SEASONAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I - DESIGN

The salary for this position is $28.28 hourly.

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Seasonal Engineering Technician I for our Design Engineering work group to support project delivery. Specific tasks include assisting design with basic activities on capital projects during construction. 

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

• Assist civil engineers in preparing road, bridge, utility and stormwater plans, including all plan specifications and estimate preparation, alignment determination, design computations, drainage and pavement design, geometrics, capacity and cost estimates.
• Perform general engineering calculations, drafting, testing, data/material collection, database maintenance, analysis and related reporting or report preparation. 

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

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Environment – Quiet office setting in Olympia, Washington and outdoors. May be exposed to a variety of weather conditions.
• Travel Requirements - Occasional travel will be required to attend meetings or trainings. Travel to worksite locations may be required.
• Customer Interactions - Frequent interactions with Thurston County staff and the public.

 

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. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

 

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com.

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Must possess a current and valid