Engineer-In-Training/Engineer I

City of Bellingham • City of Bellingham, WA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Build the future of your community while launching your engineering career! As an Engineer-in-Training/Engineer I with the City of Bellingham, you’ll dive into exciting public works and development projects, collaborate across Capital and Development divisions, and help shape the infrastructure that keeps the City moving forward. The Engineer-in-Training/Engineer I is responsible for performing professional level engineering work activities and analysis. These positions support a variety of capital improvement and private development projects and public works construction. Performs or assists in performing the review of designs and plans, gathering and compiling data, tracking and coordinating projects and resolving complaints. Reviews proposals and plans for compliance with federal, state, local and City regulations and codes. Performs technically complex research and makes decisions regarding methodologies that will be used for analysis. This position may periodically rotate among assignments in the Capital and Development divisions.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver’s license and good driving record.
• Applicant must submit a three-year driving record prior to hire.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accept schedule changes as necessary, and willingness to accept “call out” status for emergency situations.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check (see Fair Hiring Practices below).
• Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Engineer-In-Training certification within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience in Auto CAD preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
• Professional Engineer’s license at time of hire required.
• Must obtain WA State PE License within 6 months of hire.
• Four (4) years of experience in the engineering field required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in Auto CAD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs a variety of professional engineering tasks within the framework of established policies and guidelines and sound engineering practices.
• Prepares or assists in preparing engineering analyses for the effective planning of projects; performs research related to the financing, technology, environmental impact and legal issues of a program or project.
• Prepares plans, maps, exhibits, drawings, charts and graphs and provides technical data in support of projects.
• Performs review of engineering plans, reports and calculations submitted by customers or consultants.
• Prepares or assists in preparing specifications for structures or projects requiring application of engineering knowledge.
• Plans or assists in planning, coordinating and monitoring work on uncomplicated capital or private development projects.
• Assists in preparing and evaluating Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP).
• Coordinates with construction inspectors in ensuring conformance with plans and specifications for Public Works projects.
• Responds to inquiries, complaints, or requests for information from other departments, agencies and the general public; provides information and resolves concerns regarding City requirements and processes.
• Assists other department staff with the preparation of grant applications.
• Performs other related work of a similar nature or level.

Benefits

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
• 12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
• 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
• Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match

What This Job Offers

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