*THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED*
The City of Auburn Engineering department is looking for a talented Engineering Design Technician to add to our team! This position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact public infrastructure by designing roads, water systems, and storm drainage projects that benefit the community. It provides broad exposure to multiple civil engineering disciplines, making it ideal for those looking to expand their expertise beyond a single focus area. With a strong emphasis on Civil 3D, the role allows for hands-on experience with advanced design tools, working closely with engineers and leadership. The job offers a balanced mix of independent work and team collaboration, along with occasional field visits to verify project details. As a city government position, it provides stability, excellent benefits, and a great work-life balance, making it a rewarding choice for those passionate about civil engineering design and public service.
OUR CITY
The City of Auburn is home to over 90,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and is part of two counties - King and Pierce. The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Public Works is a great department to work for because it plays a direct and meaningful role in shaping the community, ensuring safe and reliable infrastructure that residents depend on daily. The work is diverse and impactful, covering everything from roads and utilities to stormwater and transportation projects, allowing employees to gain broad experience in civil engineering and public service. Additionally, Public Works fosters a collaborative team environment, where professionals work together to solve real-world engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Civil 3D Design & Drafting – Create detailed construction drawings, including plans, profiles, sections, and details for transportation, water, sewer, and storm drainage projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Technical Support & Collaboration – Assist engineers, the Design Technician Manager, and other technical staff with design and drafting tasks while providing technical information to internal teams and the public.
- Topographic Review & Field Verification – Analyze survey base maps, review as-builts and utility records, and conduct field investigations to ensure design accuracy and completeness.
- Engineering Calculations & Quantity Takeoffs – Perform technical calculations related to civil infrastructure design and assist with cost estimation by conducting quantity takeoffs for capital improvement projects.
- Standards Compliance & Document Management – Ensure designs align with City standards and regulations while maintaining accurate project records and utilizing tools like Bluebeam and Microsoft Office for documentation.
While these duties may be a primary focus of this job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click here to review the class specification.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- A blend of education and experience, including two (2) years college-level course work in civil engineering and drafting combined with Three (3) years of hands-on experience civil engineering design and drafting experience using Civil Engineering Design Software. Candidates should posses advanced expertise and knowledge of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software, proficiency in the most versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Note: Additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.
Licenses & Certifications
- Possess and retain a valid state driver’s license without impending loss at time of appointment.
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?
- Competitive salary
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
- Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
- 12 days of paid vacation per year
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
- VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
- Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
- Deferred Compensation plan options
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- And more!
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COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Team Auburn values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.
The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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READY TO APPLY?
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