and field engineering work, applying engineering principles and practices to analyze data, prepare reports, and carry out engineering and supervisory tasks. Work is performed under the professional engineering guidance of a higher-level engineer and reviewed for accuracy. Advancement to Engineer 2 requires an affirmative departmental recommendation and receipt of a registered Professional Engineer license. The position supports County road, transportation, bridge, stormwater, water-quality, and environmental work. It conducts and reviews engineering analyses, designs, plans, models, and reports; assists with development review and construction management; and works with developers, consultants, agencies, advisory groups, and community members. The work environment is primarily indoors, with outdoor work and occasional travel within the County.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, or possession of an Engineer-In-Training Certificate.
Valid Washington Driver’s License at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Knowledge of basic engineering principles and practices sufficient to perform the work.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, the public, contractors, agencies, and fellow workers.
Ability to determine project data requirements and direct others in gathering data.
Ability to accurately analyze data and prepare technical reports and designs.
Ability to investigate field conditions and diagnose problems.
Ability to organize work to complete projects within established timetables.
Ability to use engineering models, word-processing, database, spreadsheet, and Geographic Information Systems applications.
Ability to manage projects through completion and meet established deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with traffic studies, road and bridge design, transportation engineering, road maintenance, stormwater conveyance, treatment and disposal, safety programs, and construction management.
Conduct engineering analyses, including traffic capacity, roadway and bridge design, stormwater facility design, maintenance operations, construction administration, and traffic safety and operational analyses.
Perform structural design for bridges, bridge repairs, scour repair projects, and construction support; assist with bridge inspection and evaluation.
Manage water and environmental projects throughout the County, including County Road Projects and Small Works Roster projects.
Prepare engineering reports, testimony, and presentations for community groups and public hearings.
Assist in reviewing commercial and subdivision development projects.
Review and analyze commercial site and residential development road and drainage plans for compliance with County Standards.
Meet with and educate developers and consulting engineers about County road, sewer, and drainage standards.
Review floodplain permits for compliance with Spokane County’s Floodplain Ordinance.
Assist with Newman Lake water-quality monitoring, lake-health decisions, and project management related to the Total Phosphorus Total Maximum Daily Limit issued by the Washington Department of Ecology.
Supervise the Newman Lake field technician and manage Newman Lake water levels according to policy.
Attend or host meetings with the Newman Lake Advisory Board, County Building and Planning, engineering and architecture consultants, and local community members.
Form partnerships with local agencies and organizations to improve environmental health in Spokane County.
Perform, author, and review hydraulic and hydrologic models and reports.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Contribute to a safe and positive work environment and demonstrate County values in daily work and interactions.