Civil Engineer 2 or 3

Join the City of Renton's Development Engineering Team, a division of the City's Community and Economic Development Department. We are recruiting for a Civil Engineer/Project Manager and this position will, as part of the Development Engineering Team, help to ensure that private development and Capital Improvement Projects are designed, engineered, and constructed in accordance with the City's Codes and Standards, and provide a safe and enjoyable place to live and work.

This position is part of a series and placement depends on the education, experience, and skill set of the incumbent. Duties may include:

• Civil Engineer 2: Perform project plan reviews and construction management on small and/or midsize scale private development and CIP Projects.
• Civil Engineer 3: Perform project plan reviews and construction management on complex and/or large-scale private development and CIP projects.
• Integrating numerous engineering and construction disciplines.
• Assist Developers, Engineers, and Contractors through the City's permitting process.
• Coordinate with other City Departments ensuring the systems can be efficiently maintained and operated.
• Perform and/or lead a variety of routine and complex construction management and inspection work for the CIP projects and program

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

• Assist in the management and/or participate in large-scale engineering plans and studies utilizing staff from within the City or outside consultants as necessary; develop timelines, specifications and project objectives; monitor progress and provide periodic reports regarding assigned projects.
• Provide technical support and assist in management of project grants.
• Manage the delivery of multiple small and/or midscale projects according to goals and expectations set by the associated grants, elected officials, and the public; perform project management duties such as developing and monitoring project scope, schedule and budget; coordinates and oversees project teams; develop performance metrics.
• Participate in the selection of consultants, negotiate consultant agreements, monitor consultant progress and expenditures, manage contract, and provide technical directions to consultants; oversee the work produced by consultants to ensure that consultant deliverables are of high quality, meet the objectives of the project, and conform to applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide coordination between city project team members and other stakeholders to ensure needs are being met by proposed designs and specifications; ensure proper communication at key intervals.
• Participate in public outreach and community involvement efforts. Compile, review, and/or present information and other materials to City Council and the public.
• Lead design teams and/or design capital construction, transportation, and utility projects; prepare and/or review plans, specifications, costs estimates, and final construction contract bid documents for small and mid-scale projects and assist with large-scale projects.
• Coordinate the negotiation and acquisition of required property rights.
• Acquire and/or lead effort required city, county, and state permits, including state environmental documentation and approvals; support acquisition of federal project permits including preparation of federal environmental documentation.
• Provide technical engineering support to project construction team; facilitate communications with the Engineer of Record, and adjacent property and business owners; and assist in managing project budget.
• Review architectural and engineering plans and drawings for construction projects ensure compliance with City ordinances and policies; approve plans or indicate deficiencies with corrective action guidelines.

• Lead, plan, conduct, and/or participate in large-scale engineering plans and studies utilizing staff from within the City or outside consultants as necessary; develop timelines, specifications and project objectives; monitor progress and provide periodic reports regarding assigned projects.
• Apply for and manage project grants.
• Lead and manage the delivery of multiple projects according to goals and expectations set by the associated grants, elected officials, and the public; perform project management duties such as developing and monitoring project scope, schedule and budget; coordinates and oversees project teams; develop performance metrics.
• Select consultants, negotiate consultant agreements, monitor consultant progress and expenditures, manage contract, and provide technical directions to consultants; oversee the work produced by consultants to ensure that consultant deliverables are of high quality, meet the objectives of the project, and conform to applicable standards and regulations.
• Lead the project coordination between city project team members and other stakeholders to ensure needs are being met by proposed designs and specifications or existing programs; ensure proper communication at key intervals.
• Direct public outreach and community involvement efforts. Compile, review, and/or present information and other materials to City Council and the public.
• Lead design teams and/or design capital construction, transportation, and utility projects; prepare and/or review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and final construction contract bid documents for complex and large-scale projects.
• Coordinate the negotiation and acquisition of required property rights.
• Obtain and/or lead effort required to secure city, county, state, and federal project permits, including state and federal environmental documentation and approvals.
• Lead project construction team including providing technical engineering support; facilitating communications with the Engineer of Record, and adjacent property and business owners; and managing the overall project budget during construction including the review and processing of payments to contractors on major projects as appropriate.

• Prepare, compile, and analyze complex calculations and/or statistical and technical information involving assigned engineering specialty including utilities, construction, transportation and others; review calculations, analyses, and designs of others to ensure conformance with City engineering standards and/or to inform decision making.
• Develop, recommend, and update city design standard plans, specifications, ordinances, and operating procedures.
• Represent the department and act as spokesperson on various committees, as assigned; before the public, elected officials, committees, and commissions. When needed, would act as liaison with staff, other departments, agencies and community groups in the coordination of projects and development of policy.
• Support the implementation of major City policies, including research and provide recommendations as well as administers and maintains agreements and contracts with public agencies and private organizations.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, work evening and/or weekend hours as assigned, and travel as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support critical city priorities during emergencies.

• Lead and manage a multi-project workload to ensure timely and effective project review of small-scale development projects, and act as the liaison between developers, their design team, City project team members, other City department, and other stakeholders.
• Provide preliminary plan review and permit processing information through predesign and preconstruction meetings with permit applicants.
• Process and record final plats and final short plats.
• Verify compliance with SEPA and Land Use conditions in the design of streets, utilities, and other related systems.
• Review, approve, and issue permits.
• Review and approve construction cost estimates to establish permit fees, performance bond amounts, maintenance bond amounts, and fees-in-lieu of construction amounts.
• Review and approve design revisions to construction plans.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.

• Minimum 2 years of civil engineering experience.
• Or minimum 6 years of relevant education and experience.

• Minimum 4 years of increasingly responsible civil engineering experience.
• Or minimum 8 years combined relevant education and experience.

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Moving throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds on occasion.

• Work is performed in an office environment, and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally.
• Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Night meetings may be required.

The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton:
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Recruitment Process:
The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept. of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.