The City of Port Orchard is recruiting for a Civil Engineer that may be filled at either the I or II level, depending on qualifications. An abbreviated summary for each position is listed below. Complete job descriptions are available using the links below.
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Job descriptions can also be found by searching here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portorchard/classspecs
Civil Engineer I
Major Function and Purpose: Performs professional level engineering work including design, construction, and project management for municipal projects; defining project scopes, cost estimates, design calculations, plans and specifications; and managing consultant contracts and consultant designs for municipal projects.
Pay Range (2026): $49.36 - $57.26/hour ($102,668 - $119,100 annually)
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0385 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2years of employment, with increases thereafter. Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid.
More benefit details are available by clicking on the "Benefits" tab here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portorchard/classspecs/1372687
Civil Engineer II
Major Function and Purpose: Performs professional engineering work for public facilities and permitting of private development. Municipal systems include roadways, utilities (stormwater, water, sanitary sewer), and City buildings and parks.
Pay Range (2026): $52.20 - $60.53/hour ($108,576 - $125,902 annually)
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. HRA VEBA account may also be provided. Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation. The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually. Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0769 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2years of employment, with increases thereafter. Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid.
More benefit details are available by clicking on the "Benefits" tab here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portorchard/classspecs/1351041
Job Duties and Responsibilities
This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload. Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee, and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.
Civil Engineer I:
- Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for City utility and street projects from conceptual design through construction under the direct supervision of a Professional Engineer.
- Perform CAD drafting to assist with development, design, and construction of public work projects and other related drafting tasks.
- Utilize and support GIS and asset management systems.
- Prepare a variety of technical reports.
- Provide technical assistance to Operations and Maintenance for the City’s stormwater, sanitary sewer, and water system.
- Perform site development plan reviews to ensure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices.
- Address questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding engineering and development projects and ensure appropriate information is provided and problems are resolved.
- Assist with the management of assigned City improvement projects in design and construction.
- Coordinate with consultants, utility providers, other agencies, adjoining property owners, and other stakeholders.
- Assist with the administration of projects during construction; maintain project records, documentation, and contracts; prepare payment requests; monitor project expenditures and maintain budgeted parameters.
- Assist with project compliance with regulations, permits, and federal/ state grant program requirements.
- Produce correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, agencies, and the general public regarding project matters such as change orders, rights-of-way and claims for damage.
- Reliable and regular attendance is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Civil Engineer II:
- Review private development projects.
- Maintaining planning and asset management for the improvement and preservation of municipal systems, project definition, and design.
- Utilize and support GIS and asset management systems.
- Procure consulting services and contracting work.
- Conduct traffic and stormwater investigations and similar work related to operations.
- Address questions and inquiries from the general public, developers, contractors, engineering professionals, and City staff regarding City and development projects and other work.
- Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and bid documents for City utility and street projects from conceptual design through construction.
- Manage assigned City improvement projects in design and construction, inspection, agreements and contracts, and project records and documentation.
- Prepare payment requests, monitor project expenditures, and maintain budgeted parameters.
- Perform CAD drafting to assist with development, design, and construction of Public Work projects and other related drafting tasks.
- Provide technical assistance to Operations and Maintenance for the City’s transportation, storm water, sanitary sewer, and water system.
- Evaluate the condition of Public Works facilities and devise solutions to problems.
- Provide technical assistance to other divisions, department and City staff regarding assigned engineering issues and problems.
- Prepare, review, and interpret engineering plans, drawings, specifications, contract documents, and engineering reports for conformance to professional standards, contract obligations and approved budget.
- Coordinate with consultants, utility providers, other agencies, adjoining property owners, and other stake holders.
- Evaluate site development plan reviews to assure compliance with City codes, ordinances, and general engineering practices.
- Certify designs for project plans and specification and technical memorandums or reports.
- Prepare a variety of technical reports and present written and oral recommendations.
- Oversee the preparation of technical designs by other engineers as needed.
- Produce correspondence between the City, contractors, consultants, agencies, and the general public regarding project matters such as change orders, rights of way and claims for damage, and progress pay estimates and reimbursement requests.
- Assist the Assistant City Engineer, City Engineer, and other personnel in the preparation of Transportation Improvement Plans, Utility Improvement Plans, and Capital Improvement Programs, including initial project planning and establishing schedules and budgets.
- Comprehend, interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
- Reliable and regular attendance is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Civil Engineer I
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university and Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification are required. Valid driver’s license required upon hire. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver’s license in accordance with state law.
Civil Engineer II
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university and a Washington State Civil Professional Engineering License are required. Valid driver's license required upon hire. Out of state candidates are required to obtain a WA state driver's license in accordance with state law.
Any combination of experience and training that provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Requirements outlined in this job description may be subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified for employment in this position. However, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Employer and employee and is subject to change as the needs of the Employer and requirements of the job change.
