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Civil Engineering Jobs : Why It’s a Great Opportunity: Throughout the last decadePierce County has continued to see steady growth and our Planning and Public Works (PPW) Department has been instrumental in planning for our future, building our community, and maintaining our infrastructure. With growth comes many career opportunities and now is the perfect time for someone at any point in their career to look at Civil Engineering careers with us!

We have positions available for entry level Civil Engineers (CE1) just graduating from college to more senior positions (CE2 and CE3) for those looking to make a change in their career. In a department of over 800 professionals, our positions span across several divisions (Development Engineering, Surface Water Management, Sewers, Traffic, and more!) with one thing in common – helping to build a community people are proud to call home.

Some key benefits:

Positive work/life balance
Remote/hybrid opportunities
Opportunity for growth – the sky is the limit as engineers are employed at all levels in our organization!
Become a well-rounded engineer – In a department of over 800 people with 14 different divisions, you will have ample opportunity to move around, learn and grow!
We support the pursuit of your Professional Engineer’s license.
Some of the work you may support or lead depending on the division and your areas of interest include:

Review of Site Development Drawings (road, storm drainage, sewer, grading, erosion control) for compliance with County regulations.
Inspecting Pierce County bridges, Pierce County Parks bridges and local agency bridges and writing corresponding reports on inspection observations. Bridge design and Contract plans and specification preparation and engineer’s estimates for construction projects.
Transportation improvement projects
Computer-aided design software, storm water modeling software, and spreadsheets to complete geometric designs for road and storm sewer projects, conduct engineering calculations, prepare alternatives analysis, write reports
Preparing construction plans for capital projects using AutoCAD/Civil 3D
Why It’s a Great Department: PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement – just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Works at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw.

How to be Successful in the Role: In addition to your technical expertise, bring a positive attitude, ability to communicate with diverse audiences and strong teamwork! Other competencies that we’re looking for include:

Collaborative, self-motivated and works well independently, as needed
Exercises professional judgement in applying technical skills
Commitment to customer service
Learning mindset
Self-motivated
Qualifications:

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications will vary for level of position with our entry level requiring: A Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or in last semester of program or closely related field
OR registration as an Engineer-In-Training
OR four years of progressively responsible, broad-based civil engineering experience is required.
Education and work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Supplemental Information:

This is a competitive selection process. Your application form will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include written, oral and performance examinations, and final interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place to live, work, and raise a family?To be considered for this opportunity please: Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
Submit a current resume with your application.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37.54 – $60.75 per hour

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tacoma, WA 98409

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