Position: Civil Engineer

Open: March 19, 2026
Closes: Open until filled, next review of applications October 29, 2026

Salary: $8,134 - $9,964/month (Table 0, Range 21 - 2026 wages)

Status: full-time, non-represented, exempt

Job Standards/Qualifications:

Performs professional engineering work and/or administration and consulting work in the design, investigation, and construction of street, utility, ground water, domestic water, storm water, wastewater, light systems and other public works projects. Prepares plans and specifications; and act as a project manager on assigned projects.

Education and Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering or a related field and possession of an EIT in the State of Washington. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.

Special Requirements:

Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Benefits:

• Vacation and Sick leave accruals
• 12 paid Holidays which includes one (1) floating holiday
• Up to two (2) weeks executive leave annually
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• City paid $100,000 life insurance
• Long-term disability plan
• Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS)
• Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Choice of two (2) Employee contributed Deferred Compensation Plans

Application Process:

To apply please submit a City of Centralia employment application which can be found here to: Human Resources Office, PO Box 609 /118 W Maple, Centralia, WA 98531 or e-mail jobapplications@cityofcentralia.com. Open until filled, next review of applications October 29, 2026. NOTE: Resumes may be submitted, but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the City’s application form.

Miscellaneous Information

The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran status, physical, mental or sensory disability. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested. Please notify Personnel of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of applying. Only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility.