Water Utility Infrastructure Planning Senior Civil Engineer
Water Utility Infrastructure Planning Senior Civil Engineer
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Position Description
An online application including responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in water transmission and distribution systems planning and engineering and knowledge in earthquake hazards and utility infrastructure seismic resilience to serve as our next Water Infrastructure Planning & Seismic Resiliency Sr. Civil Engineer.
In this role you will join SPUs Drinking Water Line of Business Transmission & Distribution Systems Planning Section and focus on planning and initiating water infrastructure capital improvement projects. Youll also serve as coordinator of our Water System Seismic Upgrade Program helping implement the recommendations of SPUs 2018 water system seismic study . Additionally youll get involved with asset management and water system problemsolving tasks as workload allows.
The SPU Transmission & Distribution Systems Planning Section consists of 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.
About Seattle Public Utilities:Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a communitycentered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water drainage and wastewater and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPUs work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
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SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justiceas 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. We know work isnt only about what you do its also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and familyfriendly work environment that supports a work life balance including:
- Hybrid work schedule opportunities
- Familyfriendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free public transportation options
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities
As you settle into the role youll develop familiarity with the water transmission system and over time become an authority on SPUs water pipelines and transmission system assets.
In this role you can expect to:
- Perform water system planning and analysis to identify critical upgrade work to be accomplished in our water transmission and distribution systems. In doing so you will develop project alternatives carry out options analysis identify preferred alternatives develop project scopes and budgets and secure project approvals.
- Assist in problem solving for issues that develop on the transmission system including major infrastructure failures and support / coordinate planning for major internal SPU transmission system repair projects.
- Collaborate with internal business partners to develop and implement asset management plans for water transmission and distribution system assets including concrete reservoirs storage tanks pipes and appurtenances meters and pump stations
- Coordinate SPUs Water System Seismic Upgrade Program. Work on implementing the recommendations of SPUs 2018 water system seismic study including accomplishing seismic risk assessments planning prioritizing and carrying out water system seismic resiliency capital improvement projects and managing program budget.
- Provide direction for seismicrelated pipe replacement decisions and use of earthquake resistant pipe.
- Provide water system seismic program updates to SPU leadership Seattle wholesale customers regional partners etc. as needed
- Develop RFPs lead consultant selection processes and negotiate and handle consultant contracts for planning analysis/ assessments and development of capital project options.
- Please note this job advertisement is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- Experience:Five years 5 professional civil engineering experience.
AND
Education: Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology; (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).License Certification Requirements:- Current Washington State drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington is required.
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.
Desired Qualifications:- Good working knowledge of water system infrastructure and water system operations
- Experience in water system planning design construction utility asset management and capital project & program management
- Water system planning/ engineering experience specific to water transmission and distribution system pipelines pump stations storage tanks & reservoirs and related appurtenances
- Experience in utility infrastructure earthquake engineering including earthquake resistant pipe systems seismic risk assessments of water system infrastructure and seismic resiliency upgrade projects.
- Good knowledge and understanding of local earthquake hazards and vulnerabilities of utility infrastructure in earthquake events
- Experience handling consultant contracts including preparing scopes of work/budgets reviewing study plans technical reports and submittals from consultants/contractors.
- The ability to write clear and concise technical reports in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work well and collaborate with others in a team environment delivering complex multiyear projects.
Additional Information
- The full salary range for this position is$72.38 $84.28 per hour.Workplace Schedule/Environment:
- This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Starting January 2 2025 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.
Application Expectation:An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration.PleaseDO NOTattach resumes and cover letters as they will not be considered in the review of candidates qualifications.
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records incompliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SME 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.Benefits:The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and longterm disability insurance for employees and their dependents.More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: 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 Erika Monroe at .
Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page Experience:
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Employment Type
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