Senior Civil Engineer

Basic Function

This position is overtime eligible and a member of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Unit.

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Representative Duties

The incumbent will work in the Engineering group, which primarily focuses on managing design and construction of new assets within the City right-of-way to improve mobility and stormwater management for the general public. Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, a Senior Civil Engineer will perform professional level civil engineering work that may include project scoping, management of professional services by outside firms, plans/specification/estimate preparation, construction management, planning and conducting engineering studies, right-of-way acquisitions, preparation of grant applications, administration of grants, and management of project budgets.

To be hired as the Senior Civil Engineer, the incumbent will have a high level of competency in Engineering Review, Engineering Design, Project/Construction Management, and must have a Professional Engineer License.

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Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

• A minimum of four years of progressively responsible public works engineering experience

• Successful completion of the Public Works Civil Engineer Rotation Program (CERP) or ability to demonstrate/document a high level of competency/experience in all the core Department Division functional areas, or

• A combination of education, training and experience that provides the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

HOW TO APPLY:

Individuals interested in this position are encouraged to complete the following:

• an online application
• respond to the supplemental questions
• submit a resume
• submit a cover letter

The successful candidate must pass background and reference checks to be hired.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required. If licensed in another State, must obtain a Washington State PE license within one year.

• Valid Washington State Driver's License required by date of appointment.

• A satisfactory three-year driving abstract record must be submitted prior to hire.