Engineer III

City of Pasco; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vacation and sick leave

DRS retirement

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The City of Pasco is seeking an Engineer III to lead advanced professional engineering work on capital improvement and public infrastructure projects in Pasco, WA. You will manage designs and delivery for streets, utilities, stormwater, and facilities, with field oversight as needed.

The ideal candidate holds a Civil Engineering PE license, a bachelor’s degree, and at least four years of civil/public works experience, capable of sealing documents and supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of professional engineering experience in civil, municipal, or public works engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee engineering designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and technical documents.
• Serve as project manager on medium-to-large capital projects; manage consultant contracts.
• Oversee construction-phase tasks and field reviews to verify compliance with plans and standards.
• Coordinate with internal staff, external agencies, utilities, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Summary Of Position

LOCATION: City of Pasco, WA – On-site

SALARY: $54.25 – $65.12 Hourly / $112,840.00 – $135,449.60 Annually

JOB TYPE: Regular / Full-Time

UNION STATUS: Non-Union

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm, opportunity for flex schedule

CLOSING DATE: September 8th 2026

The Role

As an Engineer III, you will perform advanced professional engineering work involving the independent planning, design, analysis, and delivery of complex capital improvement and public infrastructure projects. This position plays a key role in supporting the City of Pasco’s continued growth through the development and delivery of projects involving streets, utilities, stormwater, transportation, water and wastewater systems, and facility infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have professional engineering experience in civil, municipal, or public works engineering, strong technical judgment, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision. This role requires a high level of technical expertise, project management skills, quality control oversight, and the ability to prepare and seal engineering documents.

You will independently prepare and oversee engineering designs, plans, specifications, estimates, and technical documents; serve as project manager on medium-to-large capital projects; manage consultant contracts; oversee construction-phase tasks such as submittal review, RFIs, pay estimates, change orders, and project documentation; and conduct field reviews to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable standards.

This position also coordinates with internal staff, external agencies, utility companies, consultants, and contractors throughout project development and delivery; supports public involvement activities; and provides guidance and technical direction to lower-level engineering staff.

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Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of professional engineering experience in civil, municipal, or public works engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain City-required training and certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project management of capital projects.
• Experience managing medium-to-large capital improvement or public infrastructure projects.
• Experience preparing and overseeing complex engineering designs, plans, specifications, estimates, technical reports, and project documentation.
• Experience managing consultant contracts, monitoring project progress, and resolving technical or scheduling issues.
• Experience performing or overseeing construction‑phase tasks, including submittal review, RFIs, pay estimates, change orders, field reviews, and project documentation.
• Experience applying engineering standards and regulatory requirements, including WSDOT/APWA standards, LAG Manual, AWWA standards, Ecology guidance, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Experience providing technical review, quality control oversight, or guidance to lower-level engineering staff.
• Strong project management, communication, technical writing, problem‑solving, organization, and relationship‑building skills.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• The City offers a full benefits package for the employee and all eligible dependents covered at low premiums including:
• Medical coverage is available at tiered monthly rates based on plan selection and coverage level. Dental coverage is available at $11.59/month and vision coverage at $6.54/month.
• Basic life insurance paid for by the City and employee sponsored supplemental life insurance.
• 12 days of vacation during the 1st year of employment and 12 days of sick leave which are available for use upon accrual.
• 10 holidays, plus each employee receives 1 floating holiday each year.
• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), which offers a guaranteed monthly benefit once vesting criteria has been met.
• In addition to DRS, employees may also contribute to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, that offers a pre‑tax contribution of 4% from the City.
• Other benefits offered: Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Plan, Long‑Term Disability, Aflac, and Flexible Schedule, per department approval.

Safety/Work Conditions

• Work is performed in office and field settings.
• This position may require field work, including site visits, construction observation, and inspections, with exposure to weather, construction activity, noise, uneven terrain, and traffic.
• Physical: Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for project deadlines, public meetings, or construction coordination.

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If you're seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to contribute to a thriving community and grow both personally and professionally, the City of Pasco is the place for you.

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The City of Pasco is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce.

All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application and selection process upon request. Individuals who require accommodation must notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling 509-545-3408.

The City of Pasco is committed to supporting diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If your experience does not exactly match each and every qualification, apply anyway! You may be exactly what we are looking for!

The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.