Civil Engineer I​/II​/III

Join Our Engineering Team

Build more than infrastructure. Build your career.

Whether you're beginning your engineering career or ready to take the next step in professional leadership, the City of Sequim offers the opportunity to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact, both in the community and in your profession.

The City of Sequim is seeking motivated candidates to join our Engineering Division. We currently have one opening, which may be filled at the Civil Engineer I, II, or III level depending on the successful candidate's education, professional licensure, experience, and demonstrated qualifications.

Annual Salary Ranges:

Civil Engineer I: $88,.20

Civil Engineer II: $95,.80

Civil Engineer III: $-

Our Engineering Division offers more than a job - it offers a career. Through a structured engineering career ladder, engineers receive mentorship, increasing responsibility, and opportunities for professional growth while working on meaningful projects that improve the community we serve.

Unlike many engineering positions that focus on a single specialty, our engineers gain experience throughout the entire project lifecycle, including planning, design, development review, capital improvement planning, construction administration, consultant coordination, grant-funded projects, and public engagement. This broad experience provides a unique opportunity to develop into a well-rounded municipal engineer while making a visible impact from day one.

We're looking for engineers who are collaborative, curious, accountable, and committed to public service. Whether you're an entry-level engineer eager to learn, a licensed engineer ready to manage projects independently, or an experienced engineer prepared to provide technical leadership, you'll join a supportive team that values mentorship, innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Located on Washington's beautiful Olympic Peninsula, Sequim offers an exceptional quality of life, a welcoming community, and outstanding access to outdoor recreation. If you're looking for more than your next engineering position, and if you're looking to build a rewarding career while serving a community that values public infrastructure, we encourage you to apply.

Civil Engineer I:

Under the close supervision of the City Engineer, or designee, CE I performs entry-level civil engineering work in support of the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the City's public works infrastructure. This classification is intended to provide progressively responsible engineering experience while developing technical competency, professional judgment, and practical application of municipal engineering principles. Assignments are performed under specific instruction with increasing responsibility as knowledge, experience, and demonstrated proficiency develop.

The position serves as the developmental level within the City's professional engineering career series and prepares incumbents for advancement to the Civil Engineer II classification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Engineering Design and Technical Support

• Applies fundamental civil engineering principles and practices in support of the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and improvement of municipal public works infrastructure.
• Assists in preparing plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), engineering calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, and supporting documentation for City capital improvement projects.
• Utilizes engineering software and technology, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, ArcGIS, Cartegraph, Topcon Magnet, Microsoft Office, and other applications to perform assigned work.
• Conducts technical research and assists in evaluating engineering alternatives and recommendations.

Construction Administration

• Assists with field inspections during pre-construction, construction, and project closeout to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, and applicable standards.
• Assists in documenting construction progress, preparing field reports, tracking quantities, and coordinating project records.
• Supports construction administration activities including contractor communications, project documentation, and resolution of routine field issues under the direction of the City Engineer or designee.

Development Review and Regulatory Compliance

• Assists in reviewing development applications, right-of-way permits, utility permits, and engineering plans for compliance with City standards, the Sequim Municipal Code, Washington State regulations, and applicable federal requirements.
• Conducts field inspections associated with development review and prepares recommendations for supervisory review.

Capital Project Support

• Assists the Civil Engineer II, Civil Engineer III, and City Engineer in the planning, design, bidding, and delivery of capital improvement projects.
• Supports preparation of Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs),…