Olympia, WA - Project Engineer II

							                             CITY OF OLYMPIA                                      DATE PREPARED               6/86
                                                                                  JOB CODE                    1530
                         PROJECT ENGINEER II                                      SALARY RANGE                068
                                                                                  FLSA STATUS                 EXEMPT
                                                                                  REVISED                     5/2003


POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Function: Under general supervision, performs professional level engineering work in a lead capacity on a variety of Public
Works projects in areas such as utilities, transportation, and water resources.

Essential Function: The information contained in this classification specification is a representative sample of essential and
other functions performed in these classification. Specific essential functions are identified for position recruitment or other
administrative procedures.

Examples of Duties:

Civil Engineering Emphasis: Responsible for engineering and planning work necessary to plan and complete assigned
Public Works projects, including civil engineering, water resource engineering or natural resource management. Responsible
for the planning, research and presentation of major reports under general direction. Determine the appropriate project design
and methodology. Ensure the quality and timeliness of assigned projects. Perform complex engineering research in support
of recommendations and project review. Responsible for collecting and analyzing a variety of engineering data. Prepare
maps, statistical information, plan specifications and cost estimates pertaining to assigned projects. Prepare and conduct
engineering work and resource assessments for water and other natural resource protection strategies. Act as Lead for
interdisciplinary teams managing the most complex projects. May assist in the hiring and evaluation of assigned staff. May
assign work to project team staff. May present recommendations to the City Council community groups or other interested
persons. May contact property owners to collect data, solicit support or inform residents in regard to assigned projects. Uses
various computer programs as an aid to data analysis, project management, modeling, design, computations, word processing
and report presentations.

Transportation Emphasis: Responsible for the organization and coordination of the Transportation Division’s planning
functions. Perform professional and technical engineering work in the administration of the activities and operations of the
Traffic Engineering Section. Assist Advanced Planning in the development, review and management of the Transportation
Element of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Develop comprehensive work plans for transportation planning projects;
provide leadership and guidance to other staff to assure the timely completion of work. Act as Lead for interdisciplinary
teams managing the most complex projects. May assist in the hiring and evaluation of assigned staff. May assign work to
project team staff. May present recommendations to the City Council community groups or other interested persons. May
contact property owners to collect data, solicit support or inform residents in regard to assigned projects. Forecast traffic
volumes ant trip assignments/distributions, and forecast transportation system needs by evaluating system performance,
including travel time, delay, traffic counts and capacity analysis. Evaluate traffic impacts of rezones, street vacations, new
street connections, proposed developments and plats; inspects and verifies compliance with the Transportation Element of the
Comprehensive Plan. Review private developer and city engineering plans with respect to geometric design, traffic safety and
conformance with City, State and Federal standards. Maintain communications with the public through local media and
personal contact concerning transportation matters; attend a variety of meetings, including the City Council, Planning
Commission, Hearings Examiner, public agencies and civic groups; make presentations and progress reports on major
transportation projects. Hear, consider and resolve citizen and City council complaints related to traffic and environmental
issues, project costs and other sensitive and controversial transportation engineering and planning issues. Analyze and review
reports, plans and other materials produced by staff, consultants and others. Uses various computer programs as an aid to data
analysis, project management, modeling, design, computations, word processing and report presentations.
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CONTACTS:

The Project Engineer II position has varied contacts, including City employees, private consultants, public officials, property
owners and citizens. Contacts are for the purpose of listening to various concerns and issues, and to provide explanations of
current city projects and/or practices. Contacts will also be for the purpose of gathering /dissemination information. Issues
and/or projects may be controversial in nature, where the ability to explain the City s position at a level equal to the audience
s level of technical sophistication is vital to success.

