NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Engineer/Senior Engineer - DOQ
Issaquah, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $164K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Issaquah is a progressive, customer-focused, sustainable organization seeking Engineers who are driven by innovation to shape communities. The role involves planning, directing, and managing multiple complex transportation projects, ensuring they are delivered on schedule and within budget while communicating effectively with the community and other jurisdictions.
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Responsibilities
Prepares or reviews project plans and specifications, including drafting as needed; analyze project requirements, physical location, and other pertinent data; prepare engineer's estimate of cost; assure that project designs are in compliance with a variety of local, State, and federal rules and regulations governing public works projects and private projects submitted in development review
Manages construction of capital improvement projects for water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation
Conducts professional civil engineering design review and approves civil engineering construction plans and documents for compliance with City design and construction standards and local, state, and federal regulations governing critical areas, storm water, and other utilities
Designs and prepares construction documents for public works projects; evaluates design and construction elements of private development projects including utilities (water, sewer, storm, etc.), erosion control, and street and parking standards
Assists in administering major workplan items or programs for the Department, including managing and maintaining accurate records, revising standard operating procedures, and ensuring compliance. Examples include the NPDES storm water workplan, Flood Hazard Permits, and similar programs
Conducts field inspections of work-in-progress; coordinates with Construction Inspectors to ensure adequate monitoring of construction
Identifies and evaluates impacts from proposed private development projects and proposes improvements and/or fees to mitigate impacts
Assists in selection and supervision of consultant teams
Assists in preparation of long-term capital improvement plans, including project budgets, schedule, and workplan
Writes reports and makes presentations to the City Council, City boards and commissions, the Hearing Examiner, community groups, and/or the general public; includes compiling and analyzing data and providing written recommendations; communicates technical information to non-technical audiences
Coordinates project activities with City employees, contractors, developers, and other jurisdictions and agencies
Serves as technical expert to other City staff, contractors, developers, and the general public
Responds to questions and complaints from the public regarding issues related to assigned projects, division, or department
Assists in administering traffic engineering projects, studies, and evaluations. This includes traffic signal timing adjustments, projects to support the ITS Plan, and safety evaluations
Manages construction of large and/or complex capital improvement projects for water, sewer, storm water, and transportation
Conducts professional civil engineering design review of complex and/or sensitive private development or public capital improvement project construction plans and documents for compliance with City design and construction standards and local, state, and federal regulations governing critical areas, storm water, and other utilities
Plans, directs, and manages multiple diverse and complex engineering projects, programs, or systems
Prepares or reviews project plans and specifications, including drafting as needed; analyze project requirements, physical location, and other pertinent data; prepare engineer’s estimate of cost; assure that project designs are in compliance with a variety of local, State, and federal rules and regulations governing public works projects and private projects submitted in development review
Oversees design and prepares construction documents for large and/or complex public works projects; evaluates design and construction elements of complex and/or sensitive private development projects including utilities (water, sewer, storm, etc.), erosion control, and street and parking standards
Administers major workplan items or programs for the Department, including managing and maintaining accurate records, revising standard operating procedures, ensuring compliance, assessing and making recommendations with respect to implementation. Examples include the NPDES storm water workplan, Flood Hazard Permits, and similar programs
Develops and implements systems to track performance measures related to project schedule and budget
Prepares long-term capital improvement plans, including project budgets, schedule, and workplan
Establishes goals, priorities, policies, and procedures for assigned area/projects; presents recommendations to Department manager or director
Selects and supervises consultant teams; manages consultant performance and work product
Represents the City in communications and negotiations with other jurisdictions and agencies, contractors, property owners, investors, real estate developers, the media, and the general public; responds to sensitive and/or difficult inquiries from elected officials, the Mayor, City administration, or the general public
Conducts field inspections of work-in-progress; coordinates with Construction Inspectors to ensure adequate monitoring of construction
Prepares and presents written, oral, and visual reports to the City Council, City boards and commissions, the Hearing Examiner, community groups, and/or the general public; includes compiling and analyzing data and providing written recommendations; communicates technical information to non-technical audiences
Coordinates project activities with City employees, contractors, developers, and other jurisdictions and agencies
Identifies and evaluates impacts from proposed private development projects and proposes improvements and/or fees to mitigate impacts
Serves as technical expert to other City staff, contractors, developers, and the general public
Responds to questions and complaints from the public regarding issues related to assigned projects, division, or department
Manages traffic engineering projects, studies, and evaluations with consultant support for technical expertise. This includes traffic signal timing adjustments, projects to support the ITS Plan, and safety evaluations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
Three or more years of experience in civil engineering for Engineer position
Five or more years of experience in civil engineering, including three years of project administration and management responsibilities for Senior Engineer position
Engineer-in-Training certificate required for Engineer position
Professional Engineer's license required for Senior Engineer position
Valid WA State driver's license and a driving record that meets City standards
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities
Preferred
Professional Engineer's license preferred for Engineer position
Ability to obtain Washington PE license within 6 months of hire for Senior Engineer position
Benefits
Excellent low- and high-deductible medical plan options, free for you and low cost to add your whole family.
Employer HSA contributions (with high-deductible medical plan): $3350 individual/$6650 family.
100% employer paid dental and vision.
Generous vacation and sick time, plus 40 hours of management leave yearly and 14 paid holidays.
Participation in the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) with employer contribution.
$200/month match into a 457b deferred compensation account.
And more!
12 paid holidays and 2 paid personal holidays per year; vacation and sick leave; medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia insurance for employees and their eligible dependents; optional Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; life and disability insurance; wellness program; education tuition reimbursement; deferred compensation options with matching contributions; and retirement benefits through the Washington State Retirement System.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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