Engineering Aide 3

Position Overview

Engineering Aide 3 is a civilian position based in Spokane, WA. This recruitment has been re‐opened with application screening beginning on October 7, 2025 and continuing until the position is filled. Under the supervision of the Base Civil Engineer, the role supports the facilities management team by providing journey-level, skilled sub-professional engineering work in both office and field environments, assisting with capital improvement projects and planning. The successful candidate will join a team at the Washington Military Department dedicated to protecting communities and ensuring effective emergency response.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, prepare, and accomplish work in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) and Geographic Information System (GIS) databases.
• Provide in-house drafting and design support for the Base Civil Engineer.
• Retrieve engineering data from computer and paper files to prepare technical reports.
• Assist with estimating scope of work and performing cost estimates for design and construction projects.
• Lead survey crews, operate standard and GPS survey equipment, and collect survey data.
• Conduct topographic, GPS, construction surveys, and facility inventories.
• Manage moderately complex construction, repair, and maintenance projects.
• Monitor construction contracts and record daily progress through written and pictorial documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Four years of experience performing skilled sub-professional engineering work; OR a Bachelor's degree with a major study in engineering; OR a Certificate as an Engineer-in-training; OR a Land Surveyor's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Four years of experience involving engineering techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and operation of surveying equipment, including both conventional and GPS systems.
• Skills & Abilities to perform standard and GPS surveys, apply engineering formulas, and adhere to construction and architectural standards.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.
• Location: Spokane, WA.
• Schedule: Tuesday through Friday with Monday off (4/10 schedule); hours between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm with core hours from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
• Benefits: Exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan, and job training opportunities.