Associate Engineer (PE) and (NPE)

The City of Everett is accepting applications on an open/competitive basis for one (1) appointive position to fulfill this body of work. The position and level of engineer hire will be determined by the applicant’s qualifications for Associate Engineer PE or Associate Engineer NPE. This position works primarily with the Operations division of Public Works.

ABOUT THE JOB

The successful Associate Engineer PE or Associate Engineer NPE candidate will perform engineering analysis, stake holder coordination, and project management tasks as they relate to capital improvement projects under supervision of the Principal Engineer. Work entails collaborating with Operations division staff, third party consultants, contractors, institutional partners, and community stake holders to plan, design, permit, and construct capital improvement projects. Capital improvement projects in the Operations division are typically multi-disciplinary projects located at Everett’s regional water filtration and sewer treatment plants. The successful Associate Engineer PE or Associate Engineer NPE candidate will play an integral role guiding analysis, design, and construction teams from project development through project completion. Individuals in this class are expected to possess knowledge of engineering analysis and design standards specific to civil infrastructure, water/wastewater treatment, and construction practices, and will encounter a wide variety of work situations requiring the use of technical judgement and task or team coordination.

About the Department:

The Operations division of the Everett Public Works Department operates and maintains Everett’s regional water filtration and sewer treatment plants, the Port Gardner Storage Facility, citywide stormwater detention and treatment systems, multiple water storage tanks and reservoirs, multiple water and sewer lift stations, and many types of system control, monitoring, and communications infrastructure. Under supervision of the Principal Engineer, this position will participate in management and execution of multi-disciplinary engineering projects as required to meet infrastructure operations and maintenance needs. Working at the City of Everett provides opportunities to develop personal, technical, and professional skills and offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a retirement plan.  

Why Everett?

Working for City government is personally rewarding for those looking to make an impact at the community level. As an employer, we advocate for employee professional growth and value work-life balance. 

The City of Everett is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our goal is to recruit and hire capable and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to creating and supporting an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees.

The City provides excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a retirement pension through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, and basic life insurance plans. Employees will also accrue vacation, sick, and holidays throughout the calendar year. For more information on benefits for this position, click here: Appointive Benefit Guide

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision of the Principal Engineer, Associate Engineer NPE level staff will perform entry to mid-level civil engineering work and Associate Engineer PE level staff will perform professional-level civil engineering work in the planning, analysis, design, construction, operation, maintenance and management of public works engineering projects. Review of the work lies in the accuracy and utility of the finished product, and the promptness with which operating deadlines are met.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare plans, specifications, cost and quantity estimates and bid procedures for public works and other city construction projects.
• Provide support to coordinate and prioritize engineering projects with other city departments, county and state departments, and other relevant agencies or parties.
• Determine steps to be taken to process projects; prepare estimates as to time needed; schedule and coordinate the acquisition of data; coordinate the completion of designs in accordance with established schedules; conduct construction site visitations, inspections, and evaluations as necessary.
• Provide technical engineering support services relative to assigned area of responsibility; assitst construction inspectors in the interpretation of plans and resolution of problems during construction; review as-built plans to ensure compliance with original plans and specifications.
• Assist Principal Engineer on major construction or design projects; serve as project engineer on construction or design projects of smaller scope.
• Respond to inquiries from staff, the public and other agencies regarding engineering projects; provide technical engineering expertise to others within the department and other workgroups.
• Evaluate designs and coordinate with maintenance and operations staff in the Operations division to determine the impact of the implementation of such designs.
• Maintain constant awareness of progress on assigned projects to assure compliance with designated time and cost schedules for project completion.
• Perform related work and special projects as assigned

For a full description of this position, please see the job description for Associate Engineer PE on the City’s website.

For a full description of this position, please see the job description for Associate Engineer NPE on the City’s website.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements.

Associate Engineer PE position requires:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering AND
• 4 years’ experience in civil, design, utility, or construction engineering AND
• Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of Washington, or the equivalent license or certification from another state, federal, military and/or association or licensing body that is equivalent in qualifications and experience.

Associate Engineer NPE position requires:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering AND
• 2-3 years’ experience in civil, design, utility, or construction engineering
• EIT License preferred but not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment under pressure and requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demands. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use a keyboard.
• Travel by various modes of private and commercial transportation within the region may be required.
• Fieldwork is required on a regular basis.
• Attendance and participation at evening meetings is required on a frequent basis.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

All interested applicants are required to submit:

• City of Everett online employment application
• Resume (not to exceed two pages)

Candidates will be contacted throughout this process via email and should periodically check their spam folders for messages filtered by their email providers. 

PROCEDURES/DEADLINE

Application materials may be accessed via http://www.everettwa.gov/careers.Completed applications must be submitted through the City’s online application system.  INCOMPLETE, FAXED, OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

Filing Opens: 2/19/2025

Open Until Filled

APPOINTIVE D25016

Salary : $8,436 - $10,968