Engineering Technician III; Design

Pay Range

$35.89 - $50.25 Hourly

Midpoint

$43.07 Hourly

Starting salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.

THE CITY OF RICHLAND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR TWO WELL-QUALIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III'S TO JOIN THEIR DESIGN GROUP!

THE ENGINEERING TECH III POSITION

Join our team as an Engineering Technician III, where you’ll take a lead role in producing high-quality Civil 3D designs and supporting complex roadway and utility projects across the City. In this senior technical position, you’ll prepare construction plans, perform field inspections, complete engineering calculations, and collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and project partners. If you’re an experienced CAD/Civil 3D designer who enjoys meaningful, community-impacting work, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive, team-focused environment.

WHY JOIN THE RICHLAND TEAM

Richland offers the best of both worlds: meaningful work that impacts your community and a supportive environment that invests in your career growth. Here, you’ll enjoy stable public-sector employment, competitive benefits, and the chance to develop your technical skills alongside a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

If you’re ready to grow your engineering career while contributing to projects that matter, we’d love to meet you.

Great Benefits!

Health & Wellness

• Premium open access medical with a low premium and low deductible, plus City-paid dental & vision
• Life & AD&D Insurance at 2× your annual salary, paid for by the City
• Long-Term Disability fully paid by the City
• Retirement Health Savings Plan (City + employee contributions)

Time Off

• Generous PTO accrual (13.33 hours per month for the first 6 months, then 20.33 hours per month)
• Extended Sick Leave, and 10 paid holidays

Retirement & Financial Security

• PERS retirement pension participation
• 2 to 1 City Match (up to 4%) to 457 and/or 401(a)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain for duration in position.

Education and Experience

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, CADD or related field and five (5) years' experience in civil engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, construction inspection, or utility projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Recent civil design experience using Civil3d to produce utility and roadway construction plans consistent with City standards and best engineering practices.

Design Group: Performs office engineering and design related work on Public Works projects including AutoCAD / Civil 3D design work.

Performs intermediate technical work in the fields of roadway and utility design engineering, utility locating, or construction inspection, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the division/department manager (supervisor).

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Additional duties of a similar nature and level may also be assigned. The City may make reasonable accommodations to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Interacts with the public, contractors, developers, utility representatives, and other individuals and groups, and provides courteous, prompt, and accurate information; provides technical information and explains…