Engineer II – Design

Salary : $87,943.32 – $106,942.08 Annually

Location : Everett, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 2023-PWK8318R-JUN

Department: Public Works

Division: Public Works Engineering Design

Opening Date: 07/18/2023

Closing Date: 8/29/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Are you ready to further develop your design knowledge and broaden your project management skills? Snohomish County Public Works is hiring an experienced, talented individual to fill a key Engineer II position in our Engineering Services Design team. This is a hybrid job combining remote work with office work.

The Engineering Services Design team designs road and bridge projects improving the safety, efficiency, and capacity of Snohomish County infrastructure, while also providing a variety of engineering support services to other Departments/Divisions within Snohomish County.

The Engineer II is an intermediate level engineering position where the successful candidate will act as a supporting engineer on most projects working on discipline reports and perform engineering calculations and estimating.

Well qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate experience analyzing and designing transportation projects; preparing engineering studies, plans, specifications, and estimates for a variety of public works projects; and the use of spreadsheets, databases, GIS software, and AutoCAD. The successful candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills, will demonstrate the ability to work well with staff and stakeholders with a variety of backgrounds, and will be able to positively contribute to the Engineering Services Design team as well as the other divisions in Public Works.

Certification as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) is required for this position.

Selection Process
Application assessments will continue on August 30, 2023. Please apply as early as possible.

This job posting is to fill one Engineer II position and to create an eligibility register to fill future Engineer II positions for the next 6 months.

Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks:

• Make a contribution in shaping one of Washington’s fastest growing counties
• Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee development and training opportunities
• Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
• Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension.
• Security, stability, and a lifelong career!

About Engineering Services
Our in Public Works delivers full design and construction program and encourages a team environment for employees to develop career pathways with growth potential and personal satisfaction knowing their role contributes to well-constructed projects for the residents of Snohomish County.

About Snohomish County Public Works DepartmentSnohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.

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When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.

Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, pension opportunities, and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:

• : County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Career development training.
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including medical and dental, vision, life insurance, Long Term Disability, deferred compensation and more.
• : If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.

Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is available.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop; and when working remotely, must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, , is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

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For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment

Job Duties

BASIC FUNCTION
Perform a variety of advanced engineering assignments in the design of Public Works projects. Tasks include design of roadways, bridges, drainage systems, including preparation of plans, design reports and drainage reports.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Design of road and bridge improvements or other public works construction projects, including preparing or overseeing the preparation of plans, specifications, and quantity and cost estimates.
2. Conducts or directs the preparation of studies and preliminary field surveys in preparation for design and construction of public works facilities such as roadways, bridges, solid waste sites, or drainage improvements.
3. Prepares project prospectus for applications for federal and state funding of public works projects, including the recommendations for improvements, estimates of required quantities, project cost estimates, and other relevant data.
4. Responsible for preparation of right-of-way plans in order to acquire land for public works facilities; determines project requirements for right of way acquisition.
5. Attends public meetings and formal public hearings on proposed county construction projects; prepares or supervises the preparation of maps, exhibits, drawings, charts and graphs and provides technical testimony as required.
6. Prepares and reviews technical reports related to engineering assignments, including the areas of hydrology, hydraulics, traffic capacity, signal design, roadway geometrics, and roadway structure design.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field and two (2) years of professional civil engineering experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work. A working knowledge of office-related and technical engineering computer software is preferred. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Drivers License is required for employment.
An Engineer-in-Training certificate is required.
Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

• principles, practices and techniques of engineering related to area of assignment
• federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations related to area of assignment
• the methods and techniques used in conducting engineering studies and needs assessments
• the literature, trends and developments in the area of specialty

Ability to:

• interpret and assess field data used for the design of construction projects
• prepare engineering plans, specifications and estimates
• allocate and make effective use of available resources
• assess the relative advantages and disadvantages of alternative courses of action
• read, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, subordinates, representatives of other agencies and with the general public
• communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare a variety of correspondence, reports, and other written materials and documents
• utilize office related and technical engineering computer software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Physical requirements of the position include the ability to walk over rough terrain to inspect public works projects. Manual dexterity is required to operate the equipment utilized by the position and to generate reports.

SUPERVISION
Employees report to and receive direction from an engineering supervisor or designated lead engineer. The work requires considerable independent judgment and discretion in developing and achieving work unit goals and objectives.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in an office environment with occasional field trips to locations throughout the county to make site visits, attend meetings, or coordinate work activities. Meetings or project requirements may involve working evenings, weekends or holidays as necessary.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
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County Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement
• Basic Group Term Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Commuting Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partners for Health Employee Wellness Program
• Leave & Holidays

Voluntary Benefits

• Deferred Compensation 457(b)
• Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance
• Additional Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Supplemental Individual Insurance Policies

Healthcare Premiums

• Regular full-time employees: If you work 35 or more hours per week, you will pay these for medical insurance. The County pays the for vision, dental, and basic life insurance.
• Regular part-time employees: If you work between 20 and 34 hours per week, you will pay for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. The County’s contribution toward the premium for an employee in a regular part-time appointment will be pro-rated in an amount equal to the F.T.E. percentage the employee is assigned.

Note: Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County’s to learn more.

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Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review/selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as “see resume” or “see application” will not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02

A current Engineer-in-Training certificate (EIT) is required for this position.Do you have a current EIT certificate?

• Yes
• No

03

In the box below list which State and EIT number you currently hold.

04

What is your highest level of completed education in civil engineering or related field?

• No degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelor’s degree
• Master’s degree or higher

05

How many years of experience do you have in civil engineering; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill and ability to perform the work?

• No experience to less than two (2) years of experience
• Two (2) years to less than four (4) years of experience
• Four (4) years to less than six (6) years of experience
• Six (6) or more years of experience

06

Will you have at least two (2) years of professional civil engineering experience on or before July 20, 2023?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a valid Washington State Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?

• Yes, I have a valid Washington State Driver’s License
• No, but I have the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment
• No, I do not have the ability to obtain one

08

Describe your experience with the development of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) packages. Please include descriptions of the projects you have worked on and what your role was.

09

Describe your experience writing technical reports. What type(s) of reports have you written, and how do you ensure the report is complete?

10

Describe your computer skills with engineering and business software applications. Include the name of the application, length/frequency of use, and your ‘self-assigned’ skill level (i.e. above average, average, or limited skill set).

Required Question