Water Utility Infrastructure Planning Civil Engineer, Senior

Seattle, OR - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 74 - 87

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position 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 candidates 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 SPUs Transmission & Distribution Systems Planning Section within Planning & Program Management Division and focus on planning and initiating water infrastructure capital improvement projects. Youll 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 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 Website
SPU Workplace Expectations(Download PDF reader)
Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits toOur City ValuesandRace 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.

Why Join Our Team 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

Essential Duties:Carry out water system planning and analysis to identify prioritize budget and accomplish critical upgrade work in SPUs 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 positions 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 SPUs 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 SPUs 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.
Work with Water Seismic Resiliency Program Manager on implementing the recommendations of SPUs 2018 Water System Seismic Study including prioritizing and carrying out seismic resiliency projects for the water transmission system.
Work collaboratively with internal partners to develop and implement asset management plans for water transmission system assets including pipelines and appurtenances concrete reservoirs meters and pump stations.
Develop RFPs lead consultant selection processes and negotiate and manage consultant contracts for planning analysis/ assessments and development of capital project options.
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.
Prepare and make presentations to the Water Operating Board and other wholesale customers as requested.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover orcontainthe complete list of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe 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 drivers 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 environmentwith 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 candidates 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 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 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 Charles Gilmore at

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Position DescriptionAn 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 candidates qualifications.Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer in the Water Planning...