Engineering Aide – Engineering Aide 3 or 4 – Perm – 2025-07713

Working Title– Engineering Aide
Classification- Engineering Aide 3 or 4
Job Status– Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program– Habitat Program – Restoration Division
Duty Station– *Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
*While this position may offer a telework option, the successful candidate must be available to report to the duty station as needed.

We are recruiting to hire at the Engineering Aide 3 (EA3) or Engineering Aide 4 (EA4) level, dependent on the successful applicant’s qualifications for this position.  This recruitment does not offer an in-training option.

Salary- Depending on which level you are hired at, your salary range will be as follows:
Engineering Aide 3 – $4,882.00 – $6,576.00 monthly
Engineering Aide 4 – $5,137.00 – $6,906.00 monthly

Learn more about being a member of Team WDFW!

This is an opportunity to contribute to conservation, protection and restoration of healthy aquatic and riparian ecosystems.

In this dynamic role, you will provide construction inspection for fish screening, fish passage, bank protection, and more!

We are seeking a candidate to work closely with section engineers and provide an essential supporting role for habitat restoration projects.

WHAT TO EXPECT –
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, this position will,

Under general direction of an engineer or Construction Project Coordinator, performs highly-skilled sub-professional engineering tasks and develops engineering documents.

• Uses AutoCAD Civil 3D CADD software to produce detailed engineering design plans.
• Creates surface models, profiles and cross sections.
• Prepares and exports data for hydraulic and other design models.
• Computes earth moving volumes and material quantities.
• Reviews engineering drawings, specifications and guidelines for accuracy and makes necessary revisions.
• Peer reviews the work of others and provides constructive feedback.
• Gathers, collects, classifies, and enters raw data into CADD from a variety of sources (survey, GIS, LiDAR).

Works independently and as a member of a team to collect and manage detailed engineering, research, and survey information in the field and identify design features for construction.

• Completes topographic surveys, collects streambed substrate and soil samples, and gathers hydrologic and hydraulic data including documenting scour, and water quality.
• Performs skilled field data collection with a high degree of precision, accurately describes, documents, records information, and integrates data into CADD.
• Evaluates and validates field data to determine accuracy and ensures deliverable products are transferable to others.
• Utilizes survey instruments and hand tools to gather, identify, classify, incorporate, and establish data points of interest and significance during the collection process in the field.
• Creates electronic data files using total station and RTK GPS equipment, saves and downloads data files to computer.

Serves as the engineer’s representative in the field, before, during and following construction. Makes experienced decisions regarding design, schedule, and budget under only general guidance of a professional engineer.

• Keeps the engineer informed of field activities and documents work performed, materials used, weather conditions, and other information important and/or specific to the project.
• Makes field adjustments on a semi-independent basis with input from the engineer on significant design, schedule and budget modifications.
• Coordinates with the engineer to evaluate and approve/deny/adjust/negotiate change orders and pay requests.

Working Conditions:

Work setting: 70% office, 30% fieldwork.  May encounter adverse weather and sea conditions, noise, odors, repetitive movements of hands, finger manipulations, long periods of sitting, squatting, walking.  This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule: Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.  Alternate work schedules may be available upon supervisor’s approval.

Travel requirements: Travel throughout the state to evaluate site conditions and attend meetings is required. Periods of overnight travel may be required, and work hours often exceed the standard workday.

Customer Interactions: Agency staff, other government agencies, tribal, private stakeholders, and the public.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify at the Engineering Aide 3 Level:  

High school diploma or GED equivalency and four (4) or more years of professional experience in computer aided drafting, GIS modeling, surveying, engineering design and/or professional involvement in aquatic environment restoration.

License: Valid driver’s license.

In addition to the requirement above, the incumbent must also have experience in/with the following: 

• AutoCAD Civil 3D design software and current drafting methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS software and how to use equipment such as Total Stations, Laser levels, GPS and RTK.
• Microsoft Office Suite software (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Special Requirement/Condition of Employment:
Successful completion of agency training and/or certification dependent on supervisory direction, position need and training availability.

To qualify at the Engineering Aide 4 Level:  

High school diploma or GED equivalency and five (5) or more years of professional experience in computer aided drafting, GIS modeling, surveying, engineering design and/or professional involvement in aquatic environment restoration.

License:  Valid driver’s license.

In addition to the requirement above, the incumbent must also have experience in/with the following: 

• AutoCAD Civil 3D design software and current drafting methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS software and how to use equipment such as Total Stations, Laser levels, GPS and RTK.
• Microsoft Office Suite software (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

Special Requirement/Condition of Employment:
Successful completion of agency training and/or certification dependent on supervisory direction, position need and training availability.

Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:

• Associates Degree in Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Drafting, and four (4) years professional experience in engineering work, computer aided drafting, GIS modeling, surveying, engineering design and/or professional involvement in aquatic environment restoration, OR A Bachelor’s degree with major study Civil, Construction, Environmental, or Ecological Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Drafting and three (3) years of professional experience in engineering work, computer aided drafting, GIS modeling, surveying, engineering design and/or professional involvement in aquatic environment restoration.
• Five (5) years of experience involving engineering techniques in aquatic environments.
• Additional relevant education such as certificates or trainings and/or work experience that pertains to habitat restoration, fish passage, fish screening, civil engineering design, drafting, surveying, construction inspection, project management, and permitting.

Your Application should include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three (3) professional references with current contact information.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Union – WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice: 

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following: 

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.gov.
• Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran).
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.  Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or emailJayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com. 

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to Cheri.Potter@dfw.wa.govand reference job number/title from the top of this posting.

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