Engineer in Training

Are you a certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or have you recently earned or are close to earning a degree in Engineering? Do you want to contribute to meaningful projects that enhance your community? The City of Spokane is hiring an Engineer in Training (EIT) to do professional engineering work in connection with the planning, development, design, and construction of public works projects.

The engineering career path offers opportunities for advancement and growth within the City, with roles in Development Services, Integrated Capital Management, Streets, Engineering Services, Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Water, Sewer Maintenance, and Solid Waste Disposal.

EXAMPLES OF JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the design, planning, and construction management, and may supervise and assign inspection and construction staking, of various public works projects including streets, bridges, tunnels, structures, and utility projects including water, sewage, refuse and related utilities facilities.
• Drafts preliminary and final designs; prepares specifications.
• Assists in the review and approval of plans and specifications of proposed buildings, structures and site developments.
• Performs engineering calculations and evaluates layout and design proposals to assure compliance with policies, standards, procedures and codes.
• Assists in developing plan checking and inspection procedures.
• Assists the inspection staff with code interpretations and problem solving.
• Participates in inspections of proposed developments, existing buildings, capital projects and public infrastructure.
• Assists in developing reports and recommendations, and interpretation of code requirements necessary for construction projects.
• Assists in the evaluation of performance-based engineering proposals for fire and building code equivalences.
• Assists in the evaluation of variances from design standards.
• Makes complex computations and time and material estimates.
• May be required to work in the field.
• Operates an automobile, drafting equipment, computer, computer aided drafting software, telephone, reprographic equipment, and calculator.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all requirements in one of the following paths at the time of application

Education Path:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants enrolled in the final (senior) year of an accredited bachelor’s degree program in Engineering may apply, but candidates must obtain their bachelor’s degree prior to hire.
• License and Certification: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate must be obtained within one year of hire.

EIT Path:

• Certification: Possession of a recognized Engineer in Training certificate
• License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Please click "apply" to view the Civil Service examination details on the official job posting.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• AFLAC
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Legal Shield/ID Shield
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, genetic information, veteran/military status or disability status. As a Fair Chance employer, City of Spokane does not conduct initial background screening for non-public safety positions.