Public Works Design Engineer III - Streets & Utilities

City of Kent, WA; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kent, WA is seeking a civil engineer to oversee the design of municipal public works projects including streets, levees, sewers and water mains. Under limited supervision, you will prepare designs, cost estimates, and construction plans, coordinate with engineers, technicians, consultants, and outside utility companies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.

This role requires mentoring Design Engineers and presenting project details at hearings, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Six years of technical Civil Engineering design experience
• WA State Professional Engineering License required

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate design of streets, levees, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains and other municipal engineering projects.
• Analyze project requirements, data, and prepare quantities and cost estimates.
• Ensure designs comply with federal, state, and city laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Prepare, review and approve project plans, specifications, and permits; coordinate with other engineers and consultants.
• Mentor Design Engineers and ensure timely design review with actionable comments.

Skills

Civil engineering principles

Public works construction techniques

Engineering drawings & specs

Surveying principles

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Deliver polished presentations

Telephone etiquette

Technical drawing review

Train and lead others

Design public works projects

Plan and organize work

Use computer programs

Coordinate with agencies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Six (6) years of technical Civil Engineering design experience

Tools

City vehicle operation

Job description

City of Kent, WA is seeking a civil engineer to oversee the design of municipal public works projects including streets, levees, sewers and water mains. Under limited supervision, you will prepare designs, cost estimates, and construction plans, coordinate with engineers, technicians, consultants, and outside utility companies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and city regulations.

This role requires mentoring Design Engineers and presenting project details at hearings, with