SUPERVISION:

In a lead capacity, the Project Engineer II may supervise and/or direct the work of assigned professional and technical staff.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Project Engineer II is accountable for the quality, accuracy and timely completion of assigned projects and tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The Project Engineer II typically spends a majority of the workday in an office. Some projects and tasks will require
fieldwork to gather information and review existing conditions. Field time may include exposure to all types of weather,
work in traffic; construction sites; uncleared areas and standing/walking on uneven and slippery terrain; and entering
manholes, sewer lines and/or lift stations.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

General Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of current principles, practices, methods and techniques of civil engineering, transportation engineering, natural
resource management, water resource engineering, environmental sciences or related disciplines.

Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, computer modeling, soils, chemistry and environmental sciences.

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to transportation, environmental, water resource or
natural resource issues.

Knowledge of current construction methods, processes, materials, costs and cost estimating.

Knowledge of budget preparation.

Knowledge of engineering standards, methods, and practices used in water and other natural resource protection efforts.

Skill in the operation of various engineering specific computer programs, such as: Hydra, Cybernet, Water Works, Flow Net,
and standard spread sheet, graphics, data base, word processing, and project management software.

Ability to work from general written and verbal instructions.

Ability to interpret engineering plans, survey notes and legal descriptions.




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General Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (Continued):

Ability to communicate technical information effectively, using various media.

Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Ability to perform research, analysis and advanced computer modeling on complex civil engineering, transportation,
environmental or water resource issues, problems, and data

Ability to clearly and accurately summarize and portray research information for technical and non-technical audiences.

Ability to create and present technical information in data or graphic format.

Ability to accurately complete assigned projects within time lines.

Ability to communicate with groups of varying levels of technical sophistication in a courteous, tactful manner.

Ability to read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to perform complex engineering computations either manually or with the aid of computer or calculator.

Ability to work cooperatively, productively, effectively, and successfully with others in a public service dedicated, customer
centered, team-oriented environment, where open communication is the norm.

Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others.

Civil Engineering Emphasis: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of current principles, practices, methods and techniques of civil engineering, natural resource management, water
resource engineering, environmental sciences or related disciplines.

Knowledge of Federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to environmental, water resource or natural resource
issues.

Knowledge of Hydrology, Hydraulics, Computer Modeling, Soils, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences.

Knowledge of current municipal utility systems construction methods and standards, technologies, and operations.

Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to municipal utilities, including rules applicable to the
formation and closeout of a Local Improvement District (LID).

Skill in analyzing, assessing, and recommending solutions to complex and challenging public works/municipal utility
engineering problems.

Ability to perform research and analysis on complex engineering, environmental or water resource issues, and advanced
computer modeling.
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Transportation Emphasis: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of transportation planning and engineering principles and practices, construction techniques, materials and
equipment.

Knowledge of travel demand forecasting methods/models, and highway capacity analysis procedures.

Knowledge of Federal, State and local regulations regarding transportation engineering standards and grant processes.

Knowledge of current methods, practices, theories, trends and developments in transportation planning and engineering.

Knowledge of general urban transportation planning concepts and terminology.

Skill in analyzing transportation system deficiencies and recommending improvements.

Skill in hearing, analyzing, and resolving complex transportation planning issues
.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate transportation planning projects, tasks, and functions.

Ability to develop transportation elements of municipal comprehensive plans.

Ability to research and apply City codes and ordinances to traffic related issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Civil Engineering Emphasis:
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Civil Engineering plus three years progressively
responsible engineering experience required. Three years experience in municipal engineering design preferred. Additional
experience in related civil engineering may be substituted for the college degree with one-year experience being equal to one
year of college education.

Transportation Emphasis:
Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering or related field with
specialization in transportation engineering and/or planning and three years increasingly responsible professional or technical
transportation planning experience. Additional experience in related transportation engineering and/or planning may be
substituted for the college degree with one-year experience being equal to one year of college education.

Special Requirements: Some positions may require specific civil engineering or transportation planning background, such
as water resource engineering, natural resource management, environmental sciences, sewer system analysis, water service
delivery analysis or travel demand forecasting methods/models, and highway capacity analysis procedures.