Engineering Technician Iii-Iv DOQ

Help others and give something back to our community. Public service matters and can be a great source of personal fulfillment.

Are you passionate about traffic safety and engineering?  Do you have a knack for problem solving and critical thinking?  Does serving your community through collaborative work with a small group of experienced technical professionals interest you?

Whatcom County Public Works Engineering is hiring an Engineering Technician to join our Traffic Section team. In this position, you will perform routine traffic counts, conduct analyses for installation of infrastructure improvements, provide intersection evaluation reports, and investigate vehicular collision reports.  The Traffic Section is forward facing in the community, working directly with concerned citizens of Whatcom County to develop solutions to transportation-related issues, such as requests for traffic calming, incidents of failure to stop or yield, substandard sight distance and many others.

The Traffic Section also seeks out and obtains Federal, State and local grant funding to support the road and bridge construction program in Whatcom County.  Creation of exhibits and maps utilizing AutoCAD and ArcGIS are routine duties of this Traffic Technician position, as well as coordinating with other Public Works Engineering sections, Maintenance & Operations and the Sheriff's Office for County road projects, County ordinances, collision reviews, intersection and other safety modifications.

The Engineering Technician position provides opportunity for personal and professional growth, positive impact on the community, and job satisfaction. If you are proactive, technically-minded and results-oriented, this could be the career-making position you've been looking for.

The ideal candidate will have an AS degree in Engineering Technology or a related field, two to six years of on-the-job training in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering or Transportation Planning and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. The successful employee will think critically with a mind toward safety of the travelling public, act proactively to anticipate needs of the citizens of Whatcom County to solve issues, and bring a positive influence to the workgroup culture.

Full salary ranges are as follows:

Engineering Technician III--Range 160.0

Engineering Technician IV--Range 180.0

Please review the complete job descriptions online:

Engineering Technician III

Engineering Technician IV

Engineering Technician III:

Requires an Associate's degree (or higher) in Engineering Technology, or a related field AND four years of progressively responsible engineering technology experience, INCLUDING two years at an Engineering Technician II level.

Engineering Technician IV:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field AND five ears of related, progressively responsible engineering technology experience INCLUDING three years working at an Engineering Technician III level OR Associate's degree (or higher) in Engineering Technology, or a related field AND seven years of progressively responsible engineering technology experience, INCLUDING three years at an Engineering Technician III level.

Years of experience required varies, depending on technician level and educational background.

Must have Background Check and Driving Record that meets County Standards.

Requires valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.

Must be eligible to cross between United States and Canada.

At its sole discretion, Whatcom County may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.