[Hiring] Civil Engineer @Pierce County

Role Description

In this role, you will support the Office of the County Engineer’s Design and Bridge Teams with engineering workflows, plan preparation, and project delivery. You will help improve consistency and efficiency across the division by supporting drafting, engineering software, CAD standards, and emerging technologies. You will use tools such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, Autodesk products, and internal drafting systems, while contributing to plan reviews, standard drawings, process improvements, and basic software guidance. Working with experienced engineers and IT staff, you will help optimize design workflows, maintain quality and compliance, and support applicable Local, State, and County Road Administration Board standards. Your contributions will keep Pierce County projects on track.

Core Daily Responsibilities

• Performs layout, drafting and design work on a variety of routine civil engineering projects utilizing computer programs.
• Designs and/or prepares contract plans for capital improvement projects.
• Prepares and reviews comprehensive engineering plans, reports, studies and related documents.
• Prepares scopes, cost estimates, specifications, special provisions and related documents for capital improvement projects.
• Prepares or contributes to engineering-technical reports or studies such as traffic, hydrology, hydraulic, or geotechnical, reviews calculations or routine work of others.
• Reviews proposed development projects for compliance with county ordinances, state and federal statutes and regulations, adopted standards, and county policy and meets with project applicants to resolve questions and compliance issues.
• Prepares information to support public meetings, hearings, boards, commissions, or elected officials.
• Reviews and investigates citizen concerns and recommends remedial measures.
• Inspects and evaluates assets for compliance with established inspection programs and prepares appropriate reports; calculates and verifies pay quantities for contracted services.
• Requests, performs, or directs the testing of materials and interprets results to ensure compliance with project specifications; prepares written reports and recommends alternatives when necessary.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressively responsible, broad-based civil engineering experience is required.
• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training or a bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program in civil engineering or closely related field may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

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.