Civil Engineer

The City of Renton is recruiting for a Civil Engineer at the 1 or 2 level to join the Surface Water Engineering section. This is an exciting opportunity to work on projects that improve drainage, reduce stormwater pollutant discharge to creeks, and improve fish habitat. These projects improve public safety and the natural environment of our growing city. Work will consist of delivering design and construction of small‑to‑mid‑scale stormwater projects, providing technical reviews for consultants, coordinating with the public and other city departments, and supporting senior engineers on large‑scale complex projects.

The candidate will have excellent communication and problem‑solving skills as well as experience or interest in stormwater management. The selected candidate would be hired in a Civil Engineer 1 or Civil Engineer 2 depending on their qualification and experience.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates.
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year.
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment.

• Participate in the selection of consultants, negotiate consultant agreements, monitor consultant progress and expenditures, manage contract, and provide technical directions to consultants; oversee the work produced by consultants to ensure that consultant deliverables are of high quality, meet the objectives of the project, and conform to applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide project coordination between city project team members, other city departments, outside agencies and other external stakeholders to ensure needs are being met by proposed designs and specifications; ensure proper communication at key intervals.
• Participate in public outreach and community involvement efforts. Compile, review, and/or present information and other materials to City Council and the public.
• Develop, recommend, and update city design standard plans, specifications, ordinances, and operating procedures.
• Represent the department and act as spokesperson on various committees, as assigned, before the public, elected officials, committees, and commissions. When needed, act as liaison with staff, other departments, agencies, and community groups in the coordination of projects and development of policy.
• Support the implementation of major City policies, including research and provide recommendations as well as administers and maintains agreements and contracts with public agencies and private organizations.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support critical city priorities during emergencies.

• Design small‑scale capital construction, transportation, and utility projects; prepare and/or review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and final construction contract bid documents.
• Provide support to acquire required city, county, state, and federal project permits, including state and federal environmental documentation and approvals.
• Provide technical engineering support to project construction team; facilitate communications with the Engineer of Record, and adjacent property and business owners.
• Review architectural and engineering plans and drawings for construction projects to ensure compliance with City ordinances and policies with guidance from supervisor or assigned team member; approve plans or indicate deficiencies with corrective action guidelines for small‑scale actions or projects.
• Prepare, compile,…