Engineering Aide 2

Job Summary

Central Washington University is recruiting an Engineering Aide 2 to join our Capital Planning & Projects team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based project position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $50,328 - $67,716 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.

Who we are:

We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams.

Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of ~10,000 students.

Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.

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What we offer:

Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

The Role:

This position is responsible for supporting the construction project team within the Capital Planning department, by job and project shadowing, learning the standards and practices of their position, and developing project management skills to assist in their development for future career opportunities. This role is also responsible for foundational skill development in apply engineering, mapping and surveying skills to maintain our line utilities locate drawings while also ensuring we meet all legal obligations associated with Utility Locates. This job requires basic knowledge of underground utilities, building systems, and overall site features in order to maintain our underground utility maps. This position requires the utilization of high tech Trimble survey equipment and the related engineering software to take GPS shots and document new or newly excavated utilities. This primarily responsible for the full-time organization and coordination of mapping documents and to provide support to the day-to-day operations of the Capital Planning and Projects unit of the Facilities Management Department. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment.

Job Duties

Capital Planning Mapping Operation:

• Responsible primarily for coordination of the Capital Planning mapping operation which includes the full-time organization and coordination of mapping documents utilized by Capital and Facilities Management Department (FMD) and ensuring digital and hard copy files are updated on a consistent basis based on as-built conditions of utilities, man covers, flow direction distinction, (x,y,z coordinate verification) valve locations, dead heads, underground structures, supporting photography documentation and other pertinent to mitigating risk in any all underground excavation by CWU or 3rd party entities.

• Coordination of field documentation includes, locates rights-of-way, topographic features, property lines, corners and boundaries; makes notations for office computation, checking and mapping; analyzes record survey data and recommends positions.

• Utilize the associated databases and spreadsheets dealing with the collection and generation of the same surveying data (including data input, export, manipulation and graphical presentation).

• Coordinate the drafting, checking, filing and distribution of maps prepared that depict the results of the field surveys.

• Interpret field data, recorded surveys, deeds, and original campus surveys & contractor as-builts.

• Coordinate mapping efforts between student staff and FMD and Capital managing personnel to ensure their field activities, documentation, utility verification and locating are consistent with CWU standards supporting the previous responsibilities.

• Interpret field data and/or identify field data that needs to be confirmed by mapping students information.

• Work with department Cartographer on update of departmental files and assigning duties to student staff.

• Conduct field surveys as applicable or needed and/or coordinate field survey party.

• Independently apply knowledge of department and university policies, state and federal guidelines.

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Capital Planning and Projects unit of the Facilities Management Department.

• Attend meetings as Capital Planning mapping representative.

• Ensure that utility locate description and maps are created, dispersed to facilities management shop staff and physical locates are completed within the legal timeframe required by Washington State.

Construction:

• Assist in the oversight of all construction project activity, including pre-planning project cost control, construction, and warranty to ensure contractual compliance.

• Follow directions as issued by construction coordinators.

• Read and understand construction plans, specifications, submittals and other related documents.

• With assistance, prepare cost estimates and schedules for construction, modification of campus-wide facilities, grounds and infrastructure.

• Shadow Construction Project Coordinators periodically monitoring day-to-day construction activities and progressively learn project operations, and CWU design and construction standards by job and project shadowing, learning the standards and practices of their position, and developing project management skills to assist in development for future career opportunities.

• Periodically shadow FMD shop supervisors to gain knowledge of CWU operational systems. Participate in Capital planning training and other career development opportunities.

• Work with multiple campus stakeholders and 3rd party entities in the completion of project related task and reporting of project progress with stakeholders.

Lead Student Employees (2-3 students):

• Check and assign work of student employees.

• Develop onboarding resource information for staff working with sensitive information.

• Coordinate communication network between student staff and Capital Planning project coordinators to capture time sensitive excavations around campus.

• Conduct infield training with students and contractor construction team on construction progress; assist with training as needed.

• Work with mapping student to ensure field accuracy of utility surveys.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering, or closely related field.

• Knowledge of:

• land surveying and mapping principles, procedures and practices;

• basic statutes and other law pertaining to the establishment, locating, dividing and defining of corners, monuments, lines, and boundaries of land;

• professional standards of land surveying and mapping.

• Experience with working on and completing observation task construction projects.

• Knowledge of survey and mapping applications (AutoCAD,Pathfinder, bluebeam, etc.) including capturing coordinates X, Y, Z.

• Ability to give directions and collect information associated with mapping details.

• Progressively responsible experience in a business or office setting which includes drafting/editing/maintenance of complex construction documents (drawings, specifications, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties).

