Job Description

Posting number: 2026-PWK8318R-OCT-CTY

Department: Public Works

Division: Public Works Engineering Design

Job classification: ENGINEER II

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Public Works, Miscellaneous, Safety

Summary

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Open to current Snohomish County Government Employees Only

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.

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. This is a hybrid job combining remote work with office work.

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.

This job posting is to fill one (1) Engineer II position and to create an eligibility register to fill future Engineer II positions for the next six (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 Engineering Services division in Public Works delivers full design and construction programs 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 Department

Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 210 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.

Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.

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.

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 also available. This position will work full-time in the office for up to one (1) year. Once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed, we anticipate the position will work two (2) days in the office and three (3) days remote. Telework options are subject to change depending upon staff and management needs.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and 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.

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

Examples of duties

BASIC FUNCTION

To perform a variety of professional engineering assignments in design, traffic, construction, land development or program development which requires the application of standard engineering principles and methods. Assists Engineers III or IV, or coordinates the work of consultants or engineering staff as it relates to assigned engineering projects.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Provides project management of road, bridge and other Public Works construction projects, including preparing or overseeing the preparation of specifications, cost and quantity estimates, the design of projects such as road, signal and bridge improvements, and surface water projects, and the oversight of the construction process.
2. Oversees project construction to assure work is performed in accordance with plans and specifications; monitors and coordinates construction engineering activities, maintains field records, prepares progress estimates and change orders, develops budget projections and directs field technical personnel.
3. 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, signals, solid waste sites, or drainage improvements.
4. Directs the site inspections of construction work to verify quality of installations and coordinate timely and quality completion for acceptance; monitors contractor progress and schedules quality assurance tests and materials approvals.
5. Directs the inspection and maintenance of county bridges; assures that bridges and culverts are periodically inspected, maintained and repaired; submits the Annual Bridge Report re­quired by the state on existing bridge conditions.
6. 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.
7. Researches, analyzes and resolves engineering problems on county construction projects.
8. Develops, coordinates, and promotes funding program such as the Road Improvement District or River Improvement programs for the design, construction and maintenance of road, bridge and drain­age projects; provides information and assistance to program applicants.
9. Prepares right-of-way plans in order to acquire land for public works facilities; researches ownership, project requirements, and writes legal descriptions to convey property.
10. Provides information to professional engineers, architects, developers, county officials and the general public; presents and explains technical design or operational features, project priorities and development requirements of county policies.
11. 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.
12. Coordinates and reviews the work of other engineering staff as it relates to assigned construction projects; provides training in related work as required.
13. 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 other related duties as assigned.

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. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

An Engineer-in-Training certificate is required.

A valid Washington State Driver's License is required.

Supplemental 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 principles, practices and procedures associated with budget preparation and administration
• the methods and techniques used in conducting engineering studies and needs assessments
• the principles and practices of grant writing, contract negotiation and administration
• the literature, trends and developments in the area of specialty
• hydraulic and hydrologic computer modeling techniques
• computer software programs used in area of assignment

Ability to:

• interpret and assess field data used for the maintenance and design of construction projects
• prepare engineering plans, specifications and estimates
• direct and evaluate the inspection and appraisal of condition of public works structures
• allocate and make effective use of available resources
• assess the relative advantages and disadvantages of alternative courses of action
• gather, analyze, synthesize and evaluate a variety of data including statistical data
• read, interpret and apply federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing area of assignment
• analyze and evaluate operations and take effective action to correct deficiencies and resolve problems
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, 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
• develop, run and assess various hydraulic and hydrologic models (required for some positions)
• use personal computer applications effectively

SUPERVISION

The work requires considerable independent judgment and discretion in developing and achieving work unit goals and objectives. The work is reviewed through meetings and periodic status reports, and by evaluation of results obtained.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in an office or field environment with frequent 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.

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