Design Engineer 3

City of Kent, Washington; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The City of Kent, Washington is seeking a Design Engineer 3 to lead planning and design for streets, levees, sewers, water mains, and other public works projects. You will supervise project development from concept to design review, mentor staff, and coordinate with multiple departments and agencies.

This is a full‑time benefited role open to external candidates. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with six years of design experience and will navigate regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Six years of technical civil engineering design experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project development from concept through design review.
• Mentor design staff and coordinate with multiple departments and outside agencies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Represent the City in technical discussions to deliver safe, efficient infrastructure.
• Help deliver cost‑effective infrastructure improvements for residents.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Are you an experienced civil engineer looking to lead impactful public infrastructure projects that shape a growing community? The City of Kent is seeking a skilled and collaborative professional to join our team as a Design Engineer 3. In this role, you’ll guide the planning and design of streets, levees, sanitary and storm sewer systems, water mains, and other municipal public works projects.

You’ll oversee project development from concept through design review, mentor design staff, coordinate with multiple departments and outside agencies, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This position offers the opportunity to manage complex engineering challenges, represent the City in technical discussions, and help deliver safe, efficient, and cost‑effective infrastructure for our residents.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field and six (6) years of technical civil engineering design experience. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, excel at problem‑solving, and enjoy transforming technical vision into real‑world improvements, we’d love for you to apply.

This is a full-time, benefited position that is not represented by a union. All City of Kent employees and external candidates are eligible to apply.

The selection process for this position will include at least one panel interview and a written exam. The date for initial interviews is tentatively set for September 4th.

The position is open until filled.

SALARY:

$10,767.00- $13,113.00 per month, depending on experience

For a listing of benefits, please use the following link: Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)