Project Engineer
The City of Snohomish, Washington
is seeking a
Project Engineer
$71,124 to $74,868 annually, plus excellent benefits
THE COMMUNITY:
Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, along the banks of the Snohomish River, the City of Snohomish is a community that maintains ties to the past while progressively shaping its future as the home of over 10,000 residents. The City of Snohomish is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the State and is known as the “Antique Capital of the Northwest.” The City is the third oldest city in the State of Washington and contains a significant National Historic District. Its ideal location, just 30 miles northeast of downtown Seattle, provides residents with easy access to a wide variety of recreational, cultural and educational opportunities.
CITY GOVERNMENT:
The City of Snohomish utilizes a mayor-council plan of government, with an elected strong mayor and council elected at-large. Mayor John Kartak is currently serving his first term in office, following a recent change in plan of government from the council-manager plan of government. Snohomish has a cohesive city council, with a mayor, council, city administrator and leadership staff who are committed to working collaboratively to meet the stated goals of the City, as determined by the City Council and as reflected in the City’s Strategic Plan, “Imagine Snohomish: Promoting Vitality and Preserving Character.” The City employs forty-five (45) full-time employees, with the Mayor guiding an $22 million operating budget and a total budget of $27 million (all funds).
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Engineering Division provides engineering and project management oversight of capital construction, public works maintenance, and operations within the public right-of-ways. This Division also assists the Planning Department in review of development plans and building permits. Other services include transportation engineering, water engineering, wastewater engineering, surface water engineering, and right-of-way inspection. The Public Works Department provides water, wastewater, and stormwater utility maintenance and services, maintains streets and traffic safety, manages capital projects from planning to completion, enforces engineering code requirements, and manages and maintains parks, facilities, and the city’s fleet. The Public Works Department is staffed with twenty four (24) full-time positions. The Engineering Division is currently staffed by five (5) full time employees.
THE POSITION:
The Project Engineer plans, organizes, and manages engineering and construction management projects, including design and construction of City public works facilities consisting of streets, utility systems, reservoirs, treatment plants, public building, and other projects as assigned; prepares plans and specifications; performs engineering studies; manages contract services; and responds to questions and inquiries from the public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing professional engineering assignments to support the development of public infrastructure for the City. The Project Engineer will be engaged in project management, design, and development review of transportation, water, sanitary sewer and storm water capital projects. The Project Engineer will also prepare recommendations and make presentations to the City Council relating to specific capital projects and engineering programs. Candidates for this position will be polished and professional with excellent communication and project management skills. These attributes, combined with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, coupled with (2) two years experience in professional engineering and possession of a valid Professional Engineer’s License in Washington, or the ability to secure the Professional Engineer’s license through reciprocity from another state are desired. State registration as an Engineer-In-Training (EIT), with progress toward registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington is required. Additional job requirements are outlined in the recruitment packet.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must successfully pass pre-employment criminal background and driver records check.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The salary for this position is established through a collective bargaining agreement. The annual range is $71,124 to $74,868 annually. An excellent benefit package provides medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
Open until filled. Next application review: Monday, August 13, 2018 The City of Snohomish is an equal opportunity employer.