Project Engineer II

About the Position
The Olympia Public Works Department seeks an exceptional professional to join the Transportation Engineering section as a Project Engineer II.  The successful candidate will join a team of five staff in managing, monitoring, developing, and implementing complete transportation systems for today and into the future.
 
The Engineer will be responsible for:

• Working as part of a group conducting integrated planning, engineering, and program development for a multimodal transportation system.
• Conducting scoping, conceptual design options, analysis, project feasibility, policy implementation, and field crew technical support for a wide range of transportation projects.
• Providing technical solutions consistent with the intent of a project's scope, schedule and budget.
• Providing design guidance and communicate verbally and in writing about multiple complex and high-profile transportation projects.
• Defining goals and design parameters for projects as well as evaluating design solutions provided by other engineers, both in-house and consultants.
• Administering the City's pavement management model, researching and implementing pavement preservation approaches, and developing a multiple year paving program that is integrated with other future transportation projects.

• A commitment to building a multimodal transportation system through urban transportation practices and principles.
• A strong technical background and creative problem solving skills in designing transportation facilities.
• An innovative and thoughtful approach to applying design standards to real world conditions.
• A strong communicator who can communicate complex and challenging issues verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with and motivate other team members.
• The ability to foster relationships with other public agencies and community groups.
• Proactive about learning and applying new standards and practices based on emerging technology.
• Experience in asset management, condition rating and prioritization.

• Submit a resume and cover letter by attaching them to your electronic application.
• The cover letter must be no more than two pages long and include specific examples of how you meet the Ideal Candidate profile (above).
• Writing Example: Applicants must submit a copy of an engineering report and/or Master Plan type document in which they were the primary author. Other technical writing of comparable quality may substitute. Potential applicants should inquire if you are unsure the document meets this requirement.
• This is a continuous recruitment and this position will remain open until filled. In order to be considered for the first round of interviews, submit your application by 5 pm April 24, 2018.
• Only electronic applications are accepted.

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to:

• Lead a variety of activities relating to transportation engineering, planning, policy implementation, and budget management.
• Manage investigations, analysis, and preparation of documents and reports on planning and technical issues as needed.
• Support City regulatory staff in the technical review of development proposals.
• Collect and analyze a variety of engineering data.
• Collaborate on teams of engineering and planning staff to develop a multimodal transportation system.
• Develop project-specific technical alternatives and design reports.
• Review other engineers' work and provide comments and recommendations.
• Prepare maps, statistical information, and cost estimates.
• Develop transportation project concepts utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Prepare and present information to City leadership, committees, community groups, and private organizations on complex issues.
• Respond to public inquiries.
• Punctual, regular and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance.

General Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of current principles, practices, methods and standards of civil engineering, transportation engineering, and transportation planning.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to transportation issues.
• Knowledge of current construction methods, processes, materials, costs and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of budget preparation.
• Skill in the use of standard Microsoft Office products, spreadsheets, graphics, databases, and word processing. 
• Skill in the operation of various engineering-specific computer programs, such as project management software, Arcview, VoloView, Highway Capacity Manual software and computer modeling.
• Ability to work from general written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, survey notes and legal descriptions.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively, using various media.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to perform research, analysis and advanced computer modeling on complex civil engineering, transportation, environmental or water resource issues, problems, and data.
• Ability to clearly and accurately summarize and portray research information for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to create and present technical information in data or graphic format.
• Ability to accurately complete assigned projects within timelines.
• Ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences in a clear, concise, and respectful manner.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform complex engineering computations either manually or with the aid of computer or calculator.
• Ability to work cooperatively, productively, effectively, and successfully with others in a public service-dedicated, customer centered, team-oriented environment, where open communication is the norm.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.

Experience/Education

• Four-year degree in an engineering field (Transportation or Civil preferred).
• Three years of related experience required.
• Additional experience in related civil engineering may be substituted for the college degree with one-year experience being equal to one year of college education.
• Certification as a Professional Engineer by the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain a Professional Engineer license within six months of hire is required.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Washington State Driver's License required.

Contacts:

• The Project Engineer II position has varied contacts, including City employees, private consultants, contractors, public officials, property owners and citizens. 
• Contacts are for the purpose of listening to various concerns and issues, and to provide explanations of current city projects and/or practices.
• Contacts will also be for the purpose of gathering /disseminating information.  Issues and/or projects may be controversial in nature, where the ability to explain the City's position at a level equal to the audience's level of technical sophistication is vital to success.

Supervision:

• In a lead capacity, the Project Engineer II may supervise and/or direct the work of assigned professional and technical staff.

• The Project Engineer II is accountable for the quality, accuracy and timely completion of assigned projects and tasks.

Working Conditions:

• The Project Engineer II typically spends a majority of the workday in an office. 
• Some projects and tasks will require fieldwork to gather information and review existing conditions. 
• Field time may include exposure to all types of weather, work in traffic; construction sites; uncleared areas and standing/walking on uneven and slippery terrain; and entering manholes, sewer lines and/or lift stations.