Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

The City of Auburn Engineering division is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Capital Projects team. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly shape and improve our local community while taking on ownership of a variety of different engineering disciplines. You won't just be filling a position—you’ll be driving meaningful projects that touch residents' daily lives. Beyond the immediate impact, this position provides professional development, cross-departmental collaboration, and long-term career progression within a stable, growth-oriented environment.

Curious about the specific capital projects happening in Auburn? Use this Interactive Capital Projects Mapping Tool to find information about current projects in the design (red) and construction (blue) phases. You can also view completed projects (green) to see all the amazing work the team has done over the last few years.

• Capital project management experience,
• Proficiency reading and reviewing engineering design plans/specs,
• Familiarity with municipal public works standards,
• Clear, timely communication with internal groups and external partners.

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• Proactively manages the design and construction
  of assigned capital public works improvement projects.
• Develop and review capital public works improvement project plans, bid specifications, cost estimates, and contract proposals prepared utilizing in-house resources and/or engineering consultant services.
• Work closely with the Engineering Service's Contract Administration staff and the Utilities, Traffic, Survey, and Construction Sections, relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Federal, State, County, and local governmental agencies
  , railroads, franchise utility companies, private property owners, various community organizations, and other City departments relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects..

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering;
  AND
• Five (5) years of civil engineering project management experience

• Bachelor'sdegree in Civil Engineering; A
  ND
• Professional Civil Engineering License

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering;
  AND
• Two years of civil engineering project management experience

• 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!

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Team Auburn values a wide range of perspectives and life experiences and believes our strength comes from the diversity of people and ideas. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals who will help us foster a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and service to the 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 any 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.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit: https://www.auburnwa.gov/Inclusive Auburn

If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at cgillespie.