Watershed Engineer (Civil Engineer, Associate)
Watershed Engineer (Civil Engineer, Associate)
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Position Description
Seattle Public Utilities is hiring a civil engineer who wants their work to matteron the ground in the watershed and for over 1.6 million people who rely on clean drinking water every day.
This role goes far beyond office plans and spreadsheets. As a Watershed Engineer youll lead critical infrastructure projects that protect water quality preserve habitats and ensure long-term access across Seattles municipal watersheds.
In this role youll manage a diverse mix of engineering permitting and fieldwork responsibilities across the Cedar River and South Fork Tolt River Municipal Watersheds as well as Lake Youngs. From forest roads to bridge networks your work will support emergency response tribal access and environmental stewardship while meeting complex regulatory requirements.
Join a multidisciplinary team of hydrologists biologists equipment operators tribal partners and city staff dedicated to keeping Seattles watersheds safe functional and resilient.
About Seattle Public Utilities:Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered 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 toOur City Values andRace and Social Justice as core principles that guide our 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 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
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include:
Design and Manage Watershed Infrastructure Projects: Plan design and oversee construction maintenance and decommissioning of forest roads bridges and related infrastructure to protect water quality and habitat.
Lead Field Investigations and Compliance Efforts: Conduct site assessments develop cost estimates and work plans and ensure compliance with environmental regulations including the Endangered Species Act Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act.
Oversee Contracting and Project Delivery: Manage consultant contracts prepare bid documents and administer project budgets for both capital and operations & maintenance work.
Coordinate with Partners and Stakeholders: Work closely with Tribes utilities landowners and local state and federal agencies to align on watershed access project planning and regulatory obligations.
Support Interdisciplinary Teams and Internal Crews: Provide technical leadership to project teams guide SPU field crews and collaborate with engineers hydrologists biologists and other professionals across departments.
Monitor and Report on Watershed Assets: Manage the bridge inspection program monitor forest road conditions and maintain SPUs rock source development plans to support long-term resilience of municipal watershed infrastructure.
*Please note this job advertisement is not designed 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
Education and Experience:Bachelor of Science 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)
AND
Experience:Three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience
Education/Experience Equivalent: In lieu of a Bachelors Degree in an accredited program four (4) additional years of civil engineering work experience under the supervision of a licensed engineer may be substituted.
Desired Experience:Experiencewith bridge inspectionmaintenanceregulationsand procedures
Experience with forest road improvementstandards and regulatory requirements
Experience withwater conveyance: peak flow fish passage culvert sizingandwater qualityregulatory requirements
Experience managingmultiple budgets including those for capitalimprovement and operationsand maintenanceindependently and in collaboration with Watershed Operations Manager
Experience with managing permitting processes working closely with regulatory agencies to ensurecompliancewith local state and federal regulations including the Cedar River Watershed Habitat Conservation PlanandForest Practices rulesfor all Watershed Operations construction maintenance and operational activities
Experience withutilizingtools like GIS CAD and the Maximo system to manage data plan projectswritereportsandprovide technical documentation.Some of these tools may be used to develop new mobile applications to gather data such as the Culvert Inspection Application and Watershed Road Assessment Tool. In addition to office tools the Watershed Engineerutilizessurvey instruments to conduct field work such as clinometer handheld laser laser level and total station for various field engineering applications.
License Certification and Other Requirements:
- Current State of Washington drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility
- Hazardous materials/toxics work may require specialized health & safety training and certification
Work Environment/Physical Demands:- Field assignments may 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.
Additional Information
This position is a fully in-office position scheduled as four (4) 10-hour shifts per week. This position does not offer remote or hybrid work.
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.
The full salary range for this position is:$60.15 - $70.20 HourlyHow to Apply:For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Ernest Stephensat .Submit complete City of Seattle online application
Resume or cover letter is not required and will not be used
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday 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 Citys website at: Experience:
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