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Public Works Engineer III

  • Clark County
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Jan 23, 2023
Full time Government

Job Description

Job Summary

Clark County Public Works is currently seeking a Civil Engineer to join its Engineering and Design Section, one of five groups that make up its Engineering and Construction Division. Although Clark County Public Works has the resources and expertise of a large organization, the smaller Engineering and Design Section has the intimate, tight-knit feel of a small firm.

The 10-person team is production oriented. Our engineers design county infrastructure and also have opportunities for career development through planning, project development, emergency response assistance and other interesting and challenging work.

 

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

 

Engineer I:

 

  • S. degree in Civil or related engineering. ; OR
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. and two (2) years relative engineering work experience and possession of an E.I.T. certification.

 

Engineer II:

 

  • S. degree in Civil or related Engineering and two (2) years experience in an Engineering I classification or equivalent.; OR
  • High School diploma or G.E.D. and four (4) years relative engineering work experience to include a minimum of two (2) years experience in an Engineering I classification or equivalent and possession of an E.I.T. certification.

 

Engineer III:

 

  • S. degree in Civil or related engineering and two (2) years of experience in an Engineer II or equivalent position and registration as a professional civil or structural engineer; AND                      
  • Possess or be able to obtain a valid driver's license by date of appointment.

 

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of civil engineering and of the physical sciences (hydraulics, mechanics, etc.) involved; modern and efficient engineering methods and techniques in the design, construction and maintenance of facilities relative to one or more areas of Public Works engineering (e.g. Transportation, Design, Utility, Construction, etc.); project management, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; Knowledge of the application and interpretation of County regulatory codes, state regulatory and legislative requirements, court decisions and Attorney Generals opinions concerning the wide variety of engineering functions; departmental policies and procedures, work standards and codes applicable to the job.

 

For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county       

Salary Grade: Local 17 Engineers.213 $38.26 - $48.92- per hour

URL

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

About Clark County

With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.

Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.

Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home. 

Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.

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