Engineer III
About The Position
The Department of Local Services, Permitting Division, is recruiting for two Engineer III positions. The successful candidates will serve in a lead capacity on multidisciplinary product-line teams and oversee commercial and/or residential development projects. They will produce timely, accurate, high-quality reviews and approvals of building and land-use applications, including County-initiated comprehensive reviews of mining operations. Working collaboratively and with a high degree of independence, they will apply engineering and project-management experience to a range of permit types, from single-family projects to complex commercial projects, with work potentially focused on complex, high-profile, or time-sensitive projects. The role requires a positive, solution-oriented approach with customers and their design and engineering professionals, members of the public, colleagues, and partner agencies. The position applies equity, racial and social justice principles in all aspects of work and supports King County’s commitment to dismantling systemic barriers, addressing inequities, and confronting prejudice and bias. Engineer III positions are hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office. Employees must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of their King County worksite, maintain a reliable internet-connected workspace, and be available during scheduled work hours. The County provides a laptop. The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime with prior supervisor approval. Employment is contingent on successfully completing a pre-employment physical examination. The role requires a valid Washington State driver's license, the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle throughout the county, and the ability to work in the field in difficult terrain.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge of engineering principles and site design, including subjects such as surface-water hydrology, soils, traffic, structural engineering, surveying, and road geometrics.
- Professional license in civil engineering and/or Engineer in Training certification.
- Advanced knowledge of an engineering functional discipline.
- Advanced policy and code analysis and development knowledge.
- Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles.
- Analytical thinking, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and consensus-building abilities.
- Ability to convey technical information to the public, government agencies, engineering and environmental consultants, and developers.
- Experience interpreting and applying King County Road Standards and the King County Surface Water Design Manual, or similar or equivalent standards/manuals.
- Experience using common desktop tools, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated competence applying advanced project-management principles and practices.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including staff training and presentations.
- Customer-service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing and changing priorities while producing detailed, quality work within tight timeframes.
- Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to research and interpret applicable codes, policies, and regulations.
- Ability to use engineering software to analyze proposals.
- Experience designing or reviewing civil engineering plans for code compliance.
- Valid Washington State driver's license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle throughout the county.
- Ability to work in the field in difficult terrain.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination.
- Ability to reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite and maintain a reliable internet-connected workspace for scheduled work hours.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in local-government permit processing and regulations, or experience in roadway and storm-water design and construction.
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu 2018 Extreme or similar versions.
- Experience with HEC-RAS, MGS Flood, and GIS programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead a product-line team by training, planning, directing, and monitoring daily work on development applications.
- Provide feedback to the product-line manager about team performance and contribute to performance evaluations.
- Conduct final quality-control reviews of development applications for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best management practices.
- Work with division colleagues and partner agencies to resolve permit- and process-related issues, including issues involving King County Road Standards and the King County Surface Water Design Manual.
- Participate in analyzing, interpreting, and applying relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Independently review development applications for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best management practices.
- Read and locate legal descriptions of property and easements.
- Communicate in ways that reflect well upon King County, the County Executive, the department, and the incumbent.
- Support a culture of superior customer service and honor commitments to customers and others.
- Approve construction plans and specifications in consultation with higher-level staff.
- Manage assigned projects.
- Initiate and/or review and approve revisions for assigned projects in consultation with higher-level staff.
- Model and apply equity and social justice values, behaviors, and practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Overtime pay eligibility with prior supervisor approval.
- County-issued laptop and tools and resources to support remote work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
