Steven Thomsen, P.E.

Experience

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  City of Portland Transportation Department

  Jan 1976 - Jan 1983

  Design Engineer

  Design engineer for Federaly funded street construction projects associated with proposed city developements. Scope of work included design, field surveying, drafting, contract document preparation, environmental permitting, right-of-way, acquisition, and coordination with developer.

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  Tri-Met

  Jan 1982 - Jan 1986

  Project Engineer

  Project manager for select segments of Portland's Light Rail Project.

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  Snohomish County Public Works

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

  Construction Engineer & Supervisor

  Construction Engineer and Supervisor for a group of 15-20 field engineeers and technicians responsible for construction management, inspection, material testing, and contract compliance for public funded road and bridge projects.

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  Snohomish County

  Jan 1989 - Jan 2001

  Design Manager

  Design Manager for a group of 35 proffessional employees responsible for delivery of road and brige projects within the County's Annual Construction program as well as resource planning, staff training. Also provided other regional engineering services by contracting with local cities to assist the design and construction of their capital programs.

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  Snohomish County Public Works

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2005

  County Engineer

  County Engineer/Deputy Director responsible for the engineering and contract functions of 6 divisions within public works with combined annual construction budgets of $40-$50 million per year. Assisted the Public Works Director with policy development, budget preparation, regional transportation strategies, and legilsative coordination.

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  Snohomish County

  Jan 2006 - Dec 2019

  (retired) Director of Public Works

  Public Works Director for Snohomish County. Responsible for several County divisions. Transportation and Environmental Services, Engineering Services, Road Maintenance, Surface Water Management, and Solid Waste.