Salary : $131,228.34 - $161,311.60 Annually
Location : City Hall: 25 West Main St., Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 09/18/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNAF

Position Details
This position is open until filled, with a first review date of October 12, 2026.

To be considered for the first screening, your application must have been received

before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The City of Auburn Engineering division is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Capital Projects team. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly shape and improve our local community while taking on ownership of a variety of different engineering disciplines. You won't just be filling a position-you'll be driving meaningful projects that touch residents' daily lives. Beyond the immediate impact, this position provides professional development, cross-departmental collaboration, and long-term career progression within a stable, growth-oriented environment.

Curious about the specific capital projects happening in Auburn? Use this to find information about current projects in the design (red) and construction (blue) phases. You can also view completed projects (green) to see all the amazing work the team has done over the last few years.
Our ideal candidate has:

• Capital project management experience,
• Proficiency reading and reviewing engineering design plans/specs,
• Familiarity with municipal public works standards,
• Clear, timely communication with internal groups and external partners.

Want to know more about the Public Works department? Check out this video to get a better understanding of what Public Works means in Auburn!
Primary Duties
In this role, you will:

• Proactively manages the design and construction of assigned capital public works improvement projects.
• Develop and review capital public works improvement project plans, bid specifications, cost estimates, and contract proposals prepared utilizing in-house resources and/or engineering consultant services.
• Work closely with the Engineering Service's Contract Administration staff and the Utilities, Traffic, Survey, and Construction Sections, relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects.
• Coordinate with Federal, State, County, and local governmental agencies, railroads, franchise utility companies, private property owners, various community organizations, and other City departments relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects..

While these are just a few primary functions of this position, please CLICK HERE to view the full job description.

Minimum Qualifications
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR...

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; AND
• Five (5) years of civil engineering project management experience

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; AND
• Professional Civil Engineering License

Engineer In Training DesignationOR Professional Civil Engineering License is required, as is a valid driver's license without impending loss at the time of appointment.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ABOVE EXPERIENCE YOU MAY QUALIFY FOR OUR APPRENTICE PROGRAM ($103,276.08 - $126,951.12/annually):

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering; AND
• Two years of civil engineering project management experience

Additional Information
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
• 17 days of paid vacation per year (prorated)
• 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!

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