Civil Engineer

Overview

Why it's a great opportunity: In this role you will manage the planning, engineering design, project management and construction management work associated with the preservation and improvement of wastewater treatment plants and supporting facilities. Your work will range from coordinating consultant contracts, writing reports, communicating with internal and external groups, completing engineering calculations, specification development and preparing plans in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

The Sewer Division performs all the planning, administration, engineering, construction management, maintenance, and operations necessary to run like a successful public utility.

Some of the projects you may be part of include:

• Expansion of the Cascadia Wastewater Treatment Plant within the Tehaleh Employment Based Planned Community. Tehaleh - Main Page | Pierce County, WA - Official Website
• Fertilizer Manufacturing Facility Rehabilitation and Replacement Project – Project to replace aging critical equipment used to produce Class A Biosolids.
• Electrical System Rehabilitation and Replacement – Project to replace aging critical electrical equipment within the plant.

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.

In this role, both you and the team will be made successful through your technical contributions and experience to the team overall. Excellent communication, positivity, customer service, and collaboration skills will continue to develop team dynamics. Your efforts will be of great value during the preparation of plans, technical specifications, and estimates.

In this role you will be exposed to new and different projects and situations to prepare you for the next opportunity. 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.

• Develops, administers, designs, and inspects capital improvement projects, which may include odor control facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, instrumentation and control systems, electrical systems, and other appurtenances.
• Studies, analyzes, and prepares engineering-related reports as required by state, federal and local authorities.
• Reviews and recommends changes to consulting engineer prepared reports, technical memorandums, plans and specifications to meet County project requirements and standards.
• Calculates and verifies pay quantities for proper payment for contracted services, reviews calculations and accuracy of submittals.
• Communicate regularly with maintenance and operations staff, engineers and engineering technicians within the work group, and groups outside the division.
• Prepares final bid packages; schedules and advertises projects for bid; prepares responses to requests for information; prepares necessary addendums during bidding process; prepares change orders and pay estimates and maintains accurate project level budget and expenditure reports.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• A resume and cover letter are highly recommended for this position.
• 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…