Civil Engineer or Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Port Townsend seeks to fill one role in Public Works Engineering, focusing on Civil Engineering and Project Management for transportation projects. Candidates will be responsible for developing and implementing solutions for city infrastructure with competitive salary ranges based on experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including retirement plans

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Qualifications

• Licensed engineer in Washington or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Graduation in civil engineering or closely related field.
• Experience based on position level; EIT Certification for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Public Works projects associated with city infrastructure.
• Supervise personnel and oversee project execution at higher levels.

Skills

Municipal engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in a related field

Job description

The City of Port Townsend is recruiting to fill one opening in our Public Works Engineering division to focus on transportation projects. The position may be filled at any of the levels described below, depending on qualifications. Complete job descriptions are available here.

Applicants must specify the position(s) they desire in their cover letter.

Civil Engineer I, II, or III

Summary: Under general supervision from the Deputy Public Works Director, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of Public Works projects and the stewardship of city infrastructure, working towards a sustainable future. The role involves applying civil engineering principles in the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates related to design, construction, and maintenance of projects.

Pay Range: $88,108-109,254 (CE I), $97,140-120,453 (CE II), $107,096-132,799 (CE III)

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed engineer in the State of Washington or the ability to obtain a license within 6 months of hire
• Graduation from college with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
• Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier
• (Civil Engineer II only) Minimum of 3 years of experience as a licensed engineer
• (Civil Engineer III only) Minimum of 6 years of experience as a practicing licensed engineer

Qualifications:

• Master of Science Degree in a related field
• Work experience in municipal engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT)

Pay Range: $79,917-99,097

Required Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification
• Graduation from college with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field
• Valid Washington State Driver's license and ability to maintain a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Qualification:

• Master of Science Degree in a related field

Project Manager I, II, or III

Summary: Under general supervision from the Deputy Public Works Director, this role involves developing and implementing Public Works projects and overseeing city infrastructure, with higher levels potentially supervising personnel. The focus is on the efficient and effective execution of projects.

Pay Range: $83,913-104,052 (PM I), $92,514-114,717 (PM II), $101,997-126,476 (PM III)

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in a related field
• Valid Washington State Driver's license
• (Project Manager II only) Minimum of 3 years of experience
• (Project Manager III only) Minimum of 6 years of experience

Additional Information:

Full job descriptions and requirements for all positions are available. The City offers comprehensive benefits including retirement plans, health insurance, paid leave, holidays, and more.

The City of Port Townsend is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, creed, color, marital status, military status, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.