Impactful Public Works Project Engineer

City of Auburn (Washington); Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

State Retirement System pension plans

Paid vacation and holidays

Floating holidays

VEBA/HSAs

Flexible Spending plan

Deferred Compensation

Wellness & Assistance programs

Job summary

The City of Auburn is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Capital Projects team in the Engineering division. This role offers ownership of multiple disciplines and the opportunity to shape projects impacting residents' daily lives.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and 5 years of project management experience, or a professional license. An apprentice path is available for those meeting basic criteria. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive City-provided plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; AND
• Five (5) years of civil engineering project management experience
• Professional Civil Engineering License is required
• Engineer In Training Designation OR Professional Civil Engineering License is required, as is a valid driver's license without impending loss at the time of appointment.
• IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR OUR APPRENTICE PROGRAM (two years experience with a BS in Civil Engineering)

Responsibilities

• Proactively manages the design and construction of assigned capital public works improvement projects.
• Develop and review capital public works improvement project plans, bid specifications, cost estimates, and contract proposals prepared utilizing in-house resources and/or engineering consultant services.
• Work closely with the Engineering Service's Contract Administration staff and the Utilities, Traffic, Survey, and Construction Sections, relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Federal, State, County, and local governmental agencies, railroads, franchise utility companies, private property owners, various community organizations, and other City departments relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects.

Skills

Capital project management

Reading design plans/specs

Municipal public works standards

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Civil Engineering License

Job description

The City of Auburn is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Capital Projects team in the Engineering division. This role offers ownership of multiple disciplines and the opportunity to shape projects impacting residents' daily lives.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and 5 years of project management experience, or a professional license. An apprentice path is available for those meeting basic criteria. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive City-provided plans.