Civil Engineer 2 - Office of the County Engineer

Why it's a great opportunity: In this role you will be the technical expert for the Office of the County Engineer design and bridge teams. You will review and create all technical training for the Division’s Civil Engineers in regard to engineering related workflows on design engineering issues and project delivery processes supporting consistent and efficient processes. This will include drafting, software installations, licensing, seeking out and incorporating new technologies, contracting, and other software training. The software training you will provide will include AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Civil 3D, Autodesk, and other internally developed programs to streamline drafting tasks and improve drawing performance. You will be responsible for maintaining, refining, and enforcing CAD standards to ensure high-quality, accurate, and compliant engineering graphics and plan sets, while leading quality assurance and quality control efforts. You will be responsible for maintaining, refining, and enforcing CAD standards to ensure high-quality, accurate, and compliant engineering graphics and plan sets, while heading quality control efforts. You will also analyze and improve design workflows through automation, custom tools, optimized configurations, advanced CAD technologies, and collaborate with IT to support advanced technical requirements for CAD and engineering software systems, collaborating with IT to support advancing requirements for CAD and engineering software systems. Doing so will allow you to review project plan sheets and drawings, develop best practices, implement standard drawings and develop project and CAD standards for use. Standardizing and training leadership on this will ensure compliance with industry standards including Local, State, and the County Road Administration Board.  

Why it's a great department: PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.

How to be successful in the role: You will excel in this role by developing effective project delivery processes and providing the training that enables teams to use them with confidence. Your ability to work across divisions on capital design workflows will support consistent, high quality engineering outcomes.

Your future in this role: You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Reviews and recommends changes to consulting engineer prepared plans to meet County standards. 
• Studies, analyzes, and prepares engineering-related reports as required by state, federal and local authorities. 
• Reviews and recommends changes to consulting engineer prepared plans to meet County standards. 
• Plans, coordinates, and manages development of systems for the County including administration of contracts and agreements with consultants.
• Coordinates specific capital improvement project planning efforts on behalf of the County and interfaces with other agencies or municipalities. 
• Coordinates with other sections, divisions, departments, community groups, or elected officials regarding current and future needs and requirements.
• Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours at assigned work site.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• A bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program in civil engineering, or a closely related field, may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis, up to four years.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience related to the position is required. 
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position. 
• A valid driver’s license is required.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:   www.piercecountywa.org/jobs. 
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title. 
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.  

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a place people are proud to call home?

Salary : $49 - $62