Engineer II - Development Review Job Shoreline area,Washington USA,Engineering

Scope of Work

Provide responsible professional engineering assistance in reviewing private development projects and coordinate with Planning and Community Services and Public Works, develop and update codes, standards, practices related to private development of public infrastructure, serve as project manager for various permits and projects, and perform office and field duties.

Essential Functions

Review private development engineering specifications, estimates, and other documents for completeness, accuracy and compliance with adopted codes and standards.

Support inspectors inspecting work-in-progress; ensure projects are completed in compliance with applicable codes, regulations and standards.

Respond to questions and inquiries from the public regarding street, drainage and wastewater issues, standards and permits; attend meetings and make presentations to citizen advisory groups and in other public settings.

Coordinate assigned engineering projects with outside contractors, government agencies and organizations and the public; provide assistance to project managers and Public Works Department.

Coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, departments and outside agencies; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers, applicants, other departments, consultants, contractors and citizens.

Prepare and maintain records of work completion; coordinate work in progress to ensure projects are completed in compliance with codes, specifications, standards and time schedules.

Provide information to the public, contractors, developers, property owners and internal staff regarding development issues related to the private installation of right-of-way, stormwater and wastewater improvements; interpret various codes and standards related to stormwater, water quality, utilities and right-of-way development.

Review various technical engineering reports in conjunction with associated plans.

Read, review, edit and revise design standards and codes, including research of current best practices or alternatives.

Develop and improve processes and resources used to review the engineering components of permit applications.

Provide technical expertise and respond to complex questions; resolve conflicts and interpret various codes and standards.

Marginal Functions

Perform a variety of office and field support duties as required.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of development, stormwater management, environmental protection and permitting.

Knowledge Requirements

Principles and practices of civil engineering.
Principles, practices, materials and terminology related to surface water management and control, including requirements of the NPDES Phase II Western Washington Storm water Municipal Permit.
Principles and practices of project management.
Principles, practices, materials and terminology related to right-of-way construction.
Principles, practices, materials and terminology related to wastewater design and construction.
Principles and practices of permit processing and plan review.
Methods and techniques used in engineering plan review.
Methods and techniques used to conduct on‑site engineering and right‑of‑way field inspections.
Comprehensive planning and code development principles, practices and techniques.
Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.

Abilities

Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti‑racism.
Review engineering plans and specifications.
Understand, interpret and correctly apply the requirements of the Surface Water Management Manual for Western Washington (SWMMWW).
Inspect permitted engineering work and projects in the City's right‑of‑way for completeness, proper work methods and compliance with applicable regulations and ordinances.
Research, edit, and prepare engineering standards and/or codes related to development.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
Manage and coordinate projects as assigned.
Assure work projects are completed according…