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Water Utility Infrastructure Planning Civil Engineer, Senior
City of Seattle
Seattle Public Utilities
Location
Seattle, Washington, 98104
Salary
$74.99 - $87.31
per hour
Type
Full Time
More Engineering jobs →Closes
Not specified
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This senior civil engineer role at Seattle Public Utilities involves planning and managing improvements to the city's water transmission infrastructure, including assessing the condition of pipes and systems, identifying needs for repairs or upgrades, and overseeing capital investment projects to keep the drinking water supply reliable.
A good fit would be an experienced engineer who enjoys long-term planning, working with teams on public infrastructure, and ensuring safe, efficient water delivery for a large community.
The job focuses on strategy and oversight rather than day-to-day operations.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State or ability to obtain it
- At least 5-7 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably in water utilities or infrastructure planning
- Strong knowledge of asset management, condition assessment, and capital improvement programs for water systems
- Experience in project planning, options analysis, and initiating capital projects
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team of engineering and planning professionals
- Commitment to public service values, including equity and community-centered approaches
Full Job Description
An online application must be fully completed for consideration. Please DO NOT attach resumes and cover letters, as they will not be considered in the review of candidate's qualifications.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer in the Water Planning & Program Management Division of the Water Line of Business and Utility O &M Branch.
This position will serve in a planning and oversight role for water transmission system asset management and capital improvement program investment.
This position is critical to meet system planning, condition assessment, asset maintenance, and re-investment planning needs for the water transmission system.
In this role, you will join SPU’s Transmission & Distribution Systems Planning Section within Planning & Program Management Division and focus on planning and initiating water infrastructure capital improvement projects.
You’ll serve as program manager of our water transmission system program, helping identify and plan transmission system rehabilitation and capital investment needs.
The SPU Transmission & Distribution Systems Planning Section consists of 9 engineering and planning professionals tasked with performing water system assessment, capital project planning, options analysis, capital project initiation, and asset management of the drinking water system transmission and distribution systems assets.
Priority review will be given to applications received before February 24.
About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): SPU is a community-centered utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone.
We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses.
In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities.
Our customers depend on us to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the greatest benefits possible for every investment we make.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), check out the:
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity.
We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Why Join Our Team? We know work isn’t only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Requirements
Essential Duties: Carry out water system planning and analysis to identify, prioritize, budget, and accomplish critical upgrade work in SPU's water transmission system.
Develop project alternatives, carry out options analysis, identify preferred alternatives, develop project scopes and budgets and secure project approvals.
Serve as Water Transmission System Capital Program Manager: Direct and oversee water transmission system asset management and capital improvement programs.
Programs under this position's oversight include transmission pipelines & facilities rehabilitation, cathodic protection program, transmission system water storage facilities & pump stations, and metering.
Capital program management work includes lead responsibility for assessment, planning, prioritizing and initiation of transmission system capital investments, formulating and managing capital program budgets, working collaboratively with SPU’s Project Delivery and Engineering Branch to implement, track, and execute capital plans and projects.
Act as Subject Matter Expert: Develop familiarity with the Seattle water transmission system, including the wholesale systems, and over time become a subject matter expert on SPU's water pipelines and transmission system assets and operations.
Assist in problem solving for issues that develop on the transmission system including major infrastructure failures, and support / oversee planning and analysis for major internal SPU transmission system repair projects.
Coordinate contracts, designs, and new water transmission infrastructure construction with other agencies such as Sound Transit and WA State DOT.
Serve as Water Line of Business reviewer of final plans, specifications, estimates, and agreements. Coordinate work of contractors affected, public agencies, and utility crews.
Meet with representatives of other agencies and City departments to discuss current or proposed projects.
Participate / lead real property negotiations and real property rights enforcement involving transmission system assets.
Assure that SPU is reimbursed for its support for work by other agencies on SPU property.
Participate in / lead the development of cost sharing or reimbursement agreements and set up billable activities to track SPU costs.
Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain the complete list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change as conditions require.
Qualifications
Experience: Requires five (5) years’ professional civil engineering experience.
Education: Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
Experience/Education Equivalency: Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
- Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites.
- May be required to lift over 50 pounds.
- May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
- May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Overnight travel may be required.
License, Certification and Other Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
- Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in water and wastewater system planning, design, construction and utility asset management
- Water system planning/ engineering experience specific to water transmission and distribution system pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs and related appurtenances.
- Good working knowledge of water system infrastructure and water system operations
- Experience administering consultant contracts, including preparing scopes of work/budgets, reviewing study plans, technical reports, and submittals from consultants/contractors.
- The ability to write both clear and concise technical reports and business communications in a timely and efficient manner.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work well in a team environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, delivering complex multiyear projects.
Additional Information
How to Apply: Please fully complete an online application. Please DO NOT attach resumes and cover letters, as they will not be considered in the review of the candidate’s qualifications.
Workplace Environment: This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week.
Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. Work is performed both in an office environment and in a public setting.
The full salary range for this position is $74.99 - $87.31 per hour.
Benefits: The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience.
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences.
Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
If you have any questions, please contact Charles Gilmore at charles.gilmore2@seattle.gov
Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/.
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