Engineer - Stormwater & Water Resources

ABOUT THE CITY

Spokane Valley is a city with a current population of over 109,000 located on the eastern border of Washington State in the heart of the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on quality neighborhoods and schools, along with strong business and retail centers. Friendly people, natural surroundings and beautiful weather are part of what makes our community a favorite destination. Spokane Valley is a high-performing organization and employs the use of best practices.

We are a workforce based upon loyalty, accountability and professionalism. We place high value on customer service, and take a team-oriented, collaborative approach to the way we do business. If working for a fast-paced, evolving organization appeals to you, and you desire a work environment that is intellectually stimulating, respectful and rewarding, we urge you to complete an application.

Spokane Valley is seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic employee to serve our City as a regular, full-time Stormwater and Water Resources Engineer in the Public Works Department. The ideal candidate will have exceptional professional skills and a strong desire to provide superior service to both internal and external customers.

Provides engineering design, management, and review of engineering plans, reports, specifications, and estimates related to both municipal and private stormwater and water resources projects. Performs hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, modeling, and mapping using software such as SWMM, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and GIS tools. Efforts are primarily focused on floodplain, floodway evaluations and reporting. Coordinates and manages consultants for the development of engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports.

Coordinates the construction bid process, reviews bids and makes necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids and competency of vendors/contractors. Oversees assigned projects to ensure consultant/contractor compliance with time and budget parameters. Assists in determining compliance with applicable stormwater and environmental requirements. Performs review of state and federal environmental regulations such as NPDES and UIC, best management practices (BMPs), or emerging trends in water resources.

Duties for this position are diverse and span both the requirements of water resources and the stormwater utility department. The primary duties for water resources are floodplain management. Floodplain management duties include coordinating and managing consultants for the development of floodplain and land use engineering plans, specifications, estimates, modeling, mapping, and technical reports. Performs hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, modeling, and mapping using software such as SWMM, HEC-RAS, AutoCAD Civil 3D and SSA, and ArcGIS tools.

Coordinates and associates with lead organizations that provide regulatory, technical and planning guidance such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Association of State Floodplain Managers, and the Washington State Department of Ecology. The primary duties for the stormwater utility department include providing engineering design, technical assistance, and regulatory compliance guidance to municipal projects providing stormwater collection, conveyance, water quality, UIC retrofit, and discharge facility improvements.

Performs hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, modeling, and mapping using software such as ArcGIS, SWMM, AutoCAD Civil 3D and SSA, Storm Shed, and other Rational Method tools, programs, and methodologies. Coordinates and manages consultants for the development of stormwater improvement projects including contract management, grant and funding management, schedule and budget management, review and approval of engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports.

Performs review of federal and state stormwater discharge regulations such as NPDES, State Waste Discharge, and UIC. Provides development, contract management and oversight of department service contracts. Provides development, contract management, and oversight of department operation and maintenance plan. Provides development and implementation of department policy and procedures. Provides customer service and resolution to citizen complaints.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from a four‑year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field; and minimum of five (5) years previous professional civil engineering experience including at least two years of municipal engineering; previous supervisory experience desired; or an equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.

Necessary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting with relevant technical experience in stormwater and water resources;…