Engineer II - Drainage

at  Snohomish County

DESCRIPTION

The mission of the Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department is to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations by promoting protection of natural resources and facilitating the development of safe, sustainable and resilient communities.
PDS is responsible for reviewing and issuing a wide variety of permits and land use applications, including residential and commercial building permits, boundary line adjustments, subdivisions, driveway aprons to the right-of-way, clearing and grading, public events, firework stands, and others. PDS strives to make the permitting process as painless and as easy to understand as possible.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field and two (2) years of professional civil engineering experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, and ability to perform the work. Must pass all job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

An Engineer-in-Training certificate is required. P.E. license preferred
A valid Washington State Driver’s License may be required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• principles, practices and techniques of engineering related to area of assignment
• federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations related to area of assignment
• hydraulic and hydrologic computer modeling techniques
• computer software programs used in area of assignment
• land development practices and procedures
• applicable state and county codes, ordinances, standards and regulations

• engineering techniques, principles and practices related to area of assignment

  Ability to:

• understand site related documents such as blueprints, plans and sketches

• critically analyze development and independently identify and define plan deficiencies which do not comply with established laws and standards
• maintain necessary records and prepare required reports
• analyze and interpret special reports and technical data
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with superiors, peers, associated homeowners, builders, developers, and the general public
• communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking in a court room environment of cross examination and redirect
• read, learn, interpret and apply work-related ordinances, codes, standards and regulations

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Reviews land development applications, including subdivisions, rezones, grading permits, building permits, special use permits, site plans, variance requests, and boundary line adjustments, for compliance with state laws, county codes, policies, and engineering design standards for mitigation of transportation and environmental impacts to development’s road system.
• Critiques and partners with architects, engineers, consultants, developers, and governmental agencies to review development activity, approve engineering plans, reports, specifications, studies and as-builts related to development activity; evaluates geotechnical engineering reports, structural engineering design and calculations.
• Provides testimony and presentations, representing Planning and Development Services (PDS) before meetings and public hearings at forums such as the county hearing examiner and county council.
• Serves as the project manager for the construction plan review and approval phase of project development, coordinating other team members on development project decisions.
• Utilizes drainage basin computer models to identify potential storm water problems and required mitigation measures.
• Assesses proposed development plans for storm water treatment designs to protect surface and groundwater, as well as critical areas, including geologic (landslide, seismic, and erosion) hazard assessments.
• Evaluates and marks up or critiques the engineering design and specifications prepared by professional practitioners for site and infrastructure development for applicable code compliance.
• Assists and advises responsible officials in making revisions and amendments to existing county ordinances, policies, and procedures regarding development relative to transportation and drainage impact issues.
• Inspects proposed development locations and their associated road systems to evaluate proposed and needed road layouts, traffic safety, and design elements in order to make determinations of right-of-way needs, public and private road construction, and any detail of environmental analysis. Also may inspect for construction plan compliance with applicable drainage codes.
• Determines the scope of detailed environmental analysis necessary related to the intensity of development proposal; review environmental impact statements when applicable, and provide written review and recommendation.
• Coordinates and reviews the work of other engineering staff as it relates to assigned construction projects, provides training in related work as required.