Engineering Technician II

The salary range for this position is $5,675 - $7,548 monthly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for an Engineering Technician II to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Construction team. The successful candidate will perform a variety of work for Public Works projects, including inspection of Road, Water, Sewer, Park and Trail construction, and support many functions of the Office of the County Engineer. 

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Acts as project inspector to include overseeing contractors and scheduling, verifies work and prepares documents, including change orders, to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits and regulations, etc. while maintaining complete and accurate files on all phases of the project.
• Coordinates the work between a variety of state and county departments, contractors, survey crews, and/or utilities.
• Computes pay estimate quantities and prepare estimates for change orders on construction projects for approval by a project engineer.
• Performs general engineering calculations, drafting, testing, data/material collection, database maintenance, analysis and related reporting or report preparation.
• Prepares plans, specifications and estimates for projects.

To view the full job classification, click here: Engineering Technician II

Essential Personnel: This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment – Work is performed both in the office and in the field in a variety of weather conditions. Construction sites have a variety of activities occurring simultaneously which is not limited to moving construction equipment on the ground and overhead, people working, roadside traffic, etc. Environmental awareness is crucial. Incumbents must be able to recognize potential hazards and be able to respond quickly and appropriately to ensure safe operations. In addition, construction sites have a variety of topographical characteristics (e.g. uneven ground, steep slopes, soft soils, etc.). Occasional lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs.  
• Schedule - Monday – Thursday, 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Workload demands may require work outside the assigned work hours.
• Travel Requirements - Travel to various construction projects within Thurston County is required.
• Customer Interactions - Daily interactions via phone, in-person, and video with Thurston County staff and the public. Work requires employees conduct themselves in a manner that is responsible, ethical, professional, and safe.

 

WHO WE ARE: 

The Thurston County Public Works Department, located in Olympia, Washington, is a national award-winning agency in delivering quality projects to our community. Our mission is to provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. We actively help our staff develop and grow professionally, we bring together resources across divisions to achieve organizational goals, we are always ready to respond to community needs, and we are an American Public Works Association accredited agency, consistently meeting industry best practices benchmarks. 

Our Core Values:

• Accountability - We take responsibility for our actions and the resulting outcomes.
• Customer Service - We provide our customers with the highest level of service and quality.
• Innovation - We strive to continuously improve processes, performance, and results.
• Safety - We demonstrate an uncompromising commitment to safety.
• Teamwork - We work together toward achieving a common recognized end. 

Mission - To provide excellent public services in all areas of our business. 

Vision - The premier public works organization, accountable and transparent in all services we provide to our community. 

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values.