Engineering Technician; F-T

Overview

Full Salary Range: $87,598 – $110,839 annually

Starting Salary Range: $87,598 - $98,536 annually, DOQ

The City of Covington is looking for an Engineering Technician that will be under the direction of the Surface Water Manager, perform a variety of specialized and technical duties related to specific engineering tasks, including stormwater-related field inspections and administrative activities. This position involves using geographic information system software for a variety of tasks. May be required to periodically assist Sr.

employees with construction projects and surface water program activities and updates. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position, which is FLSA-covered and eligible for overtime compensation.

Minimum Criteria:

Significant college-level coursework in engineering sciences, construction engineering technology, project management, drafting or related field. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience to provide sufficient evidence of the successful performance of the essential elements of the job may be a suitable substitution.

Preferred Criteria: (In addition to Minimum Criteria)

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering sciences and 2 or more years of municipal or government employment experience.

Special Requirements
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• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within one month.
• Satisfactory results from a nationwide criminal background check and complete driving record check.
• Proper documentation to fulfill the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act within three (3) days of employment is a condition of employment with the City of Covington.

The City offers an excellent health insurance program that includes dental and vision plans; a 401(a) pension (PERS Replacement and Social Security Replacement) plan that vest on a graduated schedule reaching 100% after completion of the third year of employment; a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) VEBA Plan; plus voluntary 457 and Flexible Spending plans, paid holidays, paid sick leave and paid vacation leave.

Additionally, the City offers a variety of flexible work schedules, including 4/10’s and a mix of on-site and remote working, based on the needs of the position and supervisory approval.

A complete job description and employment application are available through the link posted below or by visiting City Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Resumes must be accompanied by a completed and signed City of Covington employment application AND cover letter, or they will not be considered. First review of applications will be completed by February 28, 2026. The applicants selected to participate in the interview process will be contacted the week before interviews, which are currently TBD.

For hard copy applications, apply to: kathy.parker; or Human Resources Analyst;
City of Covington; 16720 SE 271st Street, Suite 100;
Covington, WA 98042. EEOE.

For additional information, contact the Human Resources Manager at . To request an application packet through email, please call Kathy Parker at .