Civil Engineer 1 Office of the County Engineer

Why Its a great opportunity:As a Civil Engineer with Pierce Countys Office of the County Engineer you will be providing valuable contributions of various traffic projects for the County including the design of roads pedestrian accessibility erosion control measures and storm water collection and treatment. You will be working and gaining knowledge in AutoCAD Civil3D preliminary design project estimations alignments drainage analysis and design ADA ramp design risk management and project delivery together with you team and other departments. Your success will keep Pierce County the best place to live in the Northwest.

Why Its 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 Workshere.

How to be successful in the role:Your success will come from your technical contributions to the overall project planning design and analysis to ensure timely completion. Your ability to contribute to team efficiency and help support project delivery will build your success. Your preliminary steps will be of great value during the preparation of engineering design plans technical specifications estimates and reports. Excellent communication both written and verbal will also ensure your success.

Your future in this role:You and the team will support Pierce Countys traffic projects and programs and will see the improvements make a direct impact in our community. Pierce County offers robust online learning opportunities available for your continued success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities within Pierce County to build up a great career.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Performs layout drafting and design work on a variety of routine civil engineering projects utilizing computer programs. Depending on program to which assigned may design or review roads structures traffic control devices stormwater collection and disposal systems and/or other infrastructure.
• Designs and/or prepares contract plans for capital improvement projects.
• Prepares and reviews comprehensive engineering plans reports studies and related documents.
• Prepares scopes cost estimates specifications special provisions and related documents for capital improvement projects.
• Prepares or contributes to engineering technical reports or studies such as traffic hydrology hydraulic or geotechnical reviews calculations or routine work of others.
• Prepares information to support public meetings hearings boards commissions or elected officials.
• Reviews and investigates citizen concerns and recommends remedial measures.

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

• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• Four years of progressively responsible broad-based civil engineering experience is required.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or a bachelors degree from an ABET accredited program in civil engineering or closely related field may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• A valid drivers 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: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at 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 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 Countys 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

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