Engineering Technician 3

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

In this role as an Engineering Technician 3 with the Construction Engineering team, you will play a vital role in ensuring that County road projects are inspected and built to meet requirements as specified in the plans and specifications. You will work with Contractors and the Construction Inspection Supervisor to provide project guidance, material inspection and testing, documentation for measurement, and payment. You and your team will ensure that the County’s roadway projects are done correctly per the plans and specifications.

Requirements

• Two or more years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Two years of college or post-high school technical training.
• A valid driver’s license is required of the position
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Traffic flagger training.
• CESCL certification.
• WSDOT Construction Inspector Training.

Responsibilities

• Inputs measurements and information into calculators and computer systems utilizing coordinate geometry and computer aided drafting programs to produce project documents for records and payments.
• Writes technical reports, or letters to support an engineering task or job function, records information for future use in an engineering function or job.
• Provides technical information and explains policies and procedures to the public, other staff or groups in person, on the telephone or in writing.
• Performs engineering calculations and drafting, prepares "as built" drawings for approval.
• Conducts on-site inspections or performs the inspection of materials and projects for contract compliance; prepares inspection reports for routine projects.
• Reviews routine plans, specifications or engineering reports for conformance to pre-established Pierce County standards.
• Reviews preliminary estimates of materials, quantities, and costs for construction and maintenance projects.
• Develops and maintains project files and other records.
• Prepares and checks the preparation of monthly cost and progress estimates, other engineering data, and final reports upon the completion of projects; maintains construction diary.
• Interprets plans and specifications to ensure compliance with project documents as inspector-in-charge of routine engineering projects.

Benefits

• Access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.
• Multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree