Associate Engineer

Job Description:

Associate Engineer

Description

Position Description

***SPECIAL NOTE: This position is open until filled; applications received by

October 6, 2025, will receive first consideration ***

The City of Tacoma's Environmental Services Department has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and talented Associate Civil Engineer. The Asset Management and Technology Services Division is seeking a highly motivated and detailed oriented individual who is interested in working on diverse and challenging programs and projects to join their dynamic award-winning team.

Environmental Services Department

“We believe everything we do supports healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound, leaving a better Tacoma for all.”

We provide stormwater, wastewater, and solid waste services to the citizens of Tacoma. We operate and maintain over 700 miles of wastewater pipes and 500 miles of stormwater pipes, along with 53 pump stations, two wastewater treatment plants and several stormwater treatment systems. The wastewater treatment plants process over 250 million gallons of wastewater each day, into Commencement Bay.

Who you will be working with:
You will be joining our Asset Management and Technology Services(AM&TS) Division which provides engineering, planning, program management and application and data management services to the City's wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste utilities. AM&TS primary works on:

• Provide engineering support to Operation & Maintenance and Planning & Development with regards to the wastewater and stormwater utilities
• Perform capacity analysis for the treatment plants, pump stations and collection system for wastewater and stormwater utilities
• Evaluate likelihood & consequence of failure of assets to establish mitigation measures
• Management of the Capital Improvement Plan related to the wastewater and stormwater utilities’ infrastructure.
• Development and maintenance of applications to support business needs for the wastewater, stormwater and solid waste utilities

Your Team:
You will be part of the Collections System and Facilities Teams within the AM&TS Division which is responsible for asset management related activities for the collection systems, pump stations and treatment plants. This includes performing condition assessment, treatment process studies, long range planning, scoping of capital improvement projects and the management of the Capital Improvement Plan.

Your Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assess the condition of assets using internal video inspections and other inspection technologies.
• Assist with developing mitigation strategies for assets through a holistic and phased approach into defined capital improvement projects.
• Evaluate capacity requirements.
• Assist the Planning Department with technical questions from developers.
• Provide engineering supports to Operation & Maintenance with regards to the wastewater and stormwater utilities.
• Perform reviews on engineering plans.
• Respond to requests for information from field crews, colleagues, management, and general public with regards to the wastewater and stormwater systems.
• Assist with performing hydraulic modeling analysis to identify and develop mitigation strategies to address capacity deficiencies in the wastewater and stormwater collection systems.
• Define project scope, perform cost estimates and coordinate with other departments to establish project partnership agreements.
• Evaluate system impacts related to new development.
• Procure and administer contracts with consultants providing engineering and professional services. Coordinate and review the work of the outside consultant. Manage the contract scope and budget to control costs and ensure delivered work is acceptable.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or directly related field

Minimum Experience*
None

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
As Assigned: Washington State Driver's License

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Position may require driving, sitting, standing, walking, or climbing for long periods of time.
  
• Work performed in office, field, and other environments.
  

Telework/Remote Work

• The City of Tacoma is committed to fostering a workplace that is innovative and flexible, and which attracts, supports, and retains a diverse and talented workforce. This position is telework/remote eligible. The successful candidate may apply for and request approval for a Telework Arrangement or may work from our offices located at 326 East D Street in Tacoma, WA. Hybrid arrangements may also be available.
  

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

Selection Process & Supplemental Information:
Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veteran's preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.

(Other items that may need to be referenced - writing assignment, drivers abstract, etc.)
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.
The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience.

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the Neogov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

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Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details:

Hourly Rate: $42.68 - $60.08

Annual Salary: $88,774.40 - $124,966.40

Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 10/6/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$88,774.40 - $124,966.40 Annually