Lead Engineering Specialist

Job Description

Essential Job Duties

• Coordinates and schedules the Engineering Specialist group in performance of daily tasks.
• Organizes, directs specialist group, and/or performs topographic and construction surveying tasks including field measurement, data collection, and construction staking, and reviews the work of other Engineering Specialists.
• Organizes, directs specialist group, and performs inspection tasks including verification of proper construction; notification of deficiencies to contractor; preparing and maintaining a variety of records related to inspections, including constructed drawings, drafting plans, drawings, files, forms, and other related records outside in all weather conditions.
• Coordinates specialist group and performs review and issuance of permits utilizing established guidelines and procedures; verifies permit applications against applicable ordinances; enters permit information into the applicable database; makes copies; notifies customers of denial or approval; maintains related files; and/or, performs other related activities.
• Operates computerized drafting systems for generating and/or updating maps, drawings, plans, plats, files, and geographic informational reports; digitizes information and composes legal descriptions.
• Performs a variety of engineering related calculations as directed by the Project Engineer.
• Prepares design for small capitalimprovement projects under the direction of a licensed Engineer.
• Required to drive assigned City Vehicle from City Hall for City business purposes and back.
• Use a 2.5 pound hammer to set survey stakes.
• Lift and remove a 60 pound manhole lid for surveying purposes.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering, surveying, CAD drafting or related field; AND 3-5 years of surveying, engineering support, inspection, and/or drafting experience OR a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the required skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job as determined by the department.
• Experience directing work crews preferred.
• Possess a valid Washington State driver's license.

Ideal Candidate Information

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of basic engineering practices.
• Has a good understanding of basic construction principles and practices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Prioritizing and assign work to the engineering specialist group.
• Train other staff on work methods and knowledge.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings, parcel maps, legal descriptions, improvement plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of surveying.
• Have the skills to use AUTOCAD drafting and software design tools.
• The skills to use applicable tools and equipment utilized for construction, surveying, and engineering.
• Comfortable using a computer and related software applications.
• Ability to Read and interpret plans, maps, plats, and related documents.
• Operating applicable instruments, hand-held data collectors, levels, and/or other related tools of the trade.
• Knowledge of how to perform site inspections.
• The ability to interpret land survey data.
• Be able to perform mathematical calculations.
• The skills to prepare engineering drawings and cost estimates.
• Have the skills to use a web-based construction project management software. (Ex. Virtual Project Manager)

The City provides a comprehensive benefits package that is predominantly employer-paid for full family coverage, which includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, long-term disability insurance, and basic life insurance with buy-up options for the employee, employee’s spouse and dependents. All employees are required to participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems programs and have the option to participate in a 457 deferred compensation program. Other benefits include generous paid leave such as vacation, holidays, and sick leave, and voluntary participation in a tax-deferred medical or dependent 125 plans.

This position is represented by the Employees Bargaining Association (EBA).