Salary Range
7,157.00 - 9,147.00
Job Summary
As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, excellent leadership and effectively working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment.
If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a team committed to providing a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation network for our community then the City of Vancouver may be for you.
We’re currently recruiting for an Engineering Specialist – Transportation. The primary responsibilities for the job are to provide a high level of civil engineering design and project management support to the transportation street design program in preparation of plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and contract documents for the construction of public works capital improvement projects. To review civil plans prepared by consultants for quality control as related to the city’s drafting standards. To work with minimal direction and under the supervision of Senior Civil Engineers and Engineering Manager.
This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the OPEIU union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.
Open until filled. Frist review – December 15, 2025.
Job Details
Essential Functions:
- Prepare engineering designs, and draft capital improvement project plans using AutoCAD and Civil 3D design software. Plans include alignments, profiles, streets and utilities, right of way, signal and lighting, paving, signing and marking, traffic control, landscaping as well as other miscellaneous elements. Prepare technical documents and cost estimates. Responsible for bringing projects from planning phase through design to final plans for construction bidding
- Prepare quantities take-offs and engineer’s estimates for transportation projects, and stormwater analysis and reports.
- Prepare preliminary project specifications for engineer approval. Prepare stormwater analysis using HydroCAD software and prepare stormwater reports for engineer approval
- Assist Design Engineer with engineering duties related to capital improvement projects during the design and construction of complex capital Public Works system projects and preparation of reports and presentation documents to City Council.
- Provide technical guidance to other technicians in the design and drafting of capital improvement projects.
- Conduct field site visits, collect data, research existing city records, perform engineering calculations and prepare estimates; produce plans and specifications; update construction drawings and estimates based on review comments and directions from higher level engineers to produce construction ready projects.
- Perform civil plan reviews for designs developed by consultants to ensure compliance with the city’s drafting standards.
- Manage and track the engineering teams AutoCAD licensing and software. Maintain and develop AutoCAD tools and processes to assist in using AutoCAD to develop capital improvement project plans.
- Use GIS software to obtain property ownership information, right-of-way widths, recorded surveys, and subdivisions and plats
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience and Education
- Four (4) years of increasingly responsible technical engineering experience including AutoCAD and Civil 3D design software. Experience in civil, transportation, water and sewer, stormwater, signal and lighting and pavement design preferred
- Equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering or a related field.
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Computer Skills
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Basic skills with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
- Possession of a valid driver's license
Knowledge
- Understand and apply City design standards used in the design and construction of Public Works systems.
- Working knowledge of civil engineering design
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D as they relate to drafting plans and the design of Public Works systems
- Terminology, methods, practices and techniques of drafting, computer aided design, and geographic information systems
- Principles and practices of civil engineering including streets and transportation, hydrology, hydraulics, soils, water and sewer utility design, and basic structures
- Design and construction theory and engineering design standards
- Engineering maps and records
- Familiarity with principles and practices of surveying
- Construction plans and specifications
- Materials, methods, safety standards, techniques, and safety trainings related to Public Works systems and construction sites
- Principles, methods, materials, equipment, and safety standards of construction inspection and materials testing
- Basic soil mechanics and geology
- Pertinent federal, state and local laws that pertain to assigned engineering duties
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
- Use of personal computers and basic software
Abilities
- Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to draft project construction plans
- Review and prepare accurate engineering records
- Communicate policies and procedures stakeholders, contractors, property owners and parties of interest
- Communicate and clearly present technical information in oral, written, and graphic forms
- Speak in front of groups
- Cope with conflict and disgruntled customers
- Read and interpret various kinds of maps, engineering drawings, construction plans and other technical materials and documents, such as specifications, engineering manuals, survey information, computer manuals, engineering code provisions, state and federal guidelines
- Compile rough technical data and prepare statistical and narrative reports for field studies
- Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications
- Prepare accurate engineering records
- Work independently, often in the absence of supervision
- Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations
- Demonstrate good judgment and decision making
- Perform work in accordance with sound safety practices
- Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
- Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
- Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
- Provide a high level of customer service at all times
- Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
- Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
- Maintain regular and dependable attendance
- Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences among people and to being inclusive.
- Show the utmost respect for others, and act as a team player.
- Promote safety as a guiding principle and a regular practice in accomplishing work by focusing on safe practices and complying with safety and health policies and procedures.
- Recognize unsafe conditions which may be hazardous to an employee or to the public.
- Works in safe and responsible manner; not putting self or others at risk. Complies with applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to using personal protective equipment, observing warning signs, learning about potential hazards, and reporting all unsafe conditions.
This position is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment reference check, a basic criminal background check, and a driving abstract.
The City of Vancouver is committed to advancing equity and creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We recognize that progress depends on more than just a verbal commitment; it depends on making meaningful organizational change. We developed and continue to develop strategies to enhance employee-centered programs, eliminate recruitment and advancement barriers, elevate employee understanding of DEI and cultural competency and build an inclusive and welcoming place to call work. We hope you’ll consider joining us on the journey!
Safety: The City of Vancouver believes every employee plays a role in maintaining a safe workplace. The City of Vancouver promotes safety as a guiding principle and practice and accomplishes work by creating safe work environments, complying with safety and health policies and procedures and consistently seeking improvements that support operational excellence.
Diversity and Inclusion: At the City of Vancouver, we value and foster a workplace comprised of people with a range of different backgrounds, experiences and cultures. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is key to innovation, effectiveness and a positive culture. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Veterans’ Preference: Under Washington law, qualified veterans may be eligible for Veterans’ preference when applying for City of Vancouver positions. Honorably discharged Veterans, their surviving spouses or spouses of honorably discharged Veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability who would like to be considered for a Veterans’ preference for this job should provide the qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.
ADA Accommodation: Accommodations will be considered for applicants or candidates with a qualifying disability that prevents them from participating in this process. Accommodations will be made where the City can reasonably provide them without imposing an undue hardship on the business or compromising the integrity of the recruitment process. An applicant with any disability who believes that they need an accommodation should contact Human Resources: call 360-487-8417 or email hrfront1@cityofvancouver.us
Job Posting End Date
Open Until Filled