Drainage Engineer II

Note:
The next review date for this recruitment will be the week of July 10, 2023. If you have already applied, you do not need to apply again.

King County Road Services Division is looking for a Drainage Design Engineer (Engineer II) to join our dynamic team! This position will give you the unique opportunity to design drainage projects, prepare road drainage plans, solve roadway drainage problems and work with one of the best teams around! If you have knowledge and experience in civil engineering and have a passion for working with a team that encourages and embraces diversity, come work with us!

• Perform watershed analysis and drainage design;
• Prepare drainage design reports, constructions plans, specifications and project estimates;
• Solve roadway drainage problems and road repair projects;
• Coordinate and monitor projects from conception to construction including the project schedule and budget;
• Prepare road drainage plans, slide repair plans and drainage design reports to ensure projects meet King County Road Standards, King County Surface Water Design Manual requirements and other environmental permitting regulations of local, state and federal authorities;
• Perform field surveys to support roadway drainage system design and other roadway related design projects;
• Provide technical CADD and Civil 3D expertise, troubleshooting and training to develop engineering plans for roadway, facilities and drainage construction projects.

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field and can demonstrate knowledge and experience of engineering design and principles, CADD, Civil 3D, surveying, construction, inspection, permitting, contract specification preparation, drainage system design and roadway repair projects OR any combination of education and experience necessary to perform the job duties;
• Have experience in effectively working with a team that contributes to a work environment that embraces and encourages diversity in its workforce and where differences are valued;
• Are able to track progress, review and analyze construction projects and schedules, provide field evaluation and review as well as provide recommendations for project scope and construction costs;
• Can manage and prioritize a high volume of diverse projects and multiple competing tasks with a strong attention to detail;
• Are able to read, interpret and develop engineering plans, specifications and cost estimates for road, bridge, stream and landfill construction;
• Are able to handle politically sensitive issues with grace;
• Have knowledge of watershed analysis, field survey, drainage system design, hydrology and hydraulic design for storm drainage systems;
• Are proficient in the use the Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project) applications in your daily work, and skill using AutoCAD, GPS and GIS programs.

• Have a valid Washington State Driver’s License;
• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical

• A professional civil engineering license in the State of Washington.

• The typical work schedule for this position is 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. This position is overtime eligible.
• This position is represented by Professional Technical Employees Local 17.
• This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months. Including special duty assignments and TLT opportunities.

• Competitive – healthcare plans
• Free – transportation options
• Manager Support – structured employee assistance program
• Paid – vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
• Paid – sick leave
• Paid – parental leave
• Deferred – compensation plan
• Fourteen – Twelve paid holidays and Two Additional personal holidays
• Awesome Employee Giving Program!