Engineer I - Seattle, United States - City of Shoreline, WA

Description

Salary: $103, $130,640.00 Annually

Location : Shoreline, WA

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number:

Department: Public Works

Division: Construction Services

Opening Date: 04/29/2024

Closing Date: 5/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

The City's Construction Services team is busy and growing We are seeking motivated Engineer I's to play key roles in our Capital Projects. The Construction Services team is responsible for providing construction support during construction of City Capital projects. Our team supports an annual Capital Improvement Program of $50 million to $70 million.

The Construction Services team is part of the City of Shoreline's Public Works department which comprises over 60 people. Public Works includes three divisions (Engineering, Utility Operations, and Transportation Services) which provide planning, project delivery, operational services, and maintenance services to the community. We are a collaborative team focused on the needs of our community. We operate based on a philosophy of continuous improvement and are pleased to have achieved the American Public Works Association (APWA) Accreditation. We serve a growing, ethnically, and racially diverse community of 56,000 located directly north of Seattle in King County, Washington.

With this posting we are seeking to fill one Engineer I - Capital Projects position. The individual selected for this position will support the Engineer II's and Engineer III's through all the construction stage of project delivery. This individual will also support the Construction Services Manager and will work closely with the ROW Inspectors as well as construction management consultants.

We are seeking a motivated individual with experience in construction documentation, familiar with WSDOT Standard Specifications, and delivering federally-funded projects.

DEFINITION
Perform advanced technical engineering support services and mid-level professional engineering design, review and construction management functions. Duties and responsibilities can include but are not limited to engineering design, construction management, cost estimating and scheduling, and project management. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, consultants, contractors and citizens, and provides highly responsible engineering support to City departments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the assigned supervisor or manager.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:

1. Assist in managing complex capital projects.
2. Manage basic transportation, surface water, wastewater and facilities projects independently and/or under direction of assigned staff.
3. Identify calculation methodology and perform engineering calculations.
4. Conduct field inspections to assess system function and design. Prepare work orders to correct defects and deficiencies.
5. Assess and review road, traffic, drainage, and environmental studies for assigned projects.
6. Assist in preparing project scope of work, budget, and schedule; assist in preparing and applying for permits.
7. Develop or assist development of bid specifications and solicit bids for assigned work.
8. Investigate field and off-site conditions for projects. Determine appropriate codes and requirements that are relevant to the project. Investigate complaints or inquiries.
9. Assist in the review of contract submittals and maintain documentation records for projects.
10. Prepare, review and process change directives and change orders.
11. Review and file inspector daily reports and field note records.
12. Prepare, review and process monthly pay requests for construction contracts.
13. Maintain individual project construction management filing system.
14. Conduct construction, maintenance, and compliance inspections under the direction of senior staff.
15. Assist in the review of contractor's compliance with construction procedures; check materials for proper approval, certification with contract specifications, and other contractual requirements and apply enforcement methods as assigned.
16. Evaluate and analyze environmental documents or help prepare these documents.
17. Conduct surveys, keep field notes, operate levels, data collectors and perform survey calculations.
18. Participate in the analysis, interpretation and application of relevant federal, state and local laws and regulations.
19. Plan, conduct and evaluate the results of field materials tests.
20. Communicate with residents; analyze engineering and service issues and prepare reports, memos and/or public correspondence.

Marginal Function:

1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
2. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of trends and innovations in the field of project management and engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Engineering design for roadway, surface water, wastewater or other infrastructure projects including Washington State regulatory requirements and/or design standards.
• Mathematical analysis.
• State and local design standards including WSDOT/APWA Standard Specifications.
• Computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and databases.
• Construction management techniques and principles, including inspection, and enforcement.
• Contract administration techniques and principles, including bid-specification development techniques and principles.
• Familiarity with methods and procedures for managing State- and Federally-sourced grant funding including WSDOT Local Area Guidelines.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

Ability to:

• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti- racism.
• Work directly and proactively with diverse community neighborhoods during all phases of project scoping, design, and construction.
• Assist in community outreach efforts by facilitating public meetings, responding to inquiries, and preparing website information.
• Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive capital projects program.
• Review capital project construction plans and specifications.
• Participate in constructability reviews of construction projects. Inspect work for completeness and proper work methods.
• Assist in oversight of individual City capital improvement projects.
• Assist preparation and review of engineering estimates for a variety of projects, including design, administration, and construction cost.
• Monitor grant funding through internal and external reporting and records management and maintenance.
• Coordinate the work of consultants and other project staff.
• Work independently or within a team.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely.
• Establish and maintain cooperative, effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Learn and apply Lean and continuous improvement principles and techniques.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:
Three years managing and reviewing for conformance construction documentation for capital projects in transportation, surface water, wastewater, or facilities. At least 2 years of experience with capital and federally funded projects documentation review.

Training:
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, planning or construction management.

License or Certificate:
Valid state-issued driver's license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application Process:
To demonstrate skills and interest, please complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions which will help us determine your qualifications for the job. (This application does not allow for attachments.)

Conditions of Employment

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.

Employees Working Remotely:
The City has implemented a remote work policy that will allow staff to work up to three remote days a week. Full-time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington

Environmental Conditions:
Office environment; frequent travel to project sites for meetings or project observation; exposure to computer screen.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. To request an accommodation, please call

All benefit allocations are pro-rated for part-time regular staff.

Each full-time regular employee receives Tier I allotment per month to buy benefits for themselves and family members, including domestic partners. If the employee does not use the entire allotment, the remaining amount goes into a deferred compensation (457) plan. If the cost is greater than Tier I allotment, the employee moves to Tier II allotment and is able to receive an additional contribution from the City of up to a current year total amount. For details, please check

Mandatory coverage includes Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, PERS (State retirement) and 401a social security replacement.

Coverage includes Regence, Kaiser, Delta Dental, Willamette Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or childcare costs, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Life Insurance.

We also provide free ORCA passes. Eleven holidays are observed along with two personal days are provided each year. Additional three management days are included for exempt employees. Vacation starts at 11 days per year. Sick leave is accrued at 8 hours per month.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. This includes failing to provide detailed work history and responses of "see application". Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and understand that your responses will be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience in managing and reviewing conformance of construction documentation for capital projects in transportation, surface water, wastewater or facilities do you have?

• No experience.
• Less than 1 year.
• More than 1 year and less than 3 years
• More than 3 years.

03

How many years or experience do you have in writing change orders?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year and less than 3 years
• More than 3 years

04

Are you familiar with the WSDOT Standard Specifications?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid state-issued driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

A successful candidate will be required to provide a driving abstract with an insurable record. The City will perform a review of applicants' driving records as part of the recruitment process. Applicants may be determined ineligible based on their driving record. Failure to provide a requested record is an automatic disqualifier from the hiring process. Will you be able to provide a copy of your driving record?

• Yes
• No

07

Acknowledgement of requirements:The City of Shoreline application must be completed (including education & employment history). I acknowledge that if my application is incomplete, the City of Shoreline may not consider me for this position.

• Yes

08

In up to 500 words and in lieu of a cover letter, please describe how your past experience and education have prepared you for this position.

Required Question