Engineer II - Materials Lab Job Renton area,Washington USA,Engineering

The Road Services Division, Engineering Section is recruiting for an Engineer II at the King County Materials Lab. The Engineer II will be under the supervision of Materials Engineer IV working on geotechnical and materials testing. The primary responsibility is to ensure the quality of foundation soils and construction material during construction and maintain related documentation/records for various road, drainage, and bridge projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services Team and make a difference in our community. If you have a passion for ensuring project integrity and enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment, we encourage you to apply.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, Racial and Social Justice.

The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

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About the Road Services Division
- King County, Washington

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability to:

Review and interpret engineering plans and specifications for roads, bridges, and drainage structures.
Collect and test (Field/Lab) construction material samples such as aggregate, Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), and concrete.
Perform nuclear density testing on soils, aggregates, and HMA and Proctor test.
Perform geotechnical explorations and soil lab testing/classification.
Create daily site visit and test reports
Participate in data analysis and preparation of geotechnical reports
Participate in annual AASHTO Materials Reference Laboratory (AMRL) and Cement and Concrete Reference Laboratory (CCRL) proficiency testing procedures and aid in maintaining the laboratory’s AASHTO accreditation.
Attend coordination meetings to ensure proper materials and procedures are followed.
Track construction material quantities and maintain project files.
Work in Microsoft Office and gINT Software and the ability to learn other software.
Other related material testing duties, as assigned.

A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering (BSCE) and two years of engineering experience, or a total of 10 years of work experience in lab and field testing of construction material.
Solid understanding of soil testing and geotechnical reports requirements.
Solid understanding of construction material testing and acceptance procedures.
Good working knowledge with Microsoft Office and Ability to learn technical engineering software.
Engineering mindset and capability of collecting/interpreting/summarizing engineering data.
Current Nuclear Gage Operation License
Current/Ability to obtain American Concrete Institute (ACI) Aggregate and Concrete (Laboratory/ Field/ Strength) Testing Technician-Level 1
Experience with soil and asphalt/concrete core drilling and equipment
Current/Ability to obtain HAZMAT Training
Current/Ability to obtain Flagging and general safety training
Current/Ability to obtain Radiation Safety Officer Training
Ability to prepare concise and accurate lab…