Salary : $131,228.40 - $161,311.68 Annually
Location : City Hall: 25 West Main St., Auburn, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNAF

Position Details
**THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 17th, AT 11:59 PM WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION**

The City of Auburn's Public Works department is looking for their next great Water Utility Engineer to join the team! This senior-level professional engineering position will allow you to learn and practice the administrative, planning, and management activities of a municipal water system serving the majority of residents and businesses within a jurisdiction with a population of around 90,000 with involvement in all aspects of the water system.

Take a few minutes to watch this video outlining the different divisions in our Public Works department to get a feel for how this role completes our team:
The Public Works Department offers positive and energetic leadership that supports innovative and creative leadership. There is robustness in many of the time tested approaches towards providing service but more often today's challenges require new ideas and new approaches.
The employee who holds this position will get to work on exciting projects, such as the Capital Facilities Plan Development and Implementation, Rate Study support, Comprehensive Water System Plan minor and major updates, assisting with bond funding issuance, Design Standards review and updates.

With great responsibility also comes challenge, and the department recognizes that this position requires in-depth knowledge of the City's water systems specifically, and knowledge of water systems in general. This will require research and discussions with others (Maintenance & Operations division, Director, City Engineer), along with experience. Regularly scheduled meetings will be held with the incumbent with their direct supervisor to discuss progress towards goals and expectations. In addition, the Department has an on-boarding program for new employees to familiarize themselves with department processes, procedures and expectations. In a commitment to continual learning, the City is supportive of AWWA Training/certification, APWA membership/training, AWC training, other training and education as required to maintain certifications that benefit the position
To be most successful in this role, you'll need to be reliable, an effective communicator, and a great collaborator. You will need to be able to handle conflict and work through conflict resolution. Time management and focus will be critical in your day-to-day work!
Primary Duties
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Reviews capital project plans, reports, and other documents for consistency with program/project goals, City Engineering Design and Construction Standards, and the System Plan.
• Develop and manage the water utility capital and engineering budgets.
• Work closely to support water utility operations and maintenance staff.
• Provide review of development and capital projects.
• Oversee and ensure permit and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develop capital project charters for implementation by the Engineering capital group.
• Provide leadership and supervision to assigned staff.
• Keep the City Engineer and Public Works Director informed of issues, challenges, and opportunities and providing recommended solutions and ideas.
• Implementation of the comprehensive water system plan policies and goals,

This list is meant to be an example of duties, and is not an all-inclusive list. Please to see the full job description.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL...

• Have knowledge of water system planning and operations.
• Be able to work well with field staff and office staff from all different divisions.
• Have solid basic computer skills - especially in Windows and Outlook.
• Have the ability to read and understand design standards, comprehensive plans, city code, water system plans, and federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Have an understanding of water system functions (supply, treatment, distribution) and basic hydraulics.
• Understand asset management principles and practice.
• Have strong communication skills with an interest in working collaboratively with others.

Minimum Qualifications
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO:

• Have a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, AND
• Have five (5) years of civil engineering experience, AND
• Have a valid state driver's license without impending loss at time of appointment.

WE WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU...

• Have an EIT
• Have potable water utility engineering experience
• Have a PE certification within one year of placement
• Have a Washington State Department of Health Waterworks Operator Certification

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!

For more information about what benefits the City provides, please visit:
Thank you for your interest in joining Team Auburn!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. When applying for this position, you must thoroughly complete the sections of your application, and provide a thorough response to each of the supplemental questions. Failure to do so may result in elimination from further consideration.Have you read and understood the information listed above?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid driver's license, without impending risk of loss?

• Yes
• No

03

Please indicate your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• AA Degree in unrelated field
• AA Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• BA Degree in unrelated field
• BA Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• MA Degree in unrelated field
• MA Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

04

Please indicate your years of applicable experience

• I have no experience in Civil Engineering.
• I have less than 1 year of Civil Engineering experience.
• I have at least 1 but less than 3 years of Civil Engineering experience
• I have at least 3 but less than 5 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• I have at least 5 but less than 7 years of Civil Engineering experience.
• I have more than 7 years of Civil Engineering experience.

05

Do you have experience in potable water utility engineering?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered yes to the above question, how many years of experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• I have at least 1 but less than 2 years
• I have at least 2 but less than 3 years
• I have at least 3 but less than 4 years
• I have at least 4 but less than 5 years
• I have more than 5 years

07

Do you have your PE or EIT certification in Washington State?

• PE
• EIT
• Yes, but in another state
• No, I do not have either certification.

08

Do you have a Water Operations Certification from the Department of Health?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to the above question, what level certification do you have?
10

Please describe your experience related to water utility system operations, maintenance, and planning?If you have no experience, please type N/A.
11

Please describe your experience related to water system design?If you have no experience, please type N/A.
Required Question