Engineering Design Technician

City of Auburn; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Engineering Design Technician to enhance public infrastructure through innovative design solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on diverse projects, including roads and water systems, while collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders. With a strong emphasis on Civil 3D, you will gain hands-on experience with advanced design tools. The position promises a balanced work environment, combining independent tasks with team collaboration, ensuring a rewarding experience for those passionate about civil engineering and public service. Join a supportive team committed to making a difference in the community!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans

Employer contributions to pension plans

12 days of paid vacation per year

11 paid holidays per year

2 paid floating holidays

Tax-free health savings account (VEBA)

Flexible Spending benefit plan

Deferred Compensation plan options

Employee Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Two years of college coursework in civil engineering and three years of design experience required.
• Advanced expertise in CADD software is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed construction drawings for various civil projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Assist engineers with design tasks and provide technical information to teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Technical Support

Field Verification

Engineering Calculations

Document Management

Education

Two years of college-level coursework in civil engineering

Three years of hands-on civil engineering design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

*THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. THE FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL BE APRIL 14, 2025. PLEASE SUBMIT A COMPLETED APPLICATION NO LATER THAN 11:59PM ON APRIL 13TH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST REVIEW*

The City of Auburn Engineering department is looking for a talented Engineering Design Technician to add to our team! This position offers a unique opportunity to directly impact public infrastructure by designing roads, water systems, and storm drainage projects that benefit the community. It provides broad exposure to multiple civil engineering disciplines, making it ideal for those looking to expand their expertise beyond a single focus area. With a strong emphasis on Civil 3D, the role allows for hands-on experience with advanced design tools, working closely with engineers and leadership. The job offers a balanced mix of independent work and team collaboration, along with occasional field visits to verify project details. As a city government position, it provides stability, excellent benefits, and a great work-life balance, making it a rewarding choice for those passionate about civil engineering design and public service.

OUR CITY

The City of Auburn is home to over 90,000 residents and encompasses over 29.8 square miles of land, two rivers, and is part of two counties - King and Pierce. The City operates as a Strong-Mayor form of Mayor-Council government, with a City Council of seven at-large members.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Public Works is a great department to work for because it plays a direct and meaningful role in shaping the community, ensuring safe and reliable infrastructure that residents depend on daily. The work is diverse and impactful, covering everything from roads and utilities to stormwater and transportation projects, allowing employees to gain broad experience in civil engineering and public service. Additionally, Public Works fosters a collaborative team environment, where professionals work together to solve real-world engineering challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Civil 3D Design & Drafting – Create detailed construction drawings, including plans, profiles, sections, and details for transportation, water, sewer, and storm drainage projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
2. Technical Support & Collaboration – Assist engineers, the Design Technician Manager, and other technical staff with design and drafting tasks while providing technical information to internal teams and the public.
3. Topographic Review & Field Verification – Analyze survey base maps, review as-builts and utility records, and conduct field investigations to ensure design accuracy and completeness.
4. Engineering Calculations & Quantity Takeoffs – Perform technical calculations related to civil infrastructure design and assist with cost estimation by conducting quantity takeoffs for capital improvement projects.
5. Standards Compliance & Document Management – Ensure designs align with City standards and regulations while maintaining accurate project records and utilizing tools like Bluebeam and Microsoft Office for documentation.

While these duties may be a primary focus of this job, the full job description includes a more comprehensive list of responsibilities. Click here to review the class specification.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A blend of education and experience, including two (2) years college-level course work in civil engineering and drafting combined with Three (3) years of hands-on experience civil engineering design and drafting experience using Civil Engineering Design Software. Candidates should possess advanced expertise and knowledge of computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) software, proficiency in the most versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Note: Additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis.

Licenses & Certifications

• Possess and retain a valid state driver’s license without impending loss at time of appointment.

WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF AUBURN?

• Competitive salary
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with employee premiums paid by the City
• Employer contributions to the State Retirement System pension plans
• 12 days of paid vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 2 paid floating holidays of your choice per year
• VEBA (tax-free health savings account)
• Optional Flexible Spending benefit plan
• Deferred Compensation plan options
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:

https://auburn.attract.neogov.com/p/benefits

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives, life experiences, and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership. The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Inclusive Auburn initiative, please visit:

https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, driving abstract review, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process. E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please contact Chardae Gillespie, HR Coordinator, at [e-mail].