Civil Engineer

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design and management of public works projects, including roads, drainage, stormwater, water, sewer, diking, and solid waste.
• Perform technical design duties, including scoping, specifications, permitting, and scheduling to ensure successful project completion.
• Supervise the daily work activities of engineering and technical staff assigned to specific projects.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify and coordinate multiple funding sources and prepare grant applications for department programs.
• Collaborate on the preparation of comprehensive plans, policies, reports, and annual budgets.
• Provide technical recommendations and management services to district officials regarding diking and flood control facilities.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints in a professional and tactful manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• For Associate level: One year of broad-based civil engineering experience and Engineer in Training (EIT) certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• For Engineer III/Senior level: Four years of broad-based civil engineering experience and a Professional Engineer (PE) license from Washington or a state with reciprocity.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Water Distribution Manager certification or the ability to acquire it.
• Experience with NPDES Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements.
• Experience working with the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on levee inspection or emergency response planning.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $81,312.00 to $133,356.00 annually depending on level.
• Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, life, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Retirement Services plan.
• 11 paid holidays, plus vacation and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal or family support.
• Group life and accident insurance.

About the Company

Cowlitz County provides essential engineering and planning services through its Public Works department. We manage critical infrastructure including utilities, stormwater systems, and diking districts to ensure the safety and development of our community.