Overview

Position Title: Engineer II

Company: City Of Bainbridge Wa

Location: Bainbridge Island, WA

Job Description:

The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is seeking three project engineers: two in the capital group and one in the development group. These positions will be filled as either Engineer I or Engineer II, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidates.

Responsibilities:

  • Works closely with other City staff, contractors, engineers, County representatives, State agencies, property owners and residents and others on long range and day-to-day concerns; responds to public records requests and information requests; responds to citizen inquiries, requests for service and/or complaints; may contact property owners to collect data, solicit support or to inform residents of current projects.
  • Presents information in a variety of settings including one-on-one contact, meetings, public presentation and City Council meetings; develops materials to assist in discussions and public presentations (technical memoranda, poster boards, PowerPoint, etc.); may represent the City at inter-agency meetings, Council meetings, or with contractors or citizen groups as assigned.
  • Progressively develops skills and knowledge in their assigned areas including the regulations governing their assignment (i.e. plan, specification and estimate requirements and formatting, survey practices, development standards, WSDOT and other regulatory or funding entity requirements, drafting formats, storm water requirements, etc.).
  • Monitors project costs and invoices to ensure accuracy, reasonableness of services and materials and adherence to budget; reviews and approves payment requests and release of performance bond funds within scope of authority.
  • Prepares speed studies, reviews traffic impact analysis, and performs traffic engineering tasks; prepares or performs modeling for City water or sewer systems or infrastructure; prepares system studies as assigned.
  • Conducts analyses and drafts technical memoranda.
  • Reads and interprets codes, regulations, maps, property descriptions, plans, and specifications.
  • Develops or proposes modifications to Department regulations, City policies and ordinances when appropriate; documents project activities; prepares spreadsheets and plans/schedules work activities.
  • Plans, prioritizes and manages day-to-day and project assignments.
  • Maintains timely and regular attendance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field
  • six years of relevant progressive experience in engineering design, development review, project management
  •  construction inspection/management are preferred.