Engineering Manager Utilities

Why its a great opportunity:In this role within the Sewer and Water Utilities Division your engineering expertise will support the Chambers Creek Regional Treatment Plant the Cascadia Treatment Plant and the Collection/Conveyance system operating from the Sewer & Traffic OPs (STOP) facility. You will be leading teams for programs such as the Sewer Improvement Program Sewer Development Engineering Review Sewer Development Construction Inspection outside agency interlocal agreements sewer system standards management and more. You and your teams focus will be on project planning/modeling development review and inspection system preservation assessment and sewer code enforcement ensuring reliable service across Pierce County.

Why its a great department:PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people infrastructure systems and policies. PPWs team has more than 800 members that collaborate innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems sewer systems airports ferries building permits environmental review sustainability community planning and code enforcement - just to name a few!

Learn more about Planning and Public Workshere.

How to be successful in the role:Your success will come from utilizing your engineering skills but also from leading training and supporting your teams customers managers and external stakeholders in efforts towards the Divisions goals and needs. Your experience with management of multiple projects shifting priorities and multitasking will further ensure your success.

Your future in this role:You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Coordinate Department activities with other governmental agencies. Ensure County compliance with state and federal regulations including technical and policy coordination with outside agencies.
• Plan capital improvement programs for the department; integrate programming and operations with other departments; coordinate and monitor programs in accordance with overall county goals and objectives.
• Plan research and develop long range plans including the future planning for the expansion of existing programs projects capital facilities and assets.
• Participate in the preparation of the departmental budget and is responsible for the allocation of funds within the appropriate budget areas. Make decisions on budget matters and cost control and monitoring.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be found here.

• Eight years of progressively responsible work experience /or postsecondary education in the field of civil engineering OR
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field AND
• Five or more years of supervisory or management experience is required.
• This position requires certification as a Professional Engineer by the State of Washington or the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid drivers license is required.

As a condition of employment the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting APPLY above or go to: you have a question about this opportunity please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the Countys needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments phone screen and interviews.

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