Assistant County Engineer

Columbia Co; Dayton (WA); On-site; USD 85,051 - 90,251; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Washington State Retirement

Life Insurance

Floating holidays (2)

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Columbia County is seeking an experienced Assistant County Engineer to help lead the Engineering Services Division, guiding transportation infrastructure projects and supervising engineering staff. Responsibilities include planning, designing, and managing projects, overseeing capital improvements, and serving as Acting County Engineer when assigned.

Salary range $85,051–$90,251 per year, with benefits including Health Savings Accounts, Washington State Retirement, Life Insurance, two floating

Qualifications

• Civil engineering experience required.
• Washington PE license required or obtainable within six months.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and WSDOT standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning, designing, and managing transportation infrastructure projects.
• Supervising engineering staff.
• Overseeing capital improvement projects.
• Serving as Acting County Engineer when assigned.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

PE license

WSDOT standards

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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Columbia County is seeking an experienced Assistant County Engineer to assist in leading the Engineering Services Division.

Responsibilities include planning, designing, and managing transportation infrastructure projects, supervising engineering staff, overseeing capital improvement projects, and serving as Acting County Engineer when assigned.

Salary: $85,051–$90,251 annually (DOQ)

• Health Reserve & Health Savings Accounts


• Washington State Retirement


• Life Insurance


• Two Floating Holidays


• Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications: Civil engineering experience required. Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license required or obtainable within six months. Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and WSDOT standards preferred.

Application Review Begins:
August 10, 2026 – 3:30 p.m.
Open Until Filled

Application materials are available from:

Columbia County Public Works
415 N. Guernsey Ave.
Dayton, WA 99328

Columbia County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.