• City of Walla Walla - Public Works
• Job Description: Civil Engineer II
• Job Description: Civil Engineer III
• Benefits Summary
  • The City of Walla Walla offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental health insurance. City paid $50,000 Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance plus voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability. Washington State Public Employees Retirement Program (PERS) II/III. City match up to 3.5% of base salary for deferred compensation (457(b)). 3% bilingual Spanish premium. Generous vacation leave, sick leave, and ten (10) paid holidays plus 40 hours floating holidays annually.

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The City of Walla Walla is seeking a Water Engineer for vibrant city known for its world class wine industry and tourism, rich history, agricultural roots, and engaged community. The city was named “America’s Best Wine Region” by USA Today and ranked No. 4 on Fodor's Travel's list of 25 cutest Main Streets. 

THE CITY OF WALLA WALLA 
Located in southeast Washington, the City of Walla Walla is a full-service city serving a population of 34,065 across 13.7 square miles. Incorporated in 1862, the City operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a 2024 budget of $151.6 million and approximately 300 full-time staff.  

THE WATER ENGINEER
Reporting to the Deputy Public Works Director, the Water Engineer operates within the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department operates with a 2024 budget of $55 million (not including grants) and a team of 86 FTEs. Divisions include administration, engineering, streets, stormwater, water (treatment and distribution), wastewater (treatment and collections), sanitation, and landfill. The City is looking for either a Civil Engineer II or III for this position.  A professional engineer (PE) license in the State of Washington is required, or the ability to obtain a PE through state reciprocity.

WHY APPLY 

This is a unique opportunity to join the City of Walla Walla as a civil engineer at either Level II or III. The Current Level III engineer is retiring and will be available as a resource. Walla Walla combines the scenic beauty and outdoor adventures of Eastern Washington with the forward-looking vision to be "best of the best of the Northwest". Come live in one of the most beautiful towns in Washington state, while working with a team that values service, integrity, collaboration, equity, leadership, and community.