Civil Engineer - Water

Description Civil Engineer – Water This full-time position reports to the Engineering Manager and is located at the Ed Fischer Operations Center, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. What You Would Do Lead the development review process, perform and oversee plan reviews for private development projectsCoordinate water utility work for road construction projects with County, State and local jurisdictionsOversee internal design staff to develop approved plans, specifications and estimates for bid and construction Prepare Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, lead evaluation team, make recommendationsReview and prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules, plans, specifications, estimates, and track changesManage projects related to production, distribution, treatment and storage of potable waterCoordinate with jurisdictions and other utility agencies for compliance and permitting Collaborate with project stakeholders, gain input to inform design decisionsProvide support to construction staff, attend meetings, review submittals, RFI’s, change order requests, and design changesProvide support to water operations staff in the day-to-day operations of the water utilityManage agreements related to projects, assist with planning, land acquisition, and asset managementCollaborate with staff and other departmentsMaintain engineering filesTake part in on-call duties working after hours and on weekends Qualifications Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field requiredProfessional Engineer in the State of Washington and registered as qualified Civil Engineering 4-years of progressive work experience as an engineer with capital project experience Technical knowledge of potable water transmission/distribution systems, storage, pumping, and control systemsExperience in design of distribution and transmission mains preferredAdditional studies in hydraulics, modeling software, and construction management preferredExcellent organizational skills including ability for self-direction, lead technical staff, and collaborate as a team Ability to work collaboratively with key business stakeholders to address common goalsDemonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite, software used for engineering design and review Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to articulate complicated subject matter Benefits Employees and dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and disability insurance. Employees are enrolled in Washington State PERS and may enroll in deferred compensation plans. Employees will also receive eight hours of vacation leave and sick leave every month and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Salary Employees are compensated within the established salary range. As skills, experience, and sustained performance grow, pay may progress within the range over time, with the midpoint serving as a general reference point for employees who demonstrate full proficiency in the role. 2026 Civil Engineer – Water: Min: $115,144 Mid: $139,271 Max: $163,400 How To Apply Please send your resume with a cover letter via email to jobs@clarkpud.com. Resumes may also be sent to Clark Public Utilities, Human Resources Department, P.O. BOX 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668. Equal Opportunity Employer At Clark Public Utilities, we are committed to creating a respectful workplace where people from all backgrounds are valued for their skills and contributions. We strive to ensure everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to do their best work while growing meaningful, lasting careers as part of our team.