Pay Range: $40.85 - $55.15 Hourly DOE, With Full Benefits
Covington Water District has an opening in our Engineering Department to perform engineering and construction management related functions within the district, specifically design implementation; plan review; construction inspections; inspecting installations, coordinating new construction activities; coordinating the district’s engineering projects with consultants, as well as state and local agencies. This position is Nonexempt.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides plan review services for projects and communicates findings to applicants, engineers, surveyors and regulatory agencies.
- Assists with designs and permitting of in-house plan and profile water main extension projects using engineering design software.
- Reviews plans and specifications for water system improvements and extensions.
- Helps maintain District hydraulic model with guidance from manager and other staff.
- Attend pre-construction meetings and inform contractors of District requirements.
- Assist with contract management by following processes outlined in the District Purchasing Manual and State requirements.
- Review materials submittals, bond inspections, create deficiencies list, visit sites, create bill of sales, as-builts and assist with project closeouts and bond releases.
- Review pay estimates and change orders for capital improvement projects.
- Applies problem solving with alternative construction methods and materials. Assists in solving construction-related items.
- Applies engineering knowledge to the solution of technical municipal water system development and repair projects.
- Assists in maintaining District standard plans and specifications.
- Assists the public, developers, consultants, engineers and others with technical questions and concerns. Attend public meetings as needed.
- Inspects construction work in progress and performs construction related surveying and GPSing.
- Assists with writing the District’s Water System Plan.
- Works with consultants and contractors with manager’s guidance concerning District standards and other engineering design and construction requirements. Assists with guiding developers through the District review and approval process.
- Assists with applicable records retention and destruction according to the parameters set by the Records Management Program.
- Overtime and work outside of normal business hours may be required.
- May perform other duties as needed or assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree, 0 to 3 years related experience in water or sewer utilities. Driving is an essential function of this position; a valid Washington State driver’s license is required.
Benefits: The district offers a full benefits package to include paid time off (vacation, sick and holidays), full family health insurance paid 100% by the district, State of Washington PERS retirement program, Disability, Life, EAP, HRA VEBA, and tuition assistance.
Physical Requirements and Reasonable Accommodation: This role involves field-based work and may require physical activity such as lifting, climbing, and working in outdoor conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
How to Apply: Individuals interested in applying for this position must submit online at
https://www.covingtonwaterwa.gov/jobs.aspx a completed district application with cover letter & resume by Friday, November 20 @ 5pm. We will notify applicants invited to participate in the interview process by phone or email.
We are a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.
