Engineering Specialist - Wastewater Collections

Salary Range

7,372.00 - 9,421.00

Job Summary

With a fabulous waterfront, vibrant downtown, great parks, neighborhoods and public spaces, a commitment to smart growth, excellent service delivery and community engagement, Vancouver, Washington is all grown up, and we need excellent talent to keep us going (and growing) strong!

We’re currently recruiting for an Engineering Specialist. The primary responsibilities for the job are to provide a high level of engineering design work and project management to prepare plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for the construction of public works capital improvement projects.

The focus of the position will be supporting pump station designs standards, working with the engineering team on pump station rehabilitation projects. Acting as lead for team performing flow and odor control monitoring programs.

This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the OPEIU union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.

Open until filled. First review - July 31, 2026.

Job Details

Essential Functions:

• Prepare, design, and draft capital improvement project plans, technical documents, and cost estimates; managing assigned projects from design through the bid process.
• Manage and track AutoCAD needs and assist others within the assigned engineering group to prepare capital project plans.
• Assist with engineering duties related to capital improvement projects which may be assigned by the design engineer during the design and construction of complex capital public works system projects consisting of multiple design disciplines. Assist a design engineer in the preparation of staff reports for presentation to City Council.
• Apply City design standards used in the design and construction of public works systems.
• Assist with the facilitation of project meetings needed to address project design.
• Lead working with procurement in generating bid documents
• Attend meetings during construction in support of City construction staff. Conduct site visits during construction as needed to support construction when design issues arise
• Assist with public outreach by providing support at public project meetings, preparing handouts, maps, and mailers.
• Work closely with operations staff to assist them and gain an understanding of public works systems operational and maintenance needs.
• Provide technical guidance to other technicians in the design and drafting of capital improvement projects. Manage and track the engineering teams AutoCAD licensing and software. Maintain and develop AutoCAD tools and processes to assist in using AutoCAD to develop capital improvement project plans.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Four (4) years of related experience, increasingly responsible technical engineering experience in environmental science, engineering, inspecting or a related field.
• Equivalent to a Associate's Degree with major course work in engineering or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Basic skills with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license

Knowledge

• Understand and apply City design standards used in the design and construction of public works systems.
• Principles and practices of civil engineering and construction management
• Working knowledge of civil engineering design
• AutoCAD as it relates to drafting plans and the design of public works systems
• Terminology, methods, practices and techniques of drafting, computer aided design, and geographic information systems
• Working knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of civil engineering
• Materials, methods, safety standards, techniques, and safety trainings related to public works systems and construction sites
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to: public works systems design and project management
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
• Use of personal computers and basic software

Abilities

• Review and prepare accurate engineering records
• Communicate policies and procedures stakeholders, contractors, property owners and parties of interest
• Clearly present technical information in oral, written and graphic forms
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations
• Demonstrate good judgment and decision making
• Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
• Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
• Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
• Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
• Consistently provide quality service
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance
• Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
• Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
• Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
• Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
• Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.

This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, and a driving abstract.

The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey!

Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.

Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Vancouver is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that extends equal opportunity to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability sexual orientation or gender identity. Employment decisions will be made to further the principle of equal employment opportunity and to comply with state, federal and local laws. We affirm through this policy statement our continuing commitment to the principles of equity and nondiscrimination.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-487-8417 or email hrfront1@cityofvancouver.us

Job Posting End Date

Open Until Filled