Engineering Technician III (Design)

**Target Hiring Range: $35.15 - $42.18 Hourly (DOQ)**

Salary Range: $35.15 - $49.21 Hourly

This position is open until filled with a first review on January 5, 2025

**The City of Richland Public Works Department is looking for two well-qualified Engineering Technician III's to join their Design Group!**

**THE ENGINEERING TECH III POSITION**

Join our team as an Engineering Technician III, where you'll take a lead role in producing high-quality Civil 3D designs and supporting complex roadway and utility projects across the City. In this senior technical position, you'll prepare construction plans, perform field inspections, complete engineering calculations, and collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and project partners. If you're an experienced CAD/Civil 3D designer who enjoys meaningful, community-impacting work, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive, team-focused environment.

**WHY JOIN THE RICHLAND TEAM**

Richland offers the best of both worlds: meaningful work that impacts your community and a supportive environment that invests in your career growth. Here, you'll enjoy stable public-sector employment, competitive benefits, and the chance to develop your technical skills alongside a team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

If you're ready to grow your engineering career while contributing to projects that matter, we'd love to meet you.

**Great Benefits!**

*Health & Wellness*

• Premium open access medical with a low premium and low deductible, plus City-paid dental & vision
• Life & AD&D Insurance at 2× your annual salary, paid for by the City
• Long-Term Disability fully paid by the City
• Retirement Health Savings Plan (City employee contributions)
  
  

*Time Off*

• Generous PTO accrual (13.33 hours per month for the first 6 months, then 20.33 hours per month)
• Extended Sick Leave, and 10 paid holidays
  
  

*Retirement & Financial Security*

• PERS retirement pension participation
• 2 to 1 City Match (up to 4%) to 457 and/or 401(a)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS**

• Valid driver's license.
• Obtain Flagger Certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain for duration in position.
  
  

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology, CADD or related field and five (5) years' experience in civil engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, construction inspection, or utility projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent civil design experience using Civil3d to produce utility and roadway construction plans consistent with City standards and best engineering practices.
  
  

General Summary

• Design Group:** Performs office engineering and design related work on Public Works projects including AutoCAD / Civil 3D design work.
  
  

Performs intermediate technical work in the fields of roadway and utility design engineering, utility locating, or construction inspection, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the division/department manager (supervisor).

**CORE VALUES**

All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core value