Engineer 2 - Wastewater Design (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)

About the role

Note: Current Employees must use the Workday Dashboard career section to apply for this position. Employee Type: Regular Department: Sewer Operations Salary: $76,059.02 - $105,941.90 Annually / $6,338.25 - $8,828.49 Monthly / $36.57 - $50.93 Hourly Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Overtime Eligibile: No Job Posting Date Range: 05/14/2026 - Until Filled Job Summary: WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the Public Works Guild bargaining unit applying 5.14.2026-5.21.2026 This position is responsible for professional office and field engineering work in a section of the County's Public Works Department. Second professional level. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of engineering and supervisory tasks on technically complex projects and assignments. Work requires the application of engineering principles and practices. Work is performed with considerable independence under the guidance of a higher-level engineer and is reviewed for the accuracy of the final product. Job Description: ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Engineering and Roads Performs road design, traffic analyses and design, stormwater facility design, and structural design. Directs and checks the work of technicians, consultants and lower level engineers preparing contract plans, specifications, estimates for contract documents. Reviews plans and studies to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; manages technical aspects of projects, including computer modeling, data collection and monitoring. Resolves problems on failing systems, determines cause of failure and determines best approach to remedy problem. Responds to public questions in person, in writing and by phone; plans and conducts workshops on engineering issues. Prepares applications for federal and state grants for various projects. Prepares reports, testimony, and presentations on engineering issues for community groups and public hearing. Performs construction administration by supervising lower level engineer(s), supervises field inspectors, resolves construction contract conflicts, and administers construction contracts. Reviews reports, plans and specifications submitted by developers for road design and stormwater conveyance, treatment or disposal facilities; reviews stormwater facility operations with maintenance personnel. Reviews, applies and maintains compliance with relevant permits. Represents the County Engineer at meetings with developers and consulting engineers. Evaluates complex and/or alternative road and storm drainage system design concepts for conformance to good engineering practice and County Standards. Drafts related legal documents, such as easements, special agreements, etc., as necessary to protect the public's interest related to development projects. Reviews reports, plans and specifications submitted by contractors or consultants for public works engineering projects. Reviews stormwater facility operations with maintenance personnel. Directs the activities of the Maintenance Section. Responsible for developing a three-year maintenance plan. Coordinates rock-crushing projects to support the program. Develops the maintenance budget and monitors expenditures to insure compliance. Develops effective maintenance strategies for roads and bridges. Directs the activities of third and second line maintenance supervisors involved in the maintenance of county roads, bridges, drainage facilities rights of way and other facilities. Coordinates work schedules prepared by supervisors, monitors progress, and inspects field work. Coordinates with the Design Engineer, Construction Engineer and others to insure the maintainability of new roads and bridges. Performs routine, under bridge inspections (UBIT) and damage inspections of Spokane County's bridge inventory, coordinating underwater and special inspections with WSDOT. Manages the Bridge Inspection files and Washington State Bridge Inventory System (WSBIS) database. Performs load ratings, overweight permit vehicle evaluations and recommends weight restrictions and repairs. Assists with design and drafting related to bridge maintenance projects, prepares estimates, scopes, layouts and grant applications for future bridge repair, replacement and rehabilitation projects. Completes hydraulic modeling as needed for bridge replacement or repairs. Plans and conducts workshops on engineering issues. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Stormwater Utility Performs complex stormwater facilities study and design work. Directs and checks the work of technicians and lower level engineers preparing construction plans, specifications, estimates, and contract documents. Reviews plans and studies to ensure conformance with local, state, and federal regulations and stormwater management plans; manage technical aspects of projects, including computer modeling, dat