Drainage Engineer III

King County Road Services Division is seeking an experienced civil engineer to join the Engineering Section as a Drainage Engineer / Project Manager (EngineerIII).Lead drainage improvement projects from design through construction, focusing on drainage problems and slide repairs within County right‑of‑way. Provide technical review and ensure compliance with King County Road Standards and the King County Surface Water Design Manual.ResponsibilitiesServe in a lead technical capacity on drainage, emergency repair, and fish passage projects, coordinating daily work with engineering and field staff.Coordinate drainage improvement project construction with county crew chiefs.Manage assigned capital improvement projects, including schedules, budgets, and work plans.Lead a team of three EngineerII's under the supervision of an EngineerIV.Prepare road drainage plans, slide repair plans, and drainage design reports to meet King County Road Standards, Surface Water Design Manual, and local, state, and federal environmental regulations.Serve as liaison between the County and the public, consultants, permitting agencies, operations, engineering and maintenance staff (e.g., maintenance supervisors, crews), and other internal and external staff.Lead the review of construction documents and design packages by in‑house and consultant staff.Develop and manage the preparation of hydrologic reports, hydraulic analyses, modeling reports, contract plans, specifications, special provisions, and cost estimates.Manage internal and external stakeholder expectations and resolve project conflicts.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsFour or more years of experience or a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.Three or more years of progressively responsible professional civil engineering experience in developing road, traffic, and/or drainage design plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E packages) for capital infrastructure projects, including developing and managing scopes, schedules, and budgets.Proficient in hydrology and hydraulic software, including MGS Flood and backwater computer programs (e.g., EPA‑SWMM, KC Backwater) or equivalent.Proficient in the use of GIS programs and engineering survey techniques (e.g., level loop, GPS, baseline field survey) for drainage and slide projects.Experienced in using AutoCAD and/or Civil3D.Experienced with drainage, roadway, maintenance, and construction practices, including relevant standards and design principles.Working knowledge of APWA/WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road, Bridge, and Municipal Construction.Able to lead technical work, facilitate difficult conversations, and apply sound project management principles.Able to manage and prioritize a high volume of diverse projects and multiple competing tasks with strong attention to detail.Skilled in problem solving and managing conflict effectively.Skilled in handling politically sensitive issues with professionalism and discretion.Experienced in collaborating within teams that foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment where differences are valued.Proficient in standard MS Office and project management software.Desired QualificationsA valid Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to transfer license to Washington State within 90 days of hire.Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.Project Management training and/or Project Management Certification.Experienced in floodplain modeling, stream geomorphology, and fish passage design with a strong working knowledge of each area.Experience in consultant contract preparation, negotiation, and administration.RequirementsMust have a valid Washington State driver's license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.Must successfully pass a pre‑employment physical.Working EnvironmentWork performed in the office and field.Work from the Renton Roads Maintenance Facility is required in a hybrid office environment.Work performed in the field may be under inclement weather conditions and require walking on uneven, steep, rocky or rough ground.Must be able to safely negotiate and traverse steep slopes.Must be able to bend and lift to load equipment into vehicles.Must be able to work around heavy equipment and other potentially dangerous activities associated with construction sites.Specific vision abilities include close, distant, and color.Physical activity includes lifting up to 25 lbs. to at least waist height; carrying and moving objects.Must be able to work in an active, high volume traffic environment.LocationRenton Maintenance Facility, 155 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA98056.Union MembershipPROTEC17.Equal Employment OpportunityKing County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. 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