[Hiring] Assistant County Engineer @Pierce County

Role Description

In this role as the Assistant County Engineer, you will be a key member of the Planning and Public Works (PPW) leadership team and represent the County in regional and state-level planning efforts to improve and maintain the road system in the South Puget Sound. As a trusted partner of the County Engineer, you will lead professional engineers, construction management professionals, and traffic operations and maintenance crews to provide safe and reliable transportation options to Pierce County residents, employees, and visitors while supporting the operations and decisions of the County Engineer.

The Office of the County Engineer coordinates a portfolio that includes:

• Large capital programs encompassing design, surveying, environmental permitting, right-of-way acquisition, and construction management.
• Expanding production capacity and the organization’s potential.
• Safe and efficient operation of County roads.
• Setting County Road and Bridge Design Standards.
• Maintaining Standards of Good Practice and approving deviations from those standards.

As a member of the Office of the County Engineer (OCE) division leadership team, you will be in a position to coordinate with other leaders across the County and shape the way the County meets the transportation needs of future generations.

Qualifications

• An ABET accredited degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related field may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Ten years of relevant experience in the management of civil or environmental engineering functions including four years of experience in a management role.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of employment.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Requirements

• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Benefits

• Access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career.
• Multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County.

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 [email protected] 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.

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 County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees.