Engineer III; Floodplain Services

Employer

Snohomish County Surface Water Management (SWM), a Division of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is hiring a highly capable Habitat Restoration Engineer III.

The Engineer III will lead habitat improvement and floodplain infrastructure projects, design hydraulic models, manage project budgets, and coordinate with community stakeholders.

• Design and evaluate major public works projects involving roads, bridges, surface water systems, and solid waste sites.
• Prepare design reports, specifications, cost estimates, and conduct budget monitoring.
• Review engineering designs for accuracy, compliance with standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct field trips to inspect project sites during planning, design, and construction phases.
• Act as technical liaison between public works, consulting firms, and agencies.
• Prepare and present technical testimony at public meetings and hearings.
• Develop mitigation measures to reduce environmental impacts.
• Supervise or conduct field investigations and soil testing, provide engineering recommendations.
• Oversee civil materials testing laboratory, maintain material records, and approve construction materials.

• Bachelor of Science in civil engineering or related field.
• Four (4) years of civil engineering experience, including at least three (3) years in the specialized area.
• Proficiency in engineering mathematics and civil design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Valid Washington State Professional Engineer license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Pass job related tests.

• Experience designing fish habitat enhancement and water quality projects.
• Experience using hydraulic and hydrologic models.
• Experience preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for surface water projects.
• Experience with GIS and CADD.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.