Civil Engineer ; CE

Description

Civil Engineer 3 (CE3)

Recruitment #2026-5-6491 - Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)

Location:

Northeast Region - Colville, WA

Work hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $6,259.00 - $8,415.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 5/29/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Civil Engineer 3 for DNR’s Northeast Region. You will tackle engineering challenges that standard highway engineers rarely touch.

Based in rural Colville, WA, an outdoor enthusiast's dream location with rolling mountains reaching the blue sky, and green forests in every direction.

As our journey-level Civil Engineer 3, you will design and manage critical forest road networks, conduct structural bridge inspections, and engineer innovative fish passage structures. From surveying and database modeling to managing public works contracts and heavy equipment crews, you will have the autonomy to solve diverse hydraulic and structural problems in Washington’s most beautiful terrain.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and technical review of timber sale road construction contracts. Provide expert support for developing construction contracts, road plans, and specialized support for timber sale compliance. Review timber sale road plans prepared by the District Engineer’s; provide expertise for field reconnaissance, cost estimating, and project implementation to District staff.
• Identify and mitigate fish blockages on Region road infrastructure. Assess fish barriers, interact with tribes, environmental groups, and other state agencies during permitting, formulate cost estimates, design fish passable structures, prepare and implement contracts (including public works contracts), conduct construction compliance inspections, monitoring, and documentation of all associated activities.
• Identify and mitigate road maintenance issues. Design solutions for maintaining and repairing forest roads to meet Forest Practices standards for active and abandoned roads. Design technical projects subject to multidisciplinary interest and/or regulatory group review.
• Provide leadership to younger engineers within the unit. Supervise up to two civil engineer 2’s, one engineering aide, and one heavy equipment operator. Manage team timesheets, leave requests, and workflow assignment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil or Forest Engineering, or other closely related field; and two years of Forest Engineering experience; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience in timber harvesting, forest road layout, and logging practices.
• Knowledge of Forest Practices and rules.
• Experience understanding, interpreting, and creating written, oral, and graphic directions, maps, plans, drawings, and specifications within the parameters of policies, state, and federal regulations.
• Experience with contract development and contract administration for road construction, road maintenance, and abandonment.
• Knowledge of logging and construction equipment, including construction costs, capabilities, and uses, and the time it takes to perform tasks.

Required Competencies:

• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• Position’s assigned duty station is the NE Region Headquarters building in Colville, WA. Approximately 50% of the time is spent in an office environment and 50% in the field. Incumbent must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all weather conditions during…