Civil Engineer

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The City of Port Orchard is recruiting for a Civil Engineer that may be filled at either the I or II level, depending on qualifications. An abbreviated summary for each position is listed below. Complete job descriptions are available using the links below.

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Civil Engineer I

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Civil Engineer II

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Major Function and

Purpose:

Performs professional level engineering work including design, construction, and project management for municipal projects; defining project scopes, cost estimates, design calculations, plans and specifications; and managing consultant contracts and consultant designs for municipal projects.

Pay Range (2026): $49.36 - $57.26/hour ($102,668 - $119,100 annually)

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0385 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter.

Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight‑time hour paid.

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Major Function and

Purpose:

Performs professional engineering work for public facilities and permitting of private development. Municipal systems include roadways, utilities (stormwater, water, sanitary sewer), and City buildings and parks.

Pay Range (2026): $52.20 - $60.53/hour ($108,576 - $125,902 annually)

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0769 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter.

Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight‑time hour paid.

More benefit details are available by clicking on the Benefits tab here:

This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.

Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee, and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.

• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for City utility and street projects from conceptual design through construction under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Perform CAD drafting to assist with development, design, and construction of public work projects and other related drafting tasks.
• Utilize and support GIS and asset management systems.
• Prepare a variety of technical reports.
• Provide technical assistance to Operations…