Engineering Technician 3

Why its 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 its a great department:PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people infrastructure systems and policies. PPWs 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 Workshere.

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 RFPs 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 foundhere.

• 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 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.

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported respected and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.

Guided by the County Executives Forward Together mission Pierce County works to build communities that are safe welcoming and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit develop and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.

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