Civil Engineer

Job Description

The salary range for this position is $6,959.00 – $9,154.00 monthly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Civil Engineer in our Water Resources Division to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative team. This team consists of professional staff who provide planning, development review, and engineering support for the County’s stormwater utility.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reviews land development proposals submitted to the County for compliance with applicable design standards, manuals, and other rules and regulations.
• Reviews projects that include detailed calculations and computer models for roadway geometrics, hydrology and hydraulics, grading plans, utility plans, and Environmental Impact Statements or other documents. Approves plan changes.
• Provides oversight and serves as a technical support for other engineering support staff. Instructs the support staff regarding construction and any project modifications, and resolves conflicts with contractors, as necessary.
• Performs complex site inspections for properties under development to verifying design and checking the surrounding area for impacts.
• Responds to public requests for information and/or assistance regarding engineering projects. Makes field visits, serves as a technical resource, and works with citizens to formulate solutions as necessary.

 

To view the full job classification, click here: Civil Engineer

Essential Personnel: This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment – Quiet office setting located in Olympia, Washington. Work is primarily performed at a desk or workstation using a computer and standard office equipment. Hybrid and remote work options are available based on business needs and performance.
• Schedule – Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., though there is some flexibility in the hours. Workload demands may occasionally require work outside the assigned work hours.
• Travel Requirements – Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, trainings, and community events as well as visiting offsite work locations.
• Customer Interactions – Daily interactions via phone, in-person, and video with Thurston County staff and the public.

 

WHO WE ARE: 

The Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community.  Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.  We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks.

Our Core Values:

• Accountability – We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service – We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation – We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety – We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork – We work together toward achieving a common recognized end.

 

Mission – To provide excellent public services in all areas of our business.

Vision – The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES:

• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future: As a member of our team, you will enjoy great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre-tax savings accounts, as well as comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family. Please visit Thurston County Employee Benefit Plans for more information.
• Paid Leave: Full-time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program: Employees are encouraged to attend County paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends in our industry. We also encourage our staff to participate in professional organizations and attend conferences.
• Flexible Work Schedules: Some of the options that employees may take advantage of include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation: The County offers 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans for employees who would like to set aside additional deferred tax dollars into a retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Employees can take advantage of Section 125 flexible spending accounts for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: This is a federal program that allows full-time public service employees who have made qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

 

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmers markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering. Any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to successfully perform the essential job functions may be considered.
• Possession of Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification. (Note: no substitution will be allowed for the EIT Certification requirement.)
• Washington State Driver’s License.
• Ability to use computers and related software for construction, design, and other civil engineering work.

 

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge in Autodesk Civil 3D, WWHM, and Autodesk SSA, or other related engineering design/modeling software.
• Ability to apply judgment and discretion in resolving problems and interpreting policies and regulations.
• Ability to perform technical research work and complex technical computations to provide reliable advice on difficult engineering problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff, contractors, engineering firms, the general public, and representatives of other agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to make effective public presentations of technical, complex, and often controversial information.
• Ability to work independently and make appropriate decisions regarding work methods.

 

OTHER RELATED RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact Tim Wilson, Water Resources Manager, at 360-786-5831 or by email at tim.wilson@co.thurston.wa.us.

This position is:

• Represented by a Union
• Eligible for benefits
• Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

 

Items required for consideration:

• Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

 

Learn more about Thurston County at: Thurston County

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498.  Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.