Design Engineer

Design Engineer 3

Are you an experienced civil engineer looking to lead impactful public infrastructure projects that shape a growing community? The City of Kent is seeking a skilled and collaborative professional to join our team as a Design Engineer 3. In this role, you'll guide the planning and design of streets, levees, sanitary and storm sewer systems, water mains, and other municipal public works projects.

You'll oversee project development from concept through design review, mentor design staff, coordinate with multiple departments and outside agencies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex engineering challenges, represent the City in technical discussions, and help deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective infrastructure for our residents.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and six (6) years of technical civil engineering design experience. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at problem-solving, and enjoy transforming technical vision into real-world improvements, we'd love for you to apply.

This is a full-time, benefited position that is not represented by a union. All City of Kent employees and external candidates are eligible to apply.

The selection process for this position will include at least one panel interview and a written exam. The date for initial interviews is tentatively set for September 4th.

The position is open until filled.

$10,767.00- $13,163.00 per month, depending on experience

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager or Engineering Supervisor, oversee the design of project plans and preparation of specifications for streets, levees, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains and other municipal public works projects.

Work is characterized by a variety of professional-level engineering duties involved in the preparation of designs, cost estimates and construction plans for public works improvement projects; analyzing system requirements; coordinating the preparation of appropriate drawings and specifications with assistance from engineers, technicians and consultants. Incumbent is also required to coordinate work with outside utility companies to resolve conflicts between their facilities and City facilities and occasionally visit construction sites to inspect work progress and coordinate communications with the construction engineer during construction.

Work is performed under limited supervision. The manager or supervisor sets the overall objectives and resources available. The incumbent and the supervisor work together to develop deadlines and determine work to be completed. Incumbent is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most conflicts that arise, coordinates work of the engineers, designers and others, and interprets policies on own initiative in terms of established objectives.

Incumbent keeps manager and supervisor informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications. Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.

Oversees and coordinates the design of streets, levees, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains and other civil municipal engineering projects in accordance with established standards of safety, efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Analyze project requirements, physical location and other pertinent data; evaluate existing engineering drawings, maps and survey data; and determine appropriate materials and information required for design purposes.

Prepare and review quantity calculations, cost estimates, and engineering calculations for assigned projects.

Assure that project designs are in compliance with a variety of federal, state, and city laws, codes, ordinances and regulations governing construction projects.

Prepare, review and approve project plans, specifications, and permits as needed; delineate project size, scope, limits and intent; and related work assigned to Engineers 1 and 2. Provide engineering mentorship and guidance to Design Engineers. Troubleshoot and problem…