Summary
Works under the general supervision and direction of the Public Works Director, who assigns projects and reviews work for conformance and departmental expectations. Performs general engineering work involved in the design, review and inspections of capital and development engineering and construction projects including roads, parks, stormwater, water and wastewater systems. Provides technical assistance to the various divisions within the Public Works Department. Coordinating and completing the City’s development engineering review process, permitting municipal code review, capital facilities planning, community planning, and other infrastructure and community related work. Assignments require working knowledge of construction methods and materials, and inspection techniques associated with the work. The individual is required to visit project sites, interact with owners, developers and contractors, explain technical requirements or discrepancies, and prepare field reports documenting inspections activities. Providing engineering recommendations and technical comments; assisting with questions regarding city standards and policies.
Major Work Characteristics
Knowledge of: Civil Engineering practices and techniques, advanced mathematics; general surveying; street, sanitary sewer, storm drain, and water main design; basic design principles and techniques; drafting or C.A.D. and basic planning.
Ability to: develop and oversee Public Works engineering and construction projects from its inception to construction; including roads, parks, stormwater, water and wastewater systems. Interpret land and construction survey notes; read, interpret and explain engineering design/construction plans and specifications; compute survey control, alignments and gravity hydraulic design; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prioritizes work, meets deadlines and works well under pressure. Operates equipment associated with the position; establishes and maintains effective and courteous relationships with the public and employees and produces and maintains accurate records and reports.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of high school
And any combination of experience and education equivalent to three years of Para-Professional Civil Engineering Technician experience
Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology preferred
In order to be considered for this position, a City of Selah application must be completed and submitted. Applications and full job description can be found at https://selahwa.gov/jobs.aspx.
Applications for current openings can be submitted in person or by mail to: Selah City Hall, 115 West Naches Ave, Selah, WA 98942; or emailed to
[email protected]
Applications must be submitted by April 30, 2026 4:30 pm.