Civil Engineer

The City of Port Orchard is recruiting for a Civil Engineer at either Level I or Level II, depending on qualifications.

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: 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.

• 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 and Maintenance for the City’s stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water system.
• Perform site development plan reviews to ensure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices.
• Address questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects and ensure appropriate information is provided and problems are resolved.
• Assist with the management of assigned City improvement projects in design and construction.
• Coordinate with consultants, utility providers, other agencies, adjoining property owners, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with the administration of projects during construction; maintain project records, documentation, and contracts; prepare payment requests; monitor project expenditures and maintain budgeted parameters.
• Assist with project compliance with regulations, permits, and federal/state grant program requirements.
• Produce correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, agencies, and the general public regarding project matters such as change orders, rights-of-way and claims for damage.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university and Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification are required. Valid driver’s license required upon hire. Out-of-state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver’s license in accordance with state law.

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: 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.

• Review private development projects.
• Maintain planning and asset management for the improvement and preservation of municipal systems, project definition, and design.
• Utilize and support GIS and asset management systems.
• Procure consulting services and contracting work.
• Conduct traffic and stormwater investigations and similar work related to operations.
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