Utility Coordination Engineer III (CIP)

Full Job Description

King County Road Services Division, Engineering Section is looking for a Utility Coordination Engineer (Engineer III) to join our dynamic team! The successful candidate will serve as the primary Engineering Section liaison to Utility Companies, coordinating utilities within Roads Capital Improvement Projects (CIP). If you enjoy collaboration and meaningful infrastructure work, this is an opportunity to make a real difference.

About the Department of Local Services:King County is the local service provider for the roughly one quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; collectively, these communities would be the second largest city in the state.

The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions.

Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivering local services to all unincorporated areas.

The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates, and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County.

The Division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at: About the Road Services Division.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to “True North” values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

Requirements

Utility Coordination

• Serve as point of contact between the Engineering Section and utility companies and their contractors on Capital Improvement Projects.
• Support Project Managers by leading coordination with utility providers to identify and resolve utility conflicts, including planning relocations, protections, or upgrades.
• Review capital construction plans to identify potential utility conflicts
• Ensure proposed utilities meet Road Standards, codes, laws, franchise agreements and permits.
• Inspect utility construction work required as part of Capital Improvement Projects to ensure compliance with the Road Standards and Utility Franchise Agreements.
• Represent Engineering Section on task forces and work groups addressing utility and construction related matters, as needed.
• Participate as a member of the Engineering Section senior staff in a full range of design issues.
• Review proposed utility construction plans to ensure they comply with the Road Standards, including state and federal regulations, permits and utility agreements.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Technical Support: Road Services Division

• Work with Design Staff to identify and resolve constructability issues on capital projects.
• Review engineering, constructability, and related technical work products prepared by design engineers, including digitally developed topographic maps, site surveys, specifications and plans.
• Assess project site conditions and develop conceptual and detailed utility relocation constructability designs.
• Oversee utility relocation construction activities and assist in the development of utility restoration plans for road, bridge, drainage and emergency construction projects.
• Support lessons learned for future projects.
• Work with Maintenance Staff to address any road construction maintenance issues, as needed.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field with increasingly responsible civil engineering experience, or a combination of relevant education and experience that demonstrates one's knowledge of utility coordination, construction, and inspection.
• Experience in reviewing road, bridge, drainage, and stream improvement construction plans and specifications.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with WSDOT Standard Specifications and Construction Manual, King County Road Standards and other applicable manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop, implement and maintain workload tracking systems.
• Proven project delivery record
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Strong customer service ethic;
• Strong computer and software skills including MS Office, MS Project and Adobe Pro or Bluebeam.
  
  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of Washington or the ability to obtain one within 3 months of hire
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Washington State driver’s license is required
• Employment will be contingent on the success of a pre­ employment physical examination
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work performed in the office (home/assigned) and in the field. Work in the field may be performed under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Must be able to safely negotiate and traverse steep slopes, and to perform work in the field at a variety of construction sites, which may require walking on uneven, rocky or rough ground.
• Must be able to work a variety of work hours including working nights and/or weekends when required.

Additional Information

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: The first round of interviews for this position are scheduled to take place the week of March 2, 2026.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months.

First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

APPLICATION PROCESS: A full and complete King County application is required.

You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.

Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.

For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method: star-la_interview_method.pdf

WORK SCHEDULE: The typical work schedule for this position is 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday, with occasional night and weekend work. This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is eligible for overtime pay, with prior supervisor approval.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS: This position has been designated as: Non-Mission Critical - Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed, suspended, or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission Critical.

Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: PROTEC17

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: We will work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness, arrive prepared and on time, and structure meetings with clear goals and next steps.

The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, field work, onsite work and meetings as needed. The employee will report to work either at King Street Center (201 S.

Jackson, Seattle, WA 98104), and/or Renton Maintenance Facility (155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056).

Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.

To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity.

Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards.

We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

TO APPLY:If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.?

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Janice Antonio, HR Analyst, by email at jantonio@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at 206-263-2003.