City Engineer

Port Angeles, Washington, The City of Port Angeles is seeking an experienced City Engineer. The full job announcement can be found here. https://karrasconsulting.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KC-CityofPortAngeles-CityEngineer-0926-1.pdf Under the administrative direction of the DeputyCity Manager, the City Engineer assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the engineering services while serving as the City’s designated City Engineer. This position provides executive leadership to a dedicated team responsible for the City’s engineering related services and functions by overseeing the planning, design, construction, and delivery of major public infrastructure projects. The City Engineer plays a key leadership role in advancing the City’s strategic priorities by directing long-range planning for the Stormwater, Water, and Wastewater Utilities, managing complex capital improvement programs, providing technical and policy guidance to City leadership, and ensuring compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related engineering field from an accredited college or university. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required. The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible management experience leading engineering, public works, or utility operations, preferably within a municipal or other public sector organization with multiple utility systems. Experience overseeing engineering staff, capital improvement programs, resource management, permitting, and public infrastructure projects is highly desirable. Experience administering public works construction contracts and professional services agreements is also preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.The successful candidate must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at the time of appointment or be able to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain a driving record acceptable to the City’s Risk Manager. The annual salary range for this position is $145,608–$174,046. The successful candidate will receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus upon hire and is eligible for relocation reimbursement of up to $10,000. In addition, a $10,000 housing stipend will be provided if the successful candidate purchases a home in the greater Port Angeles community.