Engineer III or IV Public Works

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The Public Works Department is seeking motivated professionals interested in joining our progressive engineering and project management team. An applicant may be hired to an Engineer III or IV position, depending on qualifications and experience.

Located in Port Townsend, the Engineer applies professional and technical expertise to deliver capital projects including wastewater facilities, roads, trails, bridges and stormwater infrastructure. Duties include development of plans, specifications, and estimates, legal and technical research, consultant and grant management, and construction management and inspection. A working knowledge of federal, state and county policies and regulations is highly desirable.

Works on all aspects of complex civil engineering related to wastewater, roads, transportation, traffic, solid waste, and parks facilities. Responsible for several major projects at one time.

Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical engineering, architecture, or a closely related field and 4 years progressively more responsible civil, traffic, or mechanical engineering experience. Registration as Professional Engineer in WA State desirable. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Teamsters Grade A3-M, 40 hours/week with benefits. Pay range: $42.46/hr - $50.74/hr, Depends on Experience. Full medical benefits, including dental and vision. Retirement provided through Washington State DRS. Plus 12 paid holidays, PTO, and bereavement leave.

Performs advanced professional engineering in design and construction related to wastewater, roads, transportation, and solid waste and parks facilities. Provides advanced expertise in specialized areas of engineering or in multiple engineering related functions. Acts as resource to staff engineers and technicians on complex projects.

Bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical engineering, architecture, or a closely related field and 7 years progressively more responsible civil, traffic, or mechanical engineering experience. Registration as Professional Engineer in WA State, or registered as a Professional Engineer in another state with the ability to obtain WA State registration within six months required.

Teamsters Grade A3-N, 40 hours/week with benefits. Pay range: $44.58/hr - $53.26/hr, Depends on Experience. Full medical benefits, including dental and vision. Retirement provided through Washington State DRS. Plus 12 paid holidays, PTO, and bereavement leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Individual needs to be able to perform this job successfully in each essential duty. The requirements are listed in the linked job descriptions and are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. P.E. required.

Work Week

The work week is Monday – Friday.

The typical work day is 8:00am – 5:00pm.

How to Apply

To submit an Application, click the “Apply Here” button on the right side of this page. Then:

• Complete the application form being sure to indicate the position you’re applying for on the application
• Attach a resume and cover letter
• In your cover letter, describe your personal work ethic as well as your engineering experience, and how this makes you the best applicant for the job
• Save your submittal, which will automatically forward your application packet

If you have any questions about your submitted application please call .