Associate Engineer

The associate engineer performs professional civil engineering work for public works projects and programs and for private development review to ensure technical congruence and compliance with current codes and criteria. Engineering services include, but are not limited to, the design, permitting, and the delivery of city street, storm drain, buildings, parks, grounds maintenance, water, and sewer system improvement projects, as well as private development review and maintenance and repair projects.

The job duties and responsibilities represented in this job description do not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to undertake other projects consistent with the role as requested by a supervisor.
 

• Prepares engineering design documents for city capital improvement projects, including specifications, cost, and quantity estimates, and plans using AutoCAD.
• Prepares and/or reviews engineering calculations, designs, permit applications, grant applications, surveys, estimates, payment requests and other documents.
• Performs professional engineering tasks for parks, streets, traffic, water, sanitary sewer, stormwater, construction projects, development review, and maintenance and repair activities.
• Performs or assists in capital improvement project construction support services including on-site inspection, project coordination, preparation of change orders, material source review, preparation/review of progress estimates, contract records preparation and management, and contract correspondence.
• Assists with review of development proposals and construction plans submitted for city review, determines issues and/or appropriate review comments and/or conditions relative to city infrastructure requirements, applicable rules and regulations, accepted engineering practice, and city standards; meets and discusses issues and permit/approval conditions with applicant, other agencies/departments, consultants, contractors, and/or residents; and prepares or issues appropriate correspondence, permits, and/or approvals.
• Coordinates projects and department activities with other departments, agencies, consultants, contractors, developers, utilities, and residents.
• Assists in department planning and program management, including preparation of elements of the city comprehensive plan, capital improvement programs, updates and revisions to the public works standards, annual budget, development and implementation of department policies and procedures, and street or other infrastructure management functions.
• Ensures the preparation of accurate and properly filed project and department documents.
• Compiles reference information such as rules and regulations applicable to department functional areas, traffic, grants, costs, and other pertinent information.
• Delivers project specific public presentations as requested by the city engineer.
• May support in leading part-time, temporary, or intern personnel within the division.  
• Maintains punctual and reliable attendance.

• Complex math with the ability to read and calculate mathematical formulas.
• State and local laws, standards, and procedures relating to municipal public works and of municipal government administration and the role civil engineering takes in that administration.

• Communicate effectively with other employees and the public, individually and in groups, verbally in-person and by phone, and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, leadership, contractors, engineers, property owners, other local, state, and federal agencies, and the general public and the ability to secure compliance with construction plans, specifications, and standards in a tactful yet effective manner.
• Plan, organize, and supervise work requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, review, and evaluate the work and performance of consultants, developers, and contractors.
• Quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in priorities and remain calm and effective in difficult situations.
• Perform tasks with accuracy and reasonable speed.
• Adhere to personal protective equipment requirements.

Any combination of education, training and experience that indicates the individual can successfully perform the job may be considered.
 

• Graduation from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited four-year college or university with major course work in civil engineering or comparable field.
• Four (4) years of related civil engineering (as defined in RCW 18.43.020) experience working under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a city, county or engineering related business which does considerable work for local government agencies.
• Experience with engineering design software, including AutoCAD.
• Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM) experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• State of Washington Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certification or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• State of Washington licensed Professional Engineer (PE) Certification preferred.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license and two years’ driving experience.

• A history of and ability to maintain safe and responsible driving that meets the city’s motor vehicle record minimum driving requirements.
• Ability to pass position relevant pre-employment screening.

At the City of Gig Harbor, our aim is to extend salary offers that fall within the range from the minimum to the midpoint. These offers will be determined by assessing the applicant's relevant experience in alignment with the requirements of the applied position at the city, alongside a comprehensive evaluation of pay rates for our existing employees engaged in comparable roles. It's important to note that our salary ranges are currently under review and may be subject to adjustment.

• This position is classified as non-exempt and is eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters 117.  
• If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact Human Resources at . 
• To be considered you must submit and complete an online application through that reflects all relevant education and experience which addresses how you meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications for this position.
• Applications will be screened beginning December 6th with interviews scheduled the week of December 16th.