Water Utility Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-08
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering, Water Management
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 17th, AT 11:59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION.
The City of Auburn's Public Works department is looking for their next great Water Utility Engineer to join the team! This senior-level professional engineering position will allow you to learn and practice the administrative, planning, and management activities of a municipal water system serving the majority of residents and businesses within a jurisdiction with a population of around 90,000 with involvement in all aspects of the water system.
The employee who holds this position will get to work on exciting projects, such as the Capital Facilities Plan Development and Implementation, Rate Study support, Comprehensive Water System Plan minor and major updates, assisting with bond funding issuance, Design Standards review and updates.
To be most successful in this role, you'll need to be reliable, an effective communicator, and a great collaborator. You will need to be able to handle conflict and work through conflict resolution. Time management and focus will be critical in your day-to-day work!
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:- Reviews capital project plans, reports, and other documents for consistency with program/project goals, City Engineering Design and Construction Standards, and the System Plan.
- Develop and manage the water utility capital and engineering budgets.
- Work closely to support water utility operations and maintenance staff.
- Provide review of development and capital projects.
- Oversee and ensure permit and regulatory requirements are met.
- Develop capital project charters for implementation by the Engineering capital group.
- Provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff.
- Keep the City Engineer and Public Works Director informed of issues, challenges, and opportunities and providing recommended solutions and ideas.
- Implementation of the comprehensive water system plan policies and goals.
This list is meant to be an example of duties, and is not an all-inclusive list.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:- Have knowledge of water system planning and operations.
- Be able to work well with field staff and office staff from all different divisions.
- Have solid basic computer skills - especially in Windows and Outlook.
- Have the ability to read and understand design standards, comprehensive plans, city code, water system plans, and federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Have an understanding of water system functions (supply, treatment, distribution) and basic hydraulics.
- Understand asset management principles and practice.
- Have strong communication skills with an interest in working collaboratively with others.
- Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, AND
- Have five (5) years of civil engineering experience, AND
- Have a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.
- Have an EIT
- Have potable water utility engineering experience
- Have a PE certification within one year of placement
- Have a Washington State Department of Health Waterworks Operator Certification
- Competitive salary
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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