Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in the development, investigation, and construction of Public Works projects and systems.

• May perform planning, design, construction management and/or operations functions of public works projects within their respective department.
• Performs work for various Public Works projects involving conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.
• Prepares specifications and cost estimates for various Public Works and Utilities projects.
• Conducts professional engineering studies relating to present activities and future projects. Collects and analyzes data and confers with supervisors regarding the feasibility of design. Prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the conduct of engineering activities or to the acceptance of contracts and bids received for proposed projects.
• May be required to work in the field on particularly complex construction projects or during emergencies.
• Operates an automobile, drafting equipment, personal computer, reprographic equipment, and calculator.
• Researches new methods, products and materials related to public works projects. Evaluates and reviews the appropriateness of implementing new methods, products and materials in City projects. Makes recommendations to other departments.
• Performs related work as required.

 
HYDRAULIC AND HYDROLOGIC ANALYSIS (designated positions)

• Performs analysis of combined and separated sewer systems, and water systems.
• Develops and calibrates the analysis procedures for both hydrologic/hydraulic investigation to determine sizing of conveyance pipes, tanks, and combined sewer overflow facilities.
• Develops and documents water and wastewater flow projections to assess future facility needs.
• Performs related work as required.

 
Open Entry Requirements:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Experience: Four years of professional-level experience in civil engineering.
• Substitutions: A master’s degree in engineering may substitute for one year of experience. Possession of a recognized Engineer in Training Certificate may substitute for the education requirement.
• License: Possession of a valid driver's license or equivalent mobility.

Note: Open-entry applicants will also qualify by providing proof of approval by the Washington State Department of Licensing to take the Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam in a Civil Engineering discipline.
 
Procedural Note: Recruiting for Engineers, other than Civil Engineers, will be conducted as needed.
All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.
 
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.
Upon request, at time of application, City of Spokane will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.
 
The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), with scoring weight assigned as follows:

• T&E 100%

T&E Examination Details
The Training and Experience examination with instructions will be emailed out via a link from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com) upon review of the applicant's minimum qualifications.
Once you receive the link, the testing window is Thursday, 12:00 AM, to the following Tuesday at 11:59PM.

• Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details.
• Answers are subject to verification.
• Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each examination question.
• Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
• "See Resume" or "See Above", etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

 
Additional examinations shall be administered as applications are received with results merged into one eligible list according to final ratings, pursuant to the Merit System Rules of the Civil Service Commission: Rule IV, Section 13 – Continuous Examinations.
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.