Temporary Project Engineer

Note:
This position is temporary with an anticipated end date of 12/31/2028 with funding through 12/31/2026. Continuation of the assignment/project in  is subject to funding.

The City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to fill one limited-term, full time position - either Temporary Project Engineer or Temporary Senior Capital Projects Coordinator. We encourage you to review both job postings carefully and apply for the position that best aligns with your experience and qualifications. Please note that submitting an application for either position will place you in the candidate pool for both opportunities.

Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small‑town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!

If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.

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Competitive wages:
We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.

Awesome benefits:
The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.

Childcare Programs:
To help address the challenge of finding reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has reserved spots for City employees at local and regional providers, available at a discount. New employees gain access to Kirkland’s reserved spots as soon as they start employment. Learn more!

Training and Career Development:
The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.

The role of the Project Engineer is to administer and manage municipal capital improvement projects (CIP). Expertise is required in the performance of complex engineering and administrative functions, including the negotiations and management of design consultant contracts, the implementation of right‑of‑way acquisition procedures, the adherence to environmental permitting policies and regulations and the regular observance of construction contract compliance on multiple street, water, sewer, traffic signal, and storm drainage projects.

This position may oversee and direct the work of external construction inspectors and Engineering Assistants.

Projects assigned to the Project Engineer vary in scope from sidewalk improvements to major arterial widening and bridge projects, including overhead utility to underground conversions and traffic signal installations; from gravity sewer systems to sewer pump stations, including the structural facility, pumps, and electric controls; from water main installations to pressure reducing valve installations and master metering stations; and from gravity storm drains to storm retention systems.

Individual project budgets range to $5 million in scope. This position also assists in developing master plans with respect to the above type of facilities.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists in the development of the Capital Improvement Program and the master planning of facilities, which may include developing a model of the demands and deficiencies of the existing systems, an inventory of the current facilities…