Description Summary
- Why It's a Great Opportunity: In this role you will work on the Wastewater / Utilities team focusing on managing contracts for Capital projects to construct sewer infrastructure improvements, pump stations, expansion, and rehabilitation.
- You and the team will oversee all aspects of contracted projects from management oversight, submittal, design review, timeline management, cost review, and pay estimates.
- Much work will be organized on Bluebeam, Excel, CAD, and planning software while also updating the public facing project website to keep interested parties informed of project status.
- You will also often be speaking with the public, customers, contractors, and internal teams to coordinate positive results for Pierce County and its residents.
Why It's a Great Department:
- PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies.
- PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community.
- The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
- Learn more about Planning and Public Works here.
How to be Successful in the Role:
- Your success will ultimately come from the timely completion of capital projects through you and your team’s oversight.
- Excellent communication with public, contractors, and internal teams will ensure your success.
- While primarily remote, some work will require office and field time.
Your Future in this Role:
- You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success.
- This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Develops, administers, designs, and inspects capital improvement projects, which may include structures, culverts, retaining walls, traffic control devices, sanitary or storm sewer structures, water quality enhancement facilities, or other appurtenances.
- Studies, analyzes, and prepares engineering-related reports as required by state, federal and local authorities.
- Presents findings orally or in writing to county staff, officials, or other agencies.
- Prepares and submits recommended mitigation to the Pierce County Environmental Official in the areas of traffic, slope stability, and stormwater runoff.
- Reviews projects for compliance with Critical Areas regulations and writes project conditions.
- Evaluates project impacts and reviews proposed mitigation.
- Prepares and reviews comprehensive engineering plans and cost estimates.
- Plans, coordinates, and manages development of systems for the County including administration of contracts and agreements with consultants.
- A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registration as an Engineer-in-Training AND Seven years of progressively responsible experience related to the position is required.
- A bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program in civil engineering, or a closely related field, may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis, up to four years.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
- As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
- Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting “APPLY” above or visiting www.piercecountywa.gov/jobs.
- If you have questions about this opportunity, email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and include the job number and title.
- Individuals who need accommodation in the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (253) 798-7480 at least two days prior to the need.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.
Our Recruitment Practices:
- This is a competitive and meritorious selection process.
- Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position.
- Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style.
- During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice.
- Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen.
- Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.
- Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration.
- Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date.
- Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews.
- Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity.
Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment:
- Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive.
- We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service.
- Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce