Temporary Associate Project Engineer

Employer:

City of Kirkland

Salary: $8,599.14 - $10,115.01 Monthly

Location:

Kirkland, WA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department:
Public Works - Capital Improvement

Opening Date: 02/09/2026

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

City of Kirkland's Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Temporary Associate Project Engineer. Note:
This position is classified as temporary and is currently funded through 12/31/2026.

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 who wants to join an organization that is 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, a responsive City Council, and fearless innovation.

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

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

To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at ten locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. Learn more!

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.

Entry‑level engineer/project construction administration providing support to the Capital Improvements Project Team. Assists experienced engineers/coordinators in developing project criteria, studies, plans, specifications, providing calculations, tracking budgets, reviewing construction documentation, and communication related to City Capital Projects.

Entry‑level non‑supervisory engineer/construction administration. Reports to the Capital Projects Supervisor for coordinated work with experienced engineers and coordinators. Accountable for the following tasks:

• Assists in various phases of City Capital Improvement Project work including contract administration, project management documentation, public outreach and accounting.
• Supports dissemination of project information to other City Groups and Divisions.
• Aids in the recording of construction records documentation.

• Supports dissemination of project information by preparation of exhibits.
• Helps gather stakeholder requirements for technical specifications to promote quality assurance.
• Performs field reconnaissance when/as required.
• Assists staff in the review of construction documents including plans, specification and construction management documents through all stages of Public Works projects.
• Works with experienced engineers/coordinators and other staff to coordinate and document field changes.
• Maintains knowledge of current construction codes and changes in industry standards related to construction material and procedure developments.
• Aids in the preparation of project status reports for proper coordination and scheduling of projects.
• Assists with final acceptance report upon project completion.

• Coordinates field activities of City projects with private and public utilities within Kirkland.
• Works with Maintenance and Operations on engineering issues.
• Reviews traffic control plans with the Traffic Engineer.
• Responds to public inquiries or complaints relating to construction activities, standards, administrative procedures, and requested improvements.
• Provides public counter and backup telephone coverage. Provides information regarding the policy of the City in response to inquiries.
• Assists in maintaining and updating Kirkland Pre‑Approved Plans for the Public Works Department.
• Conducts field inspection on an as‑needed basis to assist inspection staff when…