Civil Engineer, (closes 02/16/26)

 Job Title:  Civil Engineer

Open Date:  January 27, 2026

Close Date:  February 16, 2026

Salary:  $10,306 - $11,660/month plus benefits – FLSA Exempt

View full job posting here,  Civil Engineer Posting

RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION: 

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Civil Engineer in the Public Works Department.  The person in this position will be responsible for the various aspects of construction engineering, plan design, project management, and supervision; will also be required to perform other duties in support of the Public Works Department. 

CORE VALUES:

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or closely related field from an accredited university


• Two (2) years of related experience


• Please note: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered as determined by Management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months


• Valid State Driver's license, or ability to obtain one; must maintain an insurable driving record

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Engineer in Training (EIT) in the state of Washington, or attained within thirty-six (36) months of employment


• Bilingual English/Spanish

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of surveying, inspection, and implementation of contracts, plans and documents; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in survey and other engineering work; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables; ability to work from construction specifications or plans.


• Skilled in the operation of listed tools and equipment; ability to perform engineering tasks under varying weather conditions; ability to observe proper safety precautions; must be proficient with computers and other modern technology, including Microsoft 365, GIS, AutoCAD, tablets, etc.; must be able to learn new technology quickly.


• Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions; ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner verbally and in writing and in a manner appropriate for the intended audience ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community and present information to City officials, management, and public groups; ability to establish courteous and cooperative working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public.


• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; ability to prepare presentations and write articles for publication that conform to a prescribed style and format.


• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations; ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Benefits include Public Employees Retirement System and Social Security; Medical/Dental/Life/ Disability Insurance, VEBA, paid time off (PTO bank), exempt leave, holidays, and employee choice days.