• Demonstrated ability for work with Construction project coordinators and execute tasks assigned, with demonstrated ability to expand comprehensive of progressive construction task

Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and/or similar software to create and edit complex documents (reports, news releases), create, modify, and format spreadsheets, and prepare professional presentations.

• Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds and experiences.
• OR applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with capital projects.

• Willingness to learn new technologies and software such as Asset Works AiM project management system.

• Knowledge of construction software such as: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, Procore, NewForma, Prolog.

• Certification as a registered Land-Surveyor-In-Training.

• Experience performing land survey work, including as a skilled land survey technician at, equivalent or higher level such as instrument technician, skilled drafter/computer or survey records researcher/analysis.

• Experience working in construction.

• Experience or interest in mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds.

• Potential to mentor and educate students who will serve diverse populations.

Competencies

• Perform our Best: Interact daily with faculty, students, staff and others in the campus community in a professional manner. Treat others and be treated with respect; perform with integrity, honesty and professionalism; participate constructively in open communication; help to resolve issues and difficult situations in ways that reduce conflict and maintain good working relationships; improve work performance and take an active part in generating a mutually supportive environment. Recognize that diversity is an asset and value cultural, physical and professional differences.

• Accountability/Dependability: Accepts responsibility for quality of own work; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Shows up on time, meets standards, deadlines and work schedules.

• Judgement: Makes timely, informed decisions. Analyzes options and determines appropriate course of action.

• Teamwork: Promotes cooperation and mutual support to achieve goals. Encourages participation and mutual support.

• Adaptability/Flexibility: Responds positively to changing business needs and responsibilities. Adapts approach and methods to achieve results; recovers quickly from setbacks and finds alternatives.

• Commitment to Diversity: Recognizes the value of diversity and helps create environment that supports and embraces diversity.

Don't meet every single requirement? At CWU we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. This may be the job for you!

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Salary: This position is based on the range 48 of the Washington State Classification Listing, which has a minimum annual salary of $50,328 and maximum annual salary of $67,716. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Schedule/Appointment: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1 hour lunch) / WFSE Bargaining Unit 1 / Project appointment with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2025

Working Conditions: Work is split between indoor office setting and outdoor setting. It is essential to be able to perform periodic data entry and other computer-related tasks and create/maintain filing systems for departmental records. Some evening or weekend work and/or occasional travel may be required. This position may work outdoors in coordination with contractors, and at times hot/cold/noisy/dirty/wet/confined areas such as mechanical rooms, manholes and excavations, and may need to physically access work areas with the equipment and tools necessary for observation or coordination of the job. This position is considered an essential position and availability will be required to respond to University emergencies.

Benefits: CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and disability insurance, along with vacation and sick leave plans depending on employment classification. For additional information please visit Benefits, Perks, and Leave.

An employee of CWU may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program if the employee has student loans. To learn more, visit: https://ofm.wa.gov/state-human-resources/public-service-loan-forgiveness-program.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach:

• A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and experience: (a) meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred) qualifications, and (b) demonstrate the ability to perform the responsibilities as described by the posting;

• Resume including work history, education, training; and

• Contact information for three professional references.

Screening Begins: July 1, 2024

Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Contact Information

Name: Delano Palmer

Title: Director of Capital Planning

Email: Delano.Palmer@cwu.edu

Phone: (509) 963-2906

Website: cwu.edu/capital-planning-projects

Please contact Human Resources at hr@cwu.edu or 509-963-1202 if you require technical assistance with the on-line application process.

Conditions of Employment

Background Check/Reference Check Process:

Prior to employment, final candidate(s) will be required to sign a Sexual Misconduct disclosure in pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080 and submit to a background check. All information obtained through background investigations will be strictly confidential and revealed only to those required to have access.

This position is part of a Washington Federation of State Employees Bargaining Unit I.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Statement

Central Washington University is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. Central Washington University's policies and practices affirm and actively promote the rights of all individuals to equal opportunity in education and employment. Discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, disability, or status as a protected veteran is prohibited. The university provides an internal procedure for reporting discrimination and affords protection against retaliation for participating in the complaint process. Central Washington University complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and executive orders including when soliciting bids and in the fulfillment of all contracts with governmental agencies. Direct related inquiries to Civil Rights Compliance, 202 Barge Hall, Ellensburg, WA 98926-7501; Telephone 509-963-2050; or email crc@cwu.edu.

DEI Statement

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are all core to CWU's mission, vision and values to increase access to higher education for everyone regardless of identity. At CWU we work to ensure everyone's voice is not only heard but recognized and valued. We consistently strive to provide a safe, welcoming, and forward-thinking institution for all employees, students, and community members.

Reasonable Accommodations

Central Washington University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact Human Resources at HR@cwu.edu or call 509-963-1202. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

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