Engineering Technician I or II
Listed on 2026-07-17
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineering
Engineering Technician
Applications received through Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review. This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.
This is an integrated job posting and applications are open for candidates who meet the qualifications for either an Engineering Technician I or Engineering Technician II. The range posted is inclusive of both positions. See below for breakdown:
- Engineering Technician I (ne-30): $6,626.00 - $8,457.00 monthly.
- Engineering Technician II (ne-32): $7,305.00 - $9,323.00 monthly.
About the Positions
Under close supervision, Engineering Technician I provides technical support and assistance to other higher level Engineering Technicians as well as other senior Engineering staff; assists in the performance of engineering technician duties related to private development projects, permits and capital projects; performs permit counter duties and assists in design and inspection of capital projects.
Upon successful completion of established criteria and demonstration of competency to perform at the higher level, Engineering Technician I will qualify to apply for the Engineering Technician II level. New hires generally start between $6,626.00 and $7,305.00 per month. Placement within the position's full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $6,626.00 and $8,457.00 per month.
Engineering Technician II performs engineering review and construction inspection of private development projects and permits; serves as the first point of contact for citizens, developers, architects, engineers and designers inquiries and complaints; assist with the design and inspection of capital projects; provides technical support to Engineering Technician(s) III and to other senior staff of the Engineering Division.
Upon successful completion of established criteria and demonstration of competency to perform at the higher level, Engineering Technician II will qualify to apply for the Engineering Technician III level. New hires generally start between $7,305.00 and $8,054.00 per month. Placement within the position's full wage scale is based on qualifications and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is between $7,305.00 and $9,323.00 per month.
About the Department
The Engineering Division provides design and construction management services, including field inspection, for the City's capital construction program. It determines development standards for and ensures compliance with these standards during private construction of utilities and roads. The division plans for long-range capital and infrastructure needs for transportation, storm water management, water, and sewer. It prepares and executes architectural and engineering consultant contracts and construction contract bidding documents.
About the City
The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,510 () and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.
Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 264 full–time-equivalent employees.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Reviews smaller private development permit applications such as single family residences, additions and decks.
- Inspects smaller private development projects, sidewalks, utilities, driveways, erosion control and other improvements within the right of way and/or private property.
- Performs counter duty assisting customers with development questions and requests for information.
- Reviews and issues encroachment, right of way, and street use permits.
- Reviews business license and special event applications for compliance with city…
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