Engineering Technician IV

Salary : $83,624.88 - $108,706.32 Annually

Location : Puyallup, WA

Job Type : Regular Full-time

Job Number : PW-25-CIP-013

Department : PUBLIC WORKS

Opening Date : 11 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Definition

The City of Puyallup is accepting applications for an Engineering Technician IV for the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) division of the Public Works Department. The priority application date for this posting is November 21st with interviews anticipated the week of December 9th.

Note : This position is anticipated to start January 2, 2026.

It is impactful to join Team Puyallup and provide meaningful work in support of public service and the well-being of our community. We value our culture of demonstrating excellence in our work, being service focused, supporting collaboration, and having integrity in all that we do. We encourage those that share these values to apply to our open positions and / or forward to colleagues who may be ready for their next career advancement opportunity.

This is highly advanced technical field and / or office engineering related work on public works projects. Field duties are performed as a chief construction inspector. Office duties include file and documentation management. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of very complex engineering task and is expected to independently solve problems in the field or office. Work is primarily conducted in in the field under a variety of weather conditions but can include work conducted in an office.

The City of Puyallup is a community of 43,730 and is situated at the foot of scenic Mount Rainier. The city is known as a regional commercial center, and serves its residents and neighbors with a strong, diversified economy. Our employees live in and support a community that has excellent schools, amazing parks and recreational activities, and a vibrant downtown with a variety of restaurants and retail establishments.

Essential Functions

Inspection Section :

• Performs highly complex inspections on every phase and facet of public works construction;
• Prepares project status reports (grant or loan documentation);
• Responsible to assure all city codes and standards are being met on every project being inspected;
• Advises property owners and contractors of code violations;
• Provides construction documentation of daily contractor activities and prepares field note records of quantities of improvements installed; and
• Reviews and recommends action on submittals, RFI's and change orders to the project engineer.

Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and six years experience utilizing the skills leading to and / or required for this position, which demonstrates the ability to perform the work; or an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology and four years experience in a related technical field, or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, and two years experience in a technical field.

Special Qualifications :

Possession of or the ability to obtain, valid Washington State drivers license, as required by the position. Technical certification or license may be required for some positions. Engineer-In-Training Certificate is desirable.

Physical Characteristics and Work Environment

Constant Demands : Seeing. Frequent Demands : Sitting, talking, hearing. Occasional Demands : Standing, walking, driving, lifting average of 10 pounds, maximum of 45 pounds., climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights / balancing, bending and twisting at the waist, crouching, kneeling, squatting, crawling, repetitive arm and hand motion, handling and grasping. Environmental Factors : Low noise level, 20% of time spent outdoors, below normal temperatures in the winter months. This position is at potential risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

SELECTION PROCESS

Those applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the City's current needs will be contacted for interviews and / or testing. The appointing authority may conduct second interviews.

Notification - Following submission of application, an email acknowledgment receipt of application is given. Persons selected for an interview and / or testing will be notified by email, normally within 15 working days following the closing date on the job announcement.

Not Selected - No formal notification is usually sent by the City to applicants not selected for an interview or test. Should the same or another position open for which the applicant wishes to apply, he / she must apply online for each new opening.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Essential Functions - The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge, skills and abilities typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to balance the workload.

Hours of Work -This is a 40 hour per week position, general business hours. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Union Affiliation - This is an American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) bargaining unit position.

Equal Employment Opportunity - The City of Puyallup is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer / employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Background - The City of Puyallup will need to obtain the proper background and criminal history information pursuant to RCW 43.43.830 / 832 for positions where the employee will or may have unsupervised access to children, developmentally delayed persons or vulnerable adults.

Disability - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability will be considered only in the context of an applicant's ability to perform essential functions of the job and to determine reasonable accommodation. Accommodation to participate in the job application and / or selection process for employment will be made upon request with reasonable notice. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information. The physical demands described in this job announcement are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Identification - Applicants who are offered employment with the City are required to provide proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States within three days of date of hire, as required by the 1986 Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act. A list of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization to work will be provided to those who are offered employment.

Drug-Free Workplace -The City of Puyallup is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace.

Note - The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and / or revoked without notice.

We take care of our employees through a robust and well-rounded benefit program.

The City of Puyallup cares about your and your family's well-being. We strive to provide one of the best benefits plans in the area and offer coverage to you and your family at minimal cost. The city supports your work-life balance by offering impressive benefit and leave options.

The highlights include the following :

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Please describe why you are interested in this position and why this is a good time in your career to come to the City of Puyallup.

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Describe your experience documenting construction for public works construction projects. Include any experience related to federal aide funded projects.

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Describe your experience working with WSDOT Standard Specifications.

Required Question