Civil Engineer 2 - Program Development

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

In this role with the Program Development team, you will contribute to and help develop a number of key planning and programming documents including the county’s 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and ADA Transition plan. You will be the lead engineer and project manager responsible for the county’s Safe Routes to School plan. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as the Puget Sound Regional Council, working together to address transportation issues in our region and represent Pierce County on various regional committees focused on transportation projects, programs, policies, and funding.

You will join a seasoned team in the development, administration, and management of State and Federal transportation grant projects and coordination with other local, state and federal agencies. You will work on a wide range of priority projects and programs with a variety of other Divisions and Departments such as Finance, Parks, and Maintenance and Operations, among others.

Why It's a Great Department:

PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!

How to be Successful in the Role:

In addition to your technical expertise, bring a positive attitude, ability to communicate with diverse audiences, provide mentorship to subordinates, and a spirit of strong teamwork! Other competencies that we’re looking for include:

1. Collaborative, self-motivated and works well independently, as needed.
2. Exercises professional judgement and is comfortable making decisions.
3. Commitment to customer service.
4. Learning mindset.
5. Self-motivated.
6. Organized.

Additionally, you will be using GIS, AutoCAD, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam to develop exhibits, PDFs, maps, and graphics for internal teams as well as the public on the Pierce County website. In this role you will be responsible for a wide variety of work items with varying priorities which require ability to manage multiple assignments, projects, and deadlines.

Your Future in this Role:

You will have tremendous opportunity to further your transportation engineering and programming expertise with your team and mentors. Throughout the onboarding process you will meet with the Director, Managers, Supervisors, teams, and the PPW admin team regularly to discuss expectations, set goals, identify priorities, gain familiarity with current policies, procedures, and strategic measures. Pierce County offers professional development through the Leadership Certification program, robust online learning, and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

1. Reviews comprehensive engineering plans, reports, studies and related documents and translates contents to appropriate funding application, administration, and close out documentation.
2. Coordinate with other teams within the division, department, and county to complete work and adhere to schedule and funding requirement imposed by grant and other funding sources.
3. Prepares scopes, cost estimates, specifications, special provisions, and related documents for capital improvement projects.
4. Coordinate with federal and state agencies to establish and maintain eligibility for system improvement, preservation, and program development grants.
5. Provide leadership and direction to the professional and technical staff of a section responsible for maintaining a major engineering program.
6. Prepares portions of engineering plans, reports, or studies for existing or proposed capital improvement projects or operational concerns such as roadway and traffic studies.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
2. Registration as an Engineer-in-Training and seven years of progressively responsible experience related to the position is required.
3. A bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited program in civil engineering, or a closely related field, may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis, up to four years.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

1. Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: .
2. If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
3. If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
4. Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

At Pierce County, diversity, equity, and inclusion means commitment, not a single step. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision. Employees of the County have local, direct, and visible impact in our diverse community. Will you join us in keeping Pierce County a great place people are proud to call home?