Civil Engineer, (closes 02/16/26)

Ellensburg Washington•Ellensburg, WA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or closely related field from an accredited university
Two (2) years of related experience
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
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