Project Engineer (Engineer III)

Salary: $49.51 - $62.76 Hourly
Location : Maple Valley, WA
Job Type: Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)
Job Number: 2024JM21948
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: SWD -Solid Waste
Opening Date: 08/06/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. To ensure your application is given priority,
please submit your materials by the first review date, August 26, 2024.
Exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer (Engineer III). If you're looking for an ethical organization that prioritizes community well-being, environmental protection, and meaningful climate action, consider King County. The Solid Waste Division's Facilities Engineering and Science Section (FESS) plays a crucial role by providing project engineering, management, data analysis, operational support, technology, and environmental services. Their commitment to sustainability aligns with the Pacific Northwest's natural beauty and the goal of creating a thriving community.
We are filling one (1) temporary Project Engineer position with a duration of up to three (3) years. This position will either be a Term-limited temporary for external candidates or Special Duty Assignment for eligible internal candidates. We may use this recruitment to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies in similar positions within the next 12 months.
About the Role:
The position will provide project engineering, project management, contract management, and construction management for various capital improvement projects (CIP) for all infrastructure within SWD. These projects enable SWD to provide recycling and waste disposal services to the residents and businesses of King County and protect human health and the environment through management of industry leading environmental control systems. The projects that will be assigned to this position are predominately civil and mechanical in nature. This position will provide subject matter expert review of consultant designs and technical reports, will shepherd consultant environmental and land use permitting applications through the municipal, county, and BPA permitting process, will assist in the development of consultant request for proposals (RFP) and invitation to bids for construction contracts for CIP. This position will also be the primary interface between the construction contractor and the construction management firm.
About the Team:
This position is part of a welcoming and energetic team of engineering and environmental professionals who are committed to providing quality waste management facilities for residents of King County while preserving and protecting the natural resources and communities.
The successful candidate will gain experience in a wide variety of capital projects, such as design and construction of new environmental control systems and existing systems improvements to enhance environmental excellence and learn about the engineering and project management principles in play at solid waste transfer and disposal facilities.
Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Project Engineer, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:

• Participate in project teams, including review of project documents, attendance at project meetings and provide updates on project progress
• Provide engineering cost estimates for design and construction management contracts
• Develop project management documents for smaller capital projects under the Major Asset Maintenance Project
• Determine consistency of engineering plans and products with all appropriate industry standards, as well as local, state and federal laws and regulations, including Solid Waste Division policies and procedures
• Provide routine engineering services necessary to plan, design, construct, commission, and maintain various landfill and transfer station engineering elements, including structural, mechanical and electrical systems, traffic and customer services, and environmental control systems

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering , mechanical engineering , architecture or closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skill to perform the work of the position.
• Demonstrated expertise, of at least four (4) years in analyzing, reviewing various technical, structural, environmental, mechanical designs or landfill engineering elements independently and in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated construction management experience related to projects, including site inspections, payment processing, change order management, technical oversight, contract administration, and closeouts.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary collaborative team settings and to actively engage in the development of project designs that encompass multiple project objectives, while accommodating site constraints.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a rapidly evolving work environment.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking, planning and organizing work, responding to changing priorities and tight deadlines, and grasping and responding to complex issues quickly.

Competencies You Bring:

• Manages Complexity - Make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Communicates Effectively - Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages Conflict - Handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Customer Focused - Build strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Being Resilient- Able to handle adversity and difficult situations while exercising proper tact and judgement in the field and in the office.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:

• Project management experience with systematically developing and applying project management documents such as project management plan, risk registers, communications plans, etc. per the guidelines of the King County Procurement Policies and Procedures.
• Familiarity with CAD or BIM experience
• Vertical and/or horizontal construction design

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with the following onsite reporting requirements; during construction season up to 2 days/week, during wet weather season 4 - 6 days/month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including Cedar Hills Landfill, 16645 228th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.
• Remote Work Location Requirement : Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC 17.

Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in a technical screening interview and a final panel interview.
To apply, submit a:
• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
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Briefly describe your possession of the following requirement: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture or closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skill to perform the work of the position. NOTE: Do not write "see application", as it may be considered an incomplete response.
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Briefly describe your expertise of at least four (4) years in analyzing, reviewing various technical, structural, environmental, mechanical designs or landfill engineering elements independently and in leadership roles. NOTE: Do not write "see application", as it may be considered an incomplete response.
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Check all that apply, if you have construction management experience related to the following projects. NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate the experience you select. If you have no experience, select "None of the above."

• Site inspections
• Payment processing
• Change order management
• Technical oversight
• Contract administration
• Closeouts
• None of the above

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided:1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff
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