Engineering Technician 3

Why it's a great opportunity: In this role, you will support the Construction Contracts Supervisor by ensuring Pierce County capital construction contracts and federal consultant contracts comply with WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines, and applicable state and federal regulations. Your responsibilities will include advising civil engineers on contract review and consultant management, overseeing payroll compliance for federally funded projects, assisting with Title VI reporting, creating specification packages, reviewing project specifications before advertisement, reviewing pay estimates, and providing guidance to contractors and consultants on capital construction contracts and federal engineering consulting requirements. You will work primarily in Workday, Bluebeam, and Excel. Your contributions will help ensure fair, transparent, and equitable contracting practices for transportation and capital projects throughout Pierce County.

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: Your success in this role will come from helping keep transportation and capital projects moving forward on schedule, ensuring accurate contractor payments, and supporting apprenticeship and FSBE goals monitoring. Your attention to detail, collaborative approach, problem-solving skills, and strong contract expertise will be key drivers of your impact.

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:

• 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.
•  Reviews bid documents, plans, specifications or engineering reports for conformance to pre-established Pierce County standards and WSDOT Standard Specifications.
• Conducts on-site inspections or performs the inspection of projects for contract compliance; develops and maintains project files and other records.
• Prepares and checks the preparation of monthly cost and progress estimates with established processes and procedures.
• Develops RFQ and RFP’s for Federal Funded projects in accordance with State laws and the WSDOT Local Agency Guidelines Manuals. 

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

• Additional experience may substitute equally for the recruiting requirements. 
• Two or more years of progressively responsible related experience.
• Two years of college or post-high school technical training.
• 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 : $42 - $53