Civil Engineer W​/O P.e

The Civil Engineer I (without PE) performs engineering assignments for the planning, design, and construction of projects under the direction of a licensed professional engineer.

The Civil Engineer I (without PE) performs engineering assignments for the planning, design, and construction of projects under the direction of a licensed professional engineer.

General direction and oversight are provided by a licensed professional engineer (Civil Engineer I/II/III, or the City Engineer as assigned).

• Employees of the City of Walla Walla are expected to model and foster the City’s core values:
  Service – Integrity – Collaboration – Equality – Leadership – Community
• Design and oversee assigned projects. Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for construction projects.
• Coordinate with adjoining property owners, utility providers, and city, state, and federal stakeholders.
• Assist in the planning of projects, schedules, and budgets.
• Assist in the management of consultant and construction contracts.
• Provide technical assistance to consultants, customers, and staff; assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices.
• Communicate with concerned citizens, City departments, and outside agencies to provide engineering assistance and recommendations, exchange information, discuss concerns and needs, respond to inquiries and complaints; assure appropriate information is provided and problems are resolved.
• Monitor assigned projects during construction; perform inspection activities as required. Maintain project records and documentation; prepare payment requests; monitor project expenditures to keep them within budget.
• Responsible for composing correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, other agencies, and the general public.
• Prepare a variety of technical reports and/or analysis to support programs and/or City operations, present written and oral recommendations.
• Explain engineering concepts and principles; review documents and correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of grants and loans.
• Conduct traffic counts.
• Update and maintain City of Walla Walla Standard Plans.

• Demonstrate punctual, regular, and reliable attendance which is essential for successful job performance.
• Present a positive, professional image; maintain cooperative and effective working relationships; assure excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
• Execute assignments, projects, and job responsibilities efficiently and within defined time frames; work independently and effectively with little direction.
• Demonstrate good judgment and employ critical thinking to execute duties, identify issues, seek solutions, and recommend improvements in support of departmental goals.
• Assist staff and higher-level management; participate in resolving operational or interpersonal concerns; participate in training, meetings, and on committees as assigned.
• Respect the value of diversity in the workplace and the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of civil and environmental engineering.
• Principles and practices of project management and contract administration.
• Interpret, apply, and explain local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, specifications, policies, procedures, and standards.
• Molecular government operations.
• Oral and written communication skills to include correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to communicate scientific and technical matters to non-technical individuals, including policymakers.
• Report writing…