Associate Engineer I-II

Full Job Description

Engineers at the City of Spokane support and enhance the safety and compliance of current and future public works and utilities projects, as well as private and commercial development, ensuring that regulatory and professional standards are uncompromised.

Requirements

This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.

• Performs a diverse range of professional engineering tasks in the planning, design, review, and oversight of City engineering work related to construction and improvement projects.
• Prepares and interprets drawings, plans, and specifications. Reviews design drawings to ensure conformance with design standards, codes, policies and procedures, industry standard engineering techniques, and sound engineering judgement.

Reviews contractor's proposed material submittals. Ensures that construction materials meet project quality and quantity standards and expectations.

Prepares and maintains the record of materials for assigned projects and tracks materials changes, substitutions, or other logistics including testing.

Collects and analyzes data for various commercial and private projects and confers with supervisors regarding the feasibility of designs.

Coordinates logistics and permitting and performs comprehensive and detailed plan reviews; prepares and relays comments or conditionings to developers and engineers; approves new construction permits.

Conducts site visits for project progress.

Evaluates and reviews the appropriateness of implementing new methods, products, and materials based on changing project conditions, while ensuring compliance with standards.

Creates and processes contract change orders. Reviews and approves consultant invoices.

• Oversees and/or performs survey tasks. Provides guidance, training, and direction to technical staff for the design of public works projects; oversees the work of inspectors regarding infrastructure rehabilitation and new construction in the City’s rights-of-way. 

Prepares and evaluates engineering studies; researches, analyzes, and summarizes data; performs accurate engineering calculations and cost estimates.

Reviews and assesses studies or reports prepared by consultants or developers to evaluate their compliance with project specifications and requirements.

Conducts professional engineering studies relating to present activities and future projects; prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the conduct of engineering activities or to the acceptance of contracts and bids received for proposed projects.

Prepares documents required by governmental agencies to construct projects.

• Coordinates, schedules, and attends project coordination meetings, department staff meetings, and meetings on topics which impact department activities.
• Maintains records, may support grant writing and tracking, and may be assigned responsibility for system maintenance. 
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Open-Entry Requirements:
Associate Engineer I:

• Experience: Two years of work experience as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in engineering or designated specialty area.
• Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Equivalency: We may accept different combinations of education and experience. We welcome job seekers with relevant backgrounds to apply.

Associate Engineer II:

• Experience: Four years of work experience as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) in engineering or designated specialty area.
• Licenses and Certifications:
  • Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) in engineering or designated specialty area, to be maintained throughout employment. Applicants licensed in other states must obtain Washington State PE license within six months of appointment.
  • Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Additional Information

For information on what to expect with the hiring process, a test information guide, and frequently asked questions, please visit our website.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit a City of Spokane employment application online by 4:00 p.m. on the filing cut-off date.

Upon request, at time of application, the City will provide alternative accessible tests to individuals with disabilities that impair manual, sensory, or speaking skills needed to take the test, unless the test is intended to measure those skills.

The examination will consist of a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), with scoring weight assigned as follows:

• T&E 100%

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION DETAILS:

This is an online examination and will require a computer. If you do not have access to a computer, please notify Civil Service so that one may be provided. Reservations can also be made through your local, public library.

Training and Experience examination links with instructions will be emailed prior to 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the start date and will expire at 11:59 p.m. on the due date as listed below. Keep in mind that the test link will be emailed from City of Spokane (info@governmentjobs.com).

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status.

As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.