Engineer​/Senior Engineer - DOQ

JOB OVERVIEW

Ready to undertake the kind of projects that career legacies are built upon? Our team is seeking Engineers who are driven by the opportunity to solve problems and the power of innovation to shape communities. We are looking for skillful project managers and talented engineers. Over the next few years, our Transportation Team will undertake some of the most important projects the City of Issaquah has ever considered.

Among them are multimodal crossing of Interstate 90 that will be light rail‑ready, critical downtown bridge rehabilitation, utilizing technology to improve traffic, reshaping the Newport Way corridor into a premier corridor for bicycles and pedestrians, and many more projects in the City’s Transportation Improvement Program.

The City of Issaquah is a progressive, customer‑focused, sustainable organization that values its employees and is committed to innovative solutions. As employees, we enhance lives through public service. Our goal in the Transportation Engineering Division is to make getting around town easier for people who live, work, and play here.

We are looking for Transportation Engineers/Senior Transportation Engineers to plan, direct, and manage multiple diverse and complex transportation projects, programs, and systems. They are responsible for delivering projects on schedule and within budget. They communicate information about their projects to the community, which may include presenting to the City Council and/or interfacing with other jurisdictions and agencies. Transportation Engineers/Senior Transportation Engineers work to evaluate and respond to community transportation concerns.

Candidates may be considered for either the Engineer or Senior Engineer dependent on qualification (DOQ).

Engineer: $103,027 - $135,578 annually.

Senior Engineer: $124,610 - $163,977 annually.

This position will remain open until filled. The initial review of applications will begin on Monday, January 12, 2026. To be considered during the first review cycle, all application materials must be received by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time) on Sunday, January 11, 2026.

In addition to a competitive salary, the City offers the following:

• Excellent low- and high-deductible medical plan options, free for you and low cost to add your whole family.
• Employer HSA contributions (with high-deductible medical plan): $3,350 individual/$6,650 family.
• 100% employer paid dental and vision.
• Generous vacation and sick time, plus 40 hours of management leave yearly and 14 paid holidays.
• Participation in the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) with employer contribution.
• $200/month match into a 457b deferred compensation account.
• And more!

The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws.

We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

For Engineer

• Prepares or reviews project plans and specifications, including drafting as needed; analyze project requirements, physical location, and other pertinent data; prepare engineer's estimate of cost; assure that project designs are in compliance with a variety of local, State, and federal rules and regulations governing public works projects and private projects submitted in development review.
• Manages construction of capital improvement projects for water, sewer, stormwater, and transportation.
• Conducts professional civil engineering design review and approves civil engineering construction plans and documents for compliance with City design and construction standards and local, state, and federal regulations governing critical areas, storm water, and other utilities.
• Designs…