Civil Engineer
This listing closes on 9/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
Benton County
Salary
$97,864.00 - $127,026.00 Annually
Location
Kennewick, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Public Works
Closing Date
9/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
As a Civil Engineer within the Public Works Department your leadership will be crucial in implementing engineering practices, delivering projects on time within budget, and providing directions to technical staff in the Engineering Services Division. As a key member of the PW Engineering Services Division, your responsibilities will include leading and supervising, project oversight, advanced engineering practices, and community engagement.
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and references with their Benton County application.
Job Title: Civil Engineer
Department/Division: Public Works/Engineering Services
Reports to: Public Works Manager
Supervises: Engineering Staff
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Pay Grade: 150
Employee Group: Non-Bargaining
Revision Date: August 2025
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field.
Minimum Experience: Five years of field and office engineering experience OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
Minimum Certifications:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington (or the ability to transfer from another state within six months of hire).
Other Requirements:
Experience in roadway and traffic engineering is preferred.
Valid Washington State Driver's License if driving a vehicle for County business.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position performs professional field and office supervisory work in civil engineering and is responsible for a variety of complex engineering duties associated with the planning, budgeting, estimating, siting, design, permitting, construction, operations, and maintenance of infrastructure projects and programs. Provides direct supervision of assigned technical staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are essential for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.
Manages assigned resources to complete work and secure approval of major engineering programs using best practices for planning and management.
Directs the work of and manages assigned staff. Participates in the selection of new employees. Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling.
Reviews land development applications for private residential, commercial, and industrial projects; works with developers to ensure compliance with County standards and regulations.
Reviews engineering plans for new road construction and associated engineering reports; conducts comprehensive studies to assess the current state of transportation systems, analyzes traffic patterns, and identifies areas of congestion or inefficiency.
Performs and coordinates professional engineering activities in the location, plan, design, specifications, and estimates of roadways, utilities, traffic control devices, County owned facilities, and other improvements and maintenance projects.
Reviews, implements, and maintains engineering computer software and databases; trains other department personnel in use of computer equipment and software.
Serves as a project liaison for internal projects. Includes planning, implementation and/or training of personnel.
Serves as the main project manager for project planning, prioritization, monitoring, managing external resources through project completion.
Develops and maintains maps, records, and files regarding County roads, signs, traffic counts, accidents, inspections, vacations of right of way, drainage easement relocations, new roads; generates regular and special reports.
Responds to inquiries from the general public, contractors, and other agencies regarding projects details, construction, and traffic control requirements and related County regulations; resolves problems and complaints and provides assistance.
Coordinates activities with other County departments and coordinates projects with the public, utilities and other agencies.
Represents the Public Works Department at a variety of private and public meetings and hearings; develops resolutions for consideration by the Board of Commissioners concerning assigned projects.
Assists in preparing policies, summaries, technical materials, and related documents for policy makers; assists in giving technical presentations to County Administration and the general public on specific assignments.
Assists in developing the capital improvement plan, and in the development of the budget for the engineering division of the Public Works Department including the capital projects budget.
Develops, recommends, and implements policy, plans and procedures to assure efficient and effective operations in compliance with department goals and objectives.
Completes all duties assigned to other engineering positions as necessary to provide coverage in the absence of coworkers.
Works directly with the County Engineer.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Civil engineering practices, procedures and techniques.
Management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time off, and maintaining personnel records.
County, state, and federal regulations, codes, and regulations pertaining to the practice of engineering, traffic control devices.
Engineering design and construction techniques, methods, and practices.
Engineering maps and records.
Computer aided drafting programs (CAD).
Standard surveying practices.
Policies and procedures of the County.
Occupational hazards of the work and necessary safely precautions.
The County and Department's operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, state, and federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
Other computer software consistent for this position.
Skill in:
Organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
Use of GPS.
Use of specialized engineering equipment.
Ability to:
Prepare plans, specifications, estimates and contract documents.
Instruct and train in methods and procedures.
Establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
Perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
Interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Work the allocated hours of the position and responds after hours if needed.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
Work has standard vision requirements.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work will include outdoors in seasonal weather extremes.
Duties are performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and include working in and/or around heavy construction equipment, high-speed traffic, culverts, bridges, steep slopes, streams, and wetlands.
Work is in an office setting as well as in field/construction zones.
Position : 500000005
Code : 98-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : ROAD - ENGINEERING
Grade : NB EXEMPT GR 50
Group : NON BARGAI
Job Class : NON BARG EXEMPT
Posting Start : 08/13/2025
Posting End : 09/13/2025
SALARY RANGE: $97,864.00-$127,026.00
Employer
Benton County
Address
7122 West Okanogan Place
Kennewick, Washington, 99336
This listing closes on 9/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
Benton County
Salary
$97,864.00 - $127,026.00 Annually
Location
Kennewick, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Public Works
Closing Date
9/12/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
As a Civil Engineer within the Public Works Department your leadership will be crucial in implementing engineering practices, delivering projects on time within budget, and providing directions to technical staff in the Engineering Services Division. As a key member of the PW Engineering Services Division, your responsibilities will include leading and supervising, project oversight, advanced engineering practices, and community engagement.
Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and references with their Benton County application.
Job Title: Civil Engineer
Department/Division: Public Works/Engineering Services
Reports to: Public Works Manager
Supervises: Engineering Staff
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Pay Grade: 150
Employee Group: Non-Bargaining
Revision Date: August 2025
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or related field.
Minimum Experience: Five years of field and office engineering experience OR any combination of education and experience which would provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.
Minimum Certifications:
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington (or the ability to transfer from another state within six months of hire).
Other Requirements:
Experience in roadway and traffic engineering is preferred.
Valid Washington State Driver's License if driving a vehicle for County business.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position performs professional field and office supervisory work in civil engineering and is responsible for a variety of complex engineering duties associated with the planning, budgeting, estimating, siting, design, permitting, construction, operations, and maintenance of infrastructure projects and programs. Provides direct supervision of assigned technical staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duties are essential for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.
Manages assigned resources to complete work and secure approval of major engineering programs using best practices for planning and management.
Directs the work of and manages assigned staff. Participates in the selection of new employees. Provides training, instructions, and ongoing training needs. Assigns tasks, reviews work and prepares performance evaluations. Provides staff coaching/counseling.
Reviews land development applications for private residential, commercial, and industrial projects; works with developers to ensure compliance with County standards and regulations.
Reviews engineering plans for new road construction and associated engineering reports; conducts comprehensive studies to assess the current state of transportation systems, analyzes traffic patterns, and identifies areas of congestion or inefficiency.
Performs and coordinates professional engineering activities in the location, plan, design, specifications, and estimates of roadways, utilities, traffic control devices, County owned facilities, and other improvements and maintenance projects.
Reviews, implements, and maintains engineering computer software and databases; trains other department personnel in use of computer equipment and software.
Serves as a project liaison for internal projects. Includes planning, implementation and/or training of personnel.
Serves as the main project manager for project planning, prioritization, monitoring, managing external resources through project completion.
Develops and maintains maps, records, and files regarding County roads, signs, traffic counts, accidents, inspections, vacations of right of way, drainage easement relocations, new roads; generates regular and special reports.
Responds to inquiries from the general public, contractors, and other agencies regarding projects details, construction, and traffic control requirements and related County regulations; resolves problems and complaints and provides assistance.
Coordinates activities with other County departments and coordinates projects with the public, utilities and other agencies.
Represents the Public Works Department at a variety of private and public meetings and hearings; develops resolutions for consideration by the Board of Commissioners concerning assigned projects.
Assists in preparing policies, summaries, technical materials, and related documents for policy makers; assists in giving technical presentations to County Administration and the general public on specific assignments.
Assists in developing the capital improvement plan, and in the development of the budget for the engineering division of the Public Works Department including the capital projects budget.
Develops, recommends, and implements policy, plans and procedures to assure efficient and effective operations in compliance with department goals and objectives.
Completes all duties assigned to other engineering positions as necessary to provide coverage in the absence of coworkers.
Works directly with the County Engineer.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Civil engineering practices, procedures and techniques.
Management and supervisory practices & principles, including the ability to make final employment recommendations, preparing performance evaluations, managing time off, and maintaining personnel records.
County, state, and federal regulations, codes, and regulations pertaining to the practice of engineering, traffic control devices.
Engineering design and construction techniques, methods, and practices.
Engineering maps and records.
Computer aided drafting programs (CAD).
Standard surveying practices.
Policies and procedures of the County.
Occupational hazards of the work and necessary safely precautions.
The County and Department's operating requirements, policies, procedures, and practices; and local, state, and federal regulations related to department programs and operations.
Other computer software consistent for this position.
Skill in:
Organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
Use of GPS.
Use of specialized engineering equipment.
Ability to:
Prepare plans, specifications, estimates and contract documents.
Instruct and train in methods and procedures.
Establish and maintain accurate records of assigned activities and operations.
Understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
Perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in English in both written and verbal form.
Interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Work the allocated hours of the position and responds after hours if needed.
PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
Work has standard vision requirements.
Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
Work will include outdoors in seasonal weather extremes.
Duties are performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and include working in and/or around heavy construction equipment, high-speed traffic, culverts, bridges, steep slopes, streams, and wetlands.
Work is in an office setting as well as in field/construction zones.
Position : 500000005
Code : 98-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : ROAD - ENGINEERING
Grade : NB EXEMPT GR 50
Group : NON BARGAI
Job Class : NON BARG EXEMPT
Posting Start : 08/13/2025
Posting End : 09/13/2025
SALARY RANGE: $97,864.00-$127,026.00
Employer
Benton County
Address
7122 West Okanogan Place
Kennewick, Washington, 99336
Job ID: 489534537
Originally Posted on: 8/15/2025
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