Senior Civil Engineer
Thurston County
- Thurston County, WA
- $7,317-9,757 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Plans, organizes and supervises the work of assigned staff. Recommends selection, provides orientation and training, evaluates performance, and recommends disciplinary action.
- Performs research, engineering analysis, calculations and utilizes computer engineering programs to solve the most complex civil engineering problems.
- Prepares and presents information for community groups and citizens on projects during public informational meetings.
- Develops project budgets and assists in the preparation of annual operating budget. Approves invoices and monitors expenditures.
- Coordinates and supervises contract administration.
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.The , located in Olympia, Washington is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide quality 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.
Vision - The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community.Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity - Thurston County Public Works values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. To us, inclusion 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.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
. * 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 120 qualifying payments for certain loans, to get their student loans repaid.
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, farmer's markets, kids' activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at .Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- Four years of progressively responsible technical civil engineering experience, with at least one year of supervisory experience.
- Ability to use computers and related software for construction, design and other civil engineering work.
- Possession of Professional Engineer License recognized by the State of Washington (Note: no substitution will be allowed for the PE Certification requirement).
- Washington State Driver's License.
- Understand the principals and procedures of life cycle cost benefit analysis on road networks for project selection.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas or project issues in a clear, comprehensive, effective and professional manner, both orally and in writing.
- Experience with leading a civil engineering project from inception through construction, including specification writing, bidding, construction management, record of materials, change orders and record keeping.
- Ability to perform technical research regarding pavement management treatments to provide the most cost-effective solutions.
- Principles, procedures, and practices of contract administration and construction management process.
- Experience with Pavement Management and managing large/complex asset systems.
The contact person for this recruitment is Steve Bricker, Construction Engineering & Support Manager, 360-867-2361.This position is:
- Eligible for benefits
- Not represented by a union
- Not eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act
- Application
- Resume
- Letter of Interest
- Supplemental Questions
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