Engineer II - Materials Lab

King County•Renton, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Road Services Division, Engineering Section is recruiting an Engineer II for the King County Materials Lab. Under the supervision of a Materials Engineer IV, this role performs geotechnical and construction-material testing to help ensure the quality of foundation soils and construction materials during road, drainage, and bridge projects. The position also maintains related documentation and project records and works collaboratively with the Road Services team. The work includes reviewing engineering plans and specifications; collecting and testing construction-material samples in the field and laboratory; conducting soil explorations and testing; preparing test, site-visit, and geotechnical reports; and supporting laboratory quality procedures and AASHTO accreditation. The role involves coordination meetings, tracking construction-material quantities, maintaining project files, and using Microsoft Office and gINT software. Work may include teleworking, field work, onsite work, and meetings as needed. The primary onsite location is the Roads Maintenance Facility in Renton, Washington, and employees must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite. The normal work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though work outside normal business hours may sometimes be required. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime with prior supervisor approval. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment physical examination. This recruitment may be used to fill current or future career-service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, or special-duty positions over the next six months.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and two years of engineering experience, or a total of 10 years of work experience in laboratory and field testing of construction materials.
Solid understanding of soil testing and geotechnical report requirements.
Solid understanding of construction-material testing and acceptance procedures.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn technical engineering software.
Ability to collect, interpret, and summarize engineering data.
Current Nuclear Gage Operation License, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire and maintain it.
Possess or be able to obtain and maintain ACI Level 1 certifications for Aggregate and Concrete within six months of hire.
Current or ability to obtain American Concrete Institute (ACI) Aggregate and Concrete (Laboratory/Field/Strength) Testing Technician-Level 1 qualifications.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License and ability to travel safely throughout the County, including remote locations, in a timely manner.
Ability to prepare concise and accurate laboratory and field-testing reports, collect and summarize data, and draft geotechnical and site-visit/inspection reports.
Knowledge and experience sampling and testing soils and construction materials in accordance with AASHTO, ACI, WSDOT, and ASTM standards and test methods.
Ability to work under tight deadlines and unpredictable or long hours.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professionalism.
Punctuality and dependability in daily attendance.
Current or ability to obtain HAZMAT training.
Current or ability to obtain flagging and general safety training.
Current or ability to obtain Radiation Safety Officer training.
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.
Must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.
Ability to work in the office at least three days per week.

Nice To Haves

Experience with soil and asphalt/concrete core drilling and equipment.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret engineering plans and specifications for roads, bridges, and drainage structures.
Collect and test construction-material samples, including aggregate, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), and concrete, in the field and laboratory.
Perform nuclear density testing on soils, aggregates, and HMA, as well as Proctor testing.
Conduct geotechnical explorations and soil laboratory testing and classification.
Prepare daily site-visit and test reports.
Participate in data analysis and preparation of geotechnical reports.
Participate in annual AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) proficiency testing procedures and help maintain the laboratory’s AASHTO accreditation.
Attend coordination meetings to ensure appropriate materials and procedures are followed.
Track construction-material quantities and maintain project files and related records.
Use Microsoft Office and gINT software, and learn other technical software as needed.
Perform other related materials-testing duties as assigned.
Apply equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work.
Travel safely and promptly throughout King County, including to remote locations, as required.