Engineering Technician IV

The City of Puyallup is accepting applications for an Engineering Technician IV for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) division of the Public Works Department. The priority application date for this posting is November 21st with interviews anticipated the week of December 9th.

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This position is anticipated to start January 2, 2026.

It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the well‑being of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and/or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity.

This is highly advanced technical field and/or office engineering related work on public works projects. Field duties are performed as a chief construction inspector. Office duties include file and documentation management. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of very complex engineering task and is expected to independently solve problems in the field or office. Work is primarily conducted in the field under a variety of weather conditions but can include work conducted in an office.

The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,730 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.

• Performs highly complex inspections on every phase and facet of public works construction;
• Prepares project status reports (grant or loan documentation);
• Responsible to assure all city codes and standards are being met on every project being inspected;
• Advises property owners and contractors of code violations;
• Provides construction documentation of daily contractor activities and prepares field note records of quantities of improvements installed; and
• Reviews and recommends action on submittals, RFI’s and change orders to the project engineer.

• Extensive knowledge in the use of computers and all other engineering related instruments as required by the division;
• Extensive knowledge of design, construction, and maintenance methods required of work performed by contractors in all types of public works and utility projects;
• Extensive familiarity with engineering terms, concepts, and procedures;
• Extensive familiarity of land use and zoning terms and concepts; and
• Extensive knowledge of city, state, and other codes relating to construction and development.

• Perform work out‑doors in all weather conditions;
• Meet project schedules and budget goals;
• Manage contractors and construction related activities;
• Fully understand and execute written and oral instructions;
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Plan and organize work to meet required deadlines with a minimum amount of supervision;
• Read, interpret, and fully understand plot plans, plats, site maps, legal descriptions, and topographical maps; and
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co‑workers and the public.
• Safely drive vehicles to work sites and/or meetings.
• Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and six years experience utilizing the skills leading to and/or required for this position, which demonstrates the ability to perform the work; or an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology and four years experience in a related technical field, or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, and two years experience in a technical field.

Possession of or the ability to obtain, valid Washington State driver's license, as required by the position. Technical certification or license may be required for some positions. Engineer‑In‑Training Certificate is desirable. Constant…