Engineer III

Salary : $105,028.56 - $127,846.92 Annually

Location : Everett, WA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-02579

Department : Planning and Development

Division : Planning and Dev Svcs Permitting

Opening Date : 08 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The mission of the Snohomish County Planning and Development Services (PDS) Department is to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations by promoting protection of natural resources and facilitating the development of safe, sustainable and resilient communities.

PDS is seeking a highly capable Engineer III to join our team. This position will act as a drainage and / or transportation / traffic reviewer or a combination of the two roles as needed by the department. This position will review a variety of development applications including subdivisions, multifamily, townhomes, industrial / commercial and conditional use permits. Expert testimony in quasi-judicial settings may be required on occasion.

The successful candidate will have the ability to think critically, make decisions, pay attention to detail, and manage their time in a fast paced, dynamic work environment. The preferred candidate will also have high professional standards, great productivity, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team environment.

Not sure you meet the minimum qualifications? Apply and let us decide. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage everyone to apply.

Benefits

Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, pension opportunities, and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package :

• : County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• benefits : The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Career development training.
• Sick leave : You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave : You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay : The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Benefits : The County offers a wide range of benefits including medical and dental, vision, life insurance, Long Term Disability, deferred compensation and more.
• : If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases : Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) : County employees typically receive yearly cost of living adjustments.

Teleworking Options

The work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is available.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop; and when working remotely, must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

About Snohomish County

Snohomish County, , is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

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Job Duties

BASIC FUNCTION

To perform professional engineering assignments in design, construction, land development, or program development, which require advanced expertise in a specialized area of engineering or in multiple engineering related functions. To act as resource to engineers on complex projects or manage projects or project components.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering or related field, and four (4) years of civil engineering experience, three (3) of which are in the area of specialization; OR, any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A Professional Engineer's License or ability to obtain one by demonstrated training or experience is required for most positions.

A valid Washington State Driver's License.

Additional Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

SUPERVISION

Employees report to and receive direction from an engineering supervisor. Employees may lead full-time or temporary employees. A high degree of independent judgment and action is exercised in planning projects and programs and resolving administrative and technical problems within the framework of established codes, policies, budgetary limits and sound engineering practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is performed in an office environment with frequent field trips to locations throughout the county to make site visits, attend meetings, or coordinate work activities. Meetings or project requirements may involve working evenings, weekends or holidays as necessary.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.

Visit to learn more about the following benefits.

County Benefits

Voluntary Benefits

Healthcare Premiums

Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.

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Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.

A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" may not be considered.

Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?

02

What education level have you completed in civil engineering or a related field

03

How many years of experience do you have in civil engineering or a related field?

04

Do you have a Washington State Professional Engineer's License?

05

Please note which of the following computer software and skills for which you are proficient

06

Describe in detail your education and experience related to traffic and / or drainage engineering as applied to land development and civil engineering projects. (25 points)

07

Each time we interact with an individual (e.g., answer the telephone, send an e-mail, write a letter, or attend a meeting), we are making an impression on our customers, whether they are applicants, consultants and other professionals, peers or other county employees.Describe in detail your customer service style and the skill you use to ensure that you deliver great customer service. (10 points)

08

Describe a project or assignment you performed particularly well. What did you do to insure a high quality outcome? (10 points)

Required Question