Open: March 19, 2026
Closes: Open until filled, first review of applications April 2, 2026
Salary: $7,596 - $9,308/month (Table 0, Range 20 - 2026 wages)
Status: full-time, non-represented, exempt
Job Standards/Qualifications:
Performs professional engineering work and/or administration and consulting work in the
design, investigation, and construction of street, utility, ground water, domestic water, storm
water, wastewater, light systems and other public works projects. Prepares plans and
specifications; and act as a project manager on assigned projects.
Education and Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible professional civil engineering experience. A
bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil
engineering or a related field and possession of an EIT in the State of Washington. Any
combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills
and abilities will be considered.
Special Requirements:
Possession of or the ability to obtain, and maintain throughout employment, a valid
Washington State driver's license with acceptable driving record.
Benefits:
• Vacation and Sick leave accruals, 12 paid Holidays which includes one (1) floating holiday
• Up to two (2) weeks executive leave annually
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• City paid $105,000 life insurance
• Long-term disability plan
• Washington State Retirement Systems (PERS)
• Participation in VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Choice of two (2) Employee contributed Deferred Compensation Plans
Application Process:
To apply please submit a City of Centralia employment application which can be found at:
https://www.cityofcentralia.com/Jobs.aspx to: Human Resources Office, PO Box 609
/118 W Maple, Centralia, WA 98531 or e-mail.
Open until filled, first review of applications will on April 2, 2026.
NOTE: Resumes may be submitted, but will NOT be accepted in lieu of the City’s
application form.
The City of Centralia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity and access regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabled veteran status, veteran status, physical, mental or sensory disability. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during the selection process, if requested. Please notify Personnel of the accommodation needed, preferably at the time of applying.
Only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. All new employees will be required to complete and sign an Employment Eligibility Verification form and present documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility.