The City of Mill Creek invites applications to apply for the position of Project Engineer III

Mill Creek's next Project Engineer III will be an effective, organized, and team-oriented professional engineer who assists the City Engineer in managing capital improvement projects and land development proposals from design to construction, as well as providing technical support for City transportation, utility, and other engineering programs.

The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic with experience in or with municipal government and is comfortable working independently on projects and similar assignments under the oversight of the City Engineer.

Because Mill Creek remains in a period of change and in a stage of rebuilding, the ideal candidate must thrive in start-up and entrepreneurial environments. Mill Creek will consider hiring the ideal candidate as a Project Engineer II or Project Engineer III, based on experience and current licensure. The next Project Engineer II or III will need to be able to balance and manage multiple assignments efficiently and effectively to sustain a wide variety of activities.

This position requires the use of independent judgment combined with problem solving, collaboration, and communication in order to accomplish assignments. The City is looking forward to bringing on another dedicated public servant to collaborate with its’ Team.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Perform project management activities as assigned; support all phases of City capital improvements from scoping through design, bidding, and construction.

2. Perform in-house preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), design, construction inspection of roadway, surface water, traffic, park and facility improvements.

3. Specify and review work products on capital projects requiring outside consulting assistance; participate in the selection of consultants; negotiate and monitor contracts and services of outside firms to assure compliance; and recommend use of and/or approval of payments to consultants.

4. Collect and maintain information about pavement condition, sidewalk maintenance and repair, pavement markings and ADA facilities to develop annual capital maintenance program bid packages.

5. Review and comment on application materials and engineering plans for private commercial and residential land development projects within the City or Municipal Urban Growth Area for traffic impacts, compliance with roadway and drainage standards, maintenance, and constructability. Inspect and/or coordinate inspection of private developments.

6. Provide technical guidance for operational issues on the City’s streets, surface water, and facilities systems.

7. Provide written and verbal reports as necessary on projects and contracts; present reports to outside groups, City Manager, City Council, commissions, and others as needed.

8. Maintain capital project as-built data in the City’s documentation system.

9. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the City’s policies, procedures, and development standards.

10. Meet with citizens and citizen groups, homeowners’ associations, and business associations as necessary to respond to inquiries, complaints and requests from property owners and the public.

11. Document, research and respond to citizen inquiries related to drainage and roadway issues.

12. Investigate grant opportunities and assist in the preparation of grant applications to support the maintenance and enhancement of the City’s infrastructure.

13. Assist in the implementation of NPDES permit requirements such as: public education and outreach, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection, controlling runoff from development/construction, NPDES annual report preparation.

14. Participate in professional association networks and represent the City in external coordination groups.

15. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of work-related issues, including but not limited to customer, employee and City information and records.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field, and

2. At least four years of applicable experience, or

3. Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.

4. Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or to obtain license within six (6) months of hire as a condition of employment. Failure to become licensed within six (6) months of hire date may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination, and

5. Have a valid Washington State driver’s license and an insurable driving record, or

6. Ability to obtain them within one (1) month of hire

Mill Creek Offers the following:

Mill Creek offers the career potential to not only apply your skills and experience, but to career development for those open and willing to problem solve and adapt to change. We encourage collaboration in order to maximize your strengths and develop more of your skill set in a way that has a positive effect on the community.

We offer ample time off including:

• 11 paid holidays,
• 1 personal holiday
• 8 hours a month of vacation for full time employees
• 8 hours a month of paid sick leave
• 40 hours per year for Salaried/Exempt employees

We offer an excellent benefit package for the employee and their families which includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and Disability Insurance at no cost
• Municipal Employee Benefit Trust (MEBT) 401K plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• State Retirement Program – Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)

Recruitment process:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We are committed to being an equitable and inclusive workplace and community.

The City of Mill Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek to recruit and hire talented and engaged job candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity in our workplace and community and believe it makes us stronger. We reject racism and discrimination. What this means is candidates will not face prejudice, marginalization, or bias in this recruitment process. We will not hire based on gender, race, or ethnicity.