Engineering Tech Analyst​/Sr Engineering Technician

Overview

Build your engineering future with Kitsap County! Start as an Analyst and grow into a Senior Engineering Technician. Join Kitsap County's Sewer Utility team and play a vital role in supporting the infrastructure that serves our growing community. The position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on public health and environmental protection while working with diverse stakeholders—from residents and developers to regional agencies.

This isn't your typical engineering technician position. As you grow into the Senior Engineering Technician role, you'll serve as the primary technical liaison between the County Sewer Utility and the community, wielding significant independent judgment in complex decisions that affect development projects across Kitsap County.

Responsibilities evolve from learning and supporting permit administration and technical design review to managing the full lifecycle of sanitary sewer connections and extensions.

Engineering Tech Analyst (Entry Level)

(Hourly pay rate range: $33.96–$43.44)

• Administer sewer ordinances, process connection permits, and ensure compliance with county and state regulations.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, represent the Utility, and coordinate reviews of developer submittals to ensure standards are met.
• Review engineering and architectural plans, including sewer lines, manholes, grease interceptors, and pump stations.
• Perform calculations, quantity take‑offs, and prepare sewer connection fee estimates.
• Collaborate with GIS technicians to maintain accurate utility asset records for development projects.
• Maintain technical records and electronic document systems with precision.
• Provide guidance on permit policies, procedures, and code requirements, serving as a resource for stakeholders.

Senior Engineering Technician (Advanced Level)

(Hourly pay rate range: $38.88–$49.73)

• Administer and review sanitary sewer system designs for residential and commercial development projects, including individual connections, and manage the complete permit process with connection fee establishment.
• Serve as the technical lead reviewer for development submittals, ensuring all proposed sewer connections and extensions meet county, state, and federal codes and standards.
• Review complex engineering plans, profiles, specifications, and technical details for sanitary sewer lines, manholes, grease interceptors, and pump stations.
• Perform engineering calculations, quantity take‑offs, and connection fee estimates to support accurate project costing.
• Represent the Utility in development review and preconstruction meetings, ensuring standards and procedures are consistently applied.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to support project execution.