Civil Engineer 2 Utilities

Why It's a Great Opportunity: In this role you will manage the planning, engineering design, project management and construction management work associated with the preservation and improvement of wastewater treatment plants and supporting facilities. Your work will range from coordinating consultant contracts, writing reports, communicating with internal and external groups, completing engineering calculations, specification development and preparing plans in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.The Sewer Division performs all the planning, administration, engineering, construction management, maintenance, and operations necessary to run as a  successful public utility.

Why It's a Great Department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are 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: In this role, both you and the team will be successful through your technical contributions and experience to the team overall. Excellent communication, positivity, customer service, and collaboration skills will continue to develop team dynamics. Your efforts will be of great value during the preparation of plans, technical specifications, and estimates.

Your Future in this Role: In this role you will be exposed to new and different projects and situations to prepare you for the next opportunity. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, 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.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Develops, administers, designs, and inspects capital improvement projects, which may include odor control facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, instrumentation and control systems, electrical systems, and other appurtenances.
• Studies, analyzes, and prepares engineering-related reports as required by state, federal and local authorities.
• Reviews and recommends changes to consulting engineer prepared reports, technical memorandums, plans and specifications to meet County project requirements and standards.
• Calculates and verifies pay quantities for proper payment for contracted services, reviews calculations and accuracy of submittals.

• Communicate regularly with maintenance and operations staff, engineers and engineering technicians within the work group, and groups outside the division.

• Prepares final bid packages; schedules and advertises projects for bid; prepares responses to requests for information; prepares necessary addendums during bidding process; prepares change orders and pay estimates and maintains accurate project level budget and expenditure reports.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training AND
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience related to the position is required.
• 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.

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