What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer 2 position at Pierce County?
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
We have two opportunities available from recent promotions!
You will be a primary review engineer involved with larger development projects. You will review and efficiently assist projects through the permit process. We focus on providing quality engineering reviews and creative engineering solutions in a variety of areas including road, storm drainage, geotechnical, sewer, and subdivisions while interacting with a diverse customer base. You will also have the opportunity to provide input into County codes and standards.
Check out some of our development multi-year projects occurring in Pierce County such as the Tehaleh and Sunrise Developments on our website. These projects that are in various stages of design, permitting and construction.
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 addition to your technical expertise, bring a positive attitude, ability to communicate with diverse audiences and strong teamwork! Other competencies that we’re looking for include:
• Collaborative, self-motivated and works well independently, as needed
• Exercises professional judgement and is comfortable making decisions
• Commitment to customer service
• Learning mindset
• Self-motivated
Your Future in this Role:
This Civil Engineer 2 position offers a great foundation for future positions with the Planning and Public Works Department and Pierce County. 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:
Review Site Development Drawings (road, storm drainage, sewer, grading, erosion control) for compliance with County regulations.
Review subdivisions, land use applications, and commercial/industrial building permits for traffic impacts, critical area impacts, and site access requirements.
Communicate via email, phone, Microsoft Teams, Zoom and meetings with applicants, developers, builders, engineers, planners, surveyors, and other professionals.
Daily or weekly interactions with customers and the public.
A classification with detailed list of duites can be found here.
Minimum Qualifications:
A cover letter and resume are required.
- 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, you 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 great place people are proud to call home?
Salary : $47 - $60
