ENGINEER 1 - STORMWATER

Kitsap County, WA; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsap County is seeking an engineering professional to join the Department of Community Development to support safe, sustainable, and well-planned community growth. You will work under licensed PEs to apply sound engineering principles across disciplines for neighborhoods, transportation infrastructure, stormwater systems, and public utilities.

As the Engineer 1, you will review development applications for compliance with engineering standards and permitting criteria, evaluate plans and

Qualifications

• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or equivalent licensure.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program.
• Four years of qualifying engineering experience under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Review development applications for compliance with standards and permitting criteria.
• Evaluate engineering plans, technical reports, drainage analyses, and stormwater systems.
• Analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models to ensure permit compliance.
• Coordinate reviews with County departments, regulatory agencies, consulting engineers, and applicants.
• Serve as the engineering project coordinator for Site Development Activity Permits (SDAPs).
• Review field revisions, engineer certifications, and project documentation for compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to property owners, developers, contractors, and the public.
• Support construction inspection and code compliance staff with engineering evaluations.
• Prepare technical memoranda, permit documentation, and review comments using permitting GIS and plan review tools.
• Collaborate with County departments and external agencies to improve permitting efficiency.

Skills

EIT registration

Civil engineering principles

Hydrologic/hydraulic analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related (ABET-accredited preferred)

ABET-accredited engineering program preferred

Tools

WWHM

GIS

Plan review software

Job description

Kitsap County is seeking a motivated engineering professional to join its engineering team in the Department of Community Development to supports safe, sustainable, and well-planned community growth. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to build your professional engineering career while contributing to projects that shape neighborhoods, transportation infrastructure, stormwater systems, and public utilities throughout Kitsap County. Working under the guidance of licensed Professional Engineers, you will apply sound engineering principles while gaining valuable experience across multiple engineering disciplines.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional who is passionate about public service and community development. You'll collaborate with developers, other engineers, and County staff to ensure development projects meet engineering standards, environmental regulations, and public safety requirements. Whether reviewing complex development proposals, coordinating construction permits, or helping improve engineering processes, your work will have a lasting impact on the quality, safety, and resilience of Kitsap County's infrastructure while positioning you for continued professional growth.

As the Engineer 1, you will:

• Review residential, commercial, and land development applications for compliance with County engineering standards, development regulations, state requirements, and permitting criteria.
• Evaluate engineering plans, technical reports, drainage analyses, grading plans, stormwater management systems, roadway improvements, utility extensions, ADA facilities, erosion control measures, and traffic mitigation proposals.
• Analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models, including Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM) analyses, to ensure compliance with the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit and applicable environmental regulations.
• Coordinate engineering reviews with internal County departments, regulatory agencies, consulting engineers, and applicants while preparing detailed review comments and recommended permit conditions.
• Serve as the engineering project coordinator for assigned Site Development Activity Permits (SDAPs), guiding projects from permit issuance through construction and final project closeout.
• Review field revisions, engineer certifications, record drawings, and project documentation to verify compliance with approved plans, engineering standards, and permit requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to property owners, developers, contractors, consulting engineers, and the public regarding development regulations, engineering standards, permitting requirements, and project compliance.
• Support construction inspection and code compliance staff by providing engineering evaluations and technical expertise for development-related issues and field conditions.
• Prepare technical memoranda, correspondence, permit documentation, and engineering records using permitting systems, GIS applications, and plan review software.
• Collaborate with County departments and external agencies to promote consistent interpretation of engineering standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance permitting efficiency, customer service, and engineering practices.

What you bring:

• Registration as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) OR
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related engineering discipline from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education OR
• Four years of qualifying engineering experience under the direct supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer

Specialized Engineering Expertise

• Working knowledge of civil engineering design principles, engineering mathematics, surveying practices, engineering specifications, and construction standards.
• Experience reviewing engineering plans, technical calculations, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and development proposals.
• Understanding of Western Washington stormwater regulations, Low Impact Development (LID) principles, and hydraulic modeling software, including WWHM.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, legal property descriptions, maps, technical reports, codes, ordinances, and engineering specifications.
• Proficiency using engineering software, permitting systems, GIS applications, and other technical analysis tools.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to clearly explain complex engineering requirements and technical findings to developers, property owners, contractors, public officials, and community members.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing technical memoranda, permit documentation, engineering review comments, and project correspondence.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in civil engineering design, engineering plan review, site development, or public infrastructure projects.
• Lead or supervisory experience is desirable and demonstrates readiness for future professional growth.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Washington State Engineer-in-Training certification is highly desirable.
• Graduation from an ABET-accredited engineering program is preferred and provides the technical foundation necessary for professional engineering practice.

Who May Apply

This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.

• This position is classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with AFDCME 1308 and the Kitsap County Personnel Manual (https://www.kitsap.gov/hr/Documents/Personnel%20Manual%202026/Personnel%20Manual%20-%202026.pdf). Membership in the union is optional.

Application Requirements

All applicants, internal and external, must submit a complete and fully detailed application. Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all minimum qualifications for the position by the posted closing date. The County uses the information provided in the application (not the résumé) to verify relevant work experience and to determine placement on the pay scale if you are selected for the position.

To be considered, your application must:

• Be fully completed, including all supplemental questions. Provide specific and detailed information showing that you have performed the duties and gained the experience required for the role. Include the total years of relevant experience, quantified based on full-time equivalency. Applications that are incomplete, lack sufficient detail, or do not clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications will be screened out and will not move forward in the hiring process. Meeting the minimum qualifications is required.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:

• Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
• Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration. This process is conducted in compliance with the Washington Fair Chance Act (RCW 49.94). Information received is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. FCA-Flyer_June 2026_English_Update

• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.
• This posting may be used to fill future openings.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.

First review is scheduled for the week of September 28, 2026; this position will be screened weekly thereafter.