Engineer 1 (OPEN & PROMOTIONAL)
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Salary$31 – $91k
LocationCounty Courthouse
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentCounty Road
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 27, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Engineering or possession of an Engineer-In-Training Certificate
Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment
Experience working in a related field
Resume and cover letter required with application
Hiring process
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Employee Type:
About the role
Regular
Department:
County Road
Salary:
$65,030.58 - $90,580.66 Annually / $5,419.22 - $7,548.39 Monthly / $31.26 - $43.55 Hourly
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Overtime Eligibile:
No
Job Posting Date Range:
10/27/2026 - Until Filled
Job Summary:
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT OR COUNTY POLICY.
This position performs professional office and field engineering work in a section of the County’s Public Works Department. The position allocated to this class is the entry and first professional level in this series. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of engineering and supervisory tasks involving the analysis of data and the preparation of reports. Work requires the application of engineering principles and practices. Work is performed under the professional engineering guidance of a higher-level engineer and is reviewed for the accuracy of the final product.
Advancement from an Engineer 1 to an Engineer 2 is determined by an affirmative recommendation of the department and receipt of a license as a registered Professional Engineer.
Job Description:
The following documents are required to be submitted with your application. Applications that do not include all required documents may not be considered:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Engineering and Roads
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Assists in traffic studies, road design, bridge design, transportation engineering, road maintenance, stormwater conveyance/treatment/disposal, safety programs, and construction management, as assigned.
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Conducts a variety of engineering analyses including; traffic capacity analyses, roadway design, bridge design, stormwater facility design, maintenance operations, project construction administration, traffic safety and operational analyses.
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Performs structural design of bridges, bridge repairs, scour repair projects, construction support and assisting bridge inspection and evaluation.
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Manages numerous water and environmental projects throughout the County (County Road Projects, and Small Works Roster projects).
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Prepares reports, testimony, and presentations on engineering issues for presentations to community groups and at public hearings.
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Assists in the review of commercial and subdivision development projects.
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Reviews and analyzes commercial site and residential development road and drainage plans for compliance with the County Standards.
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Meets with and educates developers and consulting engineers on County road, sewer and drainage standards.
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Reviews floodplain permits for compliance with Spokane County’s Floodplain Ordinance.
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Assists in Newman Lake water quality monitoring, lake health decisions, and project management due to the Total Phosphorus Total Maximum Daily Limit issued by WA Dept. of Ecology.
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Supervises Newman Lake field technician and manage Newman Lake water levels according to the policies.
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Attends/hosts meetings with Newman Lake Advisory Board, County Building and Planning, engineering/architecture consultants, and local community members.
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Forms partnerships with local agencies/organizations to better the health of the environment in Spokane County.
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Performs/authors and reviews hydraulic and hydrologic models and reports.
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Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Engineering or possession of an Engineer-In-Training Certificate.
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Experience working in a related field preferred.
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Possession of a valid Washington Driver’s License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.