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**Salary posted is the 2018 salary as AFSCME contract negotiations are still underway.
Civil Engineer II: $77,184- $94,056/ year
Civil Engineer III: $83,148 - $101,340/ year
JOB SUMMARY:
Join the City of Renton's Development Engineering Team (a section of the City's Community and Economic Development Department) as a Civil Engineer/Project Manager. This position will, as part of the Development Engineering Team, help to ensure that private development and Capital Improvement Projects are designed, engineered, and constructed in accordance with the City's Codes and Standards, and provide a safe and enjoyable place to live and work by:
- Civil Engineer II: Performs project plan reviews on small-scale private development and CIP projects.
- Civil Engineer III: Performs project plan reviews on complex and/or large-scale private development and CIP projects.
- Integrating numerous engineering and construction disciplines.
- Assisting Developer, Engineers, and Contractors through the City's permitting process.
- Coordinating with other City Departments Ensuring the systems can be efficiently maintained and operated.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- 2 years increasingly responsible engineering experience required and Washington Engineer in Training certification preferred for Civil Engineer II position .
- 4 years increasingly responsible engineering experience required and WA State Professional Engineer Certification (preferred) for Civil Engineer III position.
- Valid Washington State driver's license.
- Successful passing of a required background check.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
- Plan and conduct large-scale engineering studies utilizing staff from within the City or outside consultants as necessary; develop timelines, specifications and project objectives; monitor progress and provide periodic reports regarding assigned projects.
- Develop specifications and cost estimates for bids on major projects requiring outside consulting assistance; participate in the selection of consultants; negotiate and monitor contracts and services of outside firms to assure compliance with specifications, timelines and City ordinances and policies; approve payments to contractors on major projects as appropriate and submit to superiors for final authorization.
- Provide work direction and guidance to other engineering personnel on City projects as requested; provide project leadership as assigned on projects requiring City personnel; establish and maintain project schedules and activities.
- Provide written and verbal reports as necessary on assigned projects and contracts; present reports to outside groups, City Council, commissions or others as requested; maintain records for assigned activities.
- Meet with City personnel as necessary on capital construction, transportation, utility projects and studies to assure needs are being met by proposed designs and specifications; assure proper communication at key intervals between consultants, contractors, department heads and others.
- Review complex architectural and engineering plans and drawings for major construction projects within the City to assure compliance with City ordinances and policies; approve plans or indicate deficiencies with corrective action guidelines.
- Make complex calculations involving assigned engineering specialty including utilities, construction, transportation and others; review calculations and designs of others to assure conformance with City engineering standards.
- Prepare and review drawings and design as necessary for major projects to lead or assist in the overall design effort.
- Prepare engineering drawings in support of technical models for permit review, in-house projects and project management.
- Provide for and lead plan reviews for outside contractors on major projects and studies to assure compliance of building and other construction with City codes, ordinances and policies; inspect sites as necessary.
Standard Functions:
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- May be assigned to support critical city priorities during disasters or other emergencies.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to:
- Perform difficult and complex engineering mathematical computations.
- Design and evaluate engineering projects to assure objectives and codes are followed.
- Compile and analyze statistical and technical information, maps, research data and other pertinent data.
- Prepare and obtain state and federal permits required for Capital Improvement Program projects associated with field of specialty.
- Understand and follow oral and written directions.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Make verbal presentations and lead technical meetings.
- Meet schedules, commitments and time lines.
- Plan, organize and lead complex projects involving other technical personnel.
- Interpret, apply and explain codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Maintain records and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Knowledge of:
- Advanced principles, practices, methods and techniques of civil engineering.
- Technical specialty within engineering discipline appropriate to assignment.
- Modern engineering methods as applied to the design, project management and construction of public works, public utilities, transportation and general construction.
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
- SEPA and/or NEPA environmental review requirements associated with field of specialty.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Principles of work direction and guidance of other technical personnel on project teams.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Work is performed in office and field environments.
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