Civil Engineer

Open until filled, next review of applications May 13, 2026.

Status
: full-time, non-represented, exempt

Job Standards/Qualifications
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Performs professional engineering work and/or administration and consulting work in the design, investigations, and construction of street, utility, ground water, domestic water, storm water, wastewater, light systems and other public works projects. Prepares plans and specifications; and act as a project manager on assigned projects.

Three years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field and possession of an EIT in the State of Washington. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State Driver License with acceptable driving record.

• Vacation and Sick leave accruals, 12 paid Holidays which included one floating holiday
• Up to two (2) weeks executive leave annually
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• City paid $105,000 life insurance
• Long-term disability plan
• Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS)
• Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account)
• Employee Assistant Program
• Choice of two (2) Employee contributed Deferred Compensation Plans

This classification description reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all the work requirements that may be inherent in a position.

• Prepare engineering designs, specifications, costs and quantity estimates of public work projects; obtain required easements or permits for streets and light department, water and sewer system construction, water, storm water and wastewater treatment facilities, and utility structures.
• Provide engineering support to development review process, including support during hearings, per-application conferences and planning commission meetings.
• Prepare requests for proposals and bids; review contract bids and proposals; assist in the coordination and review of consultants’ design work.
• Review and check adequacy and accuracy of computations, preliminary layout and design work from the field and survey data.
• Act as a project engineer; research applicable codes, regulations and requirements for assigned project; develop engineering plans and compile preliminary layout of plans; write specifications for plans; coordinate required advertising for bids; perform construction management; advise contractor(s) and construction inspectors during actual construction.
• Review developer plans and specifications within scope of knowledge for the appropriate design of public works projects and compliance with City’s standards.
• Represents City Engineer on project management issues in absence of City Engineer.
• Oversee automated computer design and mapping projects performed by subordinate personnel to assure accuracy and compliance with laws, design criteria, and plan specifications.
• Provide engineering support for City’s G.I.S.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil and structural engineering.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations including civil engineering laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of street, water, storm water and wastewater treatment facilities, and light departments.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of pavement management and design.
• Knowledge of terminology, methods, practices and techniques used in technical civil engineering report and project estimate preparation.
• Knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding civil engineering.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project and construction management.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Ability to resolve regulatory, public relations and system design…