Civil Engineer Water

Civil Engineer – Water

This full-time position reports to the Engineering Manager – Water and is located at the Ed Fischer Operations Center, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662.

• Prepare Requests for Proposals/Qualifications, lead evaluation and team, make recommendations
• Oversee internal design staff to develop approved plans, specifications and estimates
• Review and prepare scopes, budgets, and schedules, plans, specifications, estimates, provide markups, and track progress
• Manage projects related to production, distribution, treatment and storage of potable water
• Coordinate with jurisdictions and agencies for compliance and permitting
• Collaborate with project stakeholders, gain input to inform design decisions
• Provide support to construction staff, attend meetings, review submittals, RFI’s, change order requests, and design changes
• Provide support to water operations staff in the day-to-day operations of the water utility
• Coordinate road construction projects with County, State and local jurisdictions
• Assist in the development review process, perform and oversee reviews
• Manage agreements related to projects, assist with planning, land acquisition, and asset management
• Collaborate with staff and other departments
• Maintain engineering files
• Take part in on-call duties working after hours and on weekends

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required. Professional Engineer in the State of Washington and registered as qualified Civil Engineering with 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 systems. Experience in design of distribution and transmission mains and additional studies in hydraulics, modeling software, and construction management preferred.

Excellent organizational skills including ability for self-direction, lead technical staff, and collaboration as a team. Ability to work with key business stakeholders to address common goals. Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and software used for engineering design and review. Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to articulate complicated subject matter.

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 ranges are market based and established annually. With full competency in the role and satisfactory performance, the target is midpoint within the established range.

2026 Civil Engineer‑Water:
Min: $115,144 Mid: $139,271 Max: $163,400

Please send your resume with a cover letter via email to  Resumes may also be sent to Clark Public Utilities, Human Resources Department, P.O. BOX 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668.

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.