[Hiring] Civil Engineer II @City of Lacey

Role Description

Reporting to a Utility Manager in the Public Works Department, the Civil Engineer II performs professional-level and technically complex civil engineering work in connection with a variety of Public Works projects. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, duties such as:

• Analyzing, researching, planning, and designing municipal structures and systems.
• Reviewing development plans.
• Leading Civil Engineer I’s or technical support staff in projects and work assignments.
• Reviewing and stamping work performed by unlicensed engineers.
• Supervising temporary or seasonal positions within assigned section.

The Civil Engineer II classification is distinguished from Civil Engineer I due to professional engineer license requirement and work assignments of managing more technically complex design projects, and performance of responsibilities including reviewing and stamping work of unlicensed engineers.

Please note:

• The Hiring Manager reserves the right to make changes to this posting at any time.
• First round interviews are tentatively scheduled for October 27, 2026.
• Second round interviews are tentatively scheduled for November 3, 2026.
• This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next six (6) months.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Four (4) years of civil engineering experience.
• May have a combination of experience, education, and training that would substitute for the above requirements.

Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington or equivalent license in another state and the ability to obtain a Washington State Professional Engineer license within six months of hire date.
• Must maintain a level of physical and mental fitness necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must be attentive to job safety considerations and follows all required safety policies, procedures and techniques.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation and successfully complete pre-employment medical testing for the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at time of hire or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire and must have a driving record acceptable to the City and the City’s insurance carrier.
• Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be complete as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
• Emergency Management (NIMS/FEMA) certifications must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.

Benefits

• At the Civil Engineer II Level ($9,832.45-$11,687.66)
• At the Civil Engineer I Level ($9,358.65-$11,124.46)
• At the Project Manager Level ($8,479.69-$10,078.24)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering, design and construction principles, practices, standards, and familiarity with transportation related improvement projects.
• Public Works construction observation techniques and field construction including: field measurement and inspection methodologies, procedures, and materials.
• City standards, state and/or federal law, and codes and/or regulations related WSDOT specifications, DOH specifications or DOE specifications as applicable.
• Administrative principles and practices of construction and managing/administering consultant contracts.
• Surveying principles, engineering mathematics, standards, practices and principles.
• Project management techniques and principles.
• Research methods and report preparation and presentation.
• Methods, practices, and techniques of the maintenance, repair, and operation of streets and transportation systems, storm water systems, water, and wastewater systems.
• Industrial first aid practices and pertinent safety regulations, standards.