Civil Engineer Supervisor

Overview

Position Description

Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Seattle’s waterways and environmental health? Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) has a position opening for a Civil Engineer Supervisor within the Engineering and Technical Services Division (ETSD). SPU is committed to service excellence and is looking for candidates with a Civil Engineer Supervisor background. A successful candidate would provide an exceptional work ethic, a team-oriented mindset and the ability to work with a diverse staff in a dynamic work environment.

This position is represented by PROTEC
17 Professional and Technical Employees.

If you’re ready to combine your engineering expertise with meaningful environmental action, join us in creating a cleaner, healthier future for Seattle.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), please review SPU resources and plans (external links may be provided by SPU).

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.

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:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate)

Supervises staff performing or serves as project engineer and Engineer of Record on technically complex, visible and/or controversial projects or programs involving several design specialties including: drinking water pipelines, conveyance pipes, valving, pump stations, ER-DIP, cathodic protection, water system appurtenances, site restoration, ADA ramp designs, and general utility infrastructure projects.

• Leads the Drinking Water Design and Engineering Group.
• Supervises activities of a design team in the preparation of preliminary and long range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed final construction plans, specifications, and agreements. Oversees project progress from design through construction.
• Monitors the work of consultants and construction contractors to ensure compliance with contract provisions and scope of work.
• Supervises the preparation of a variety of reports, correspondence and official documents.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
• Supervises the growth and development of staff.
• Ensure high quality design products from staff.

Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology or other combinations of education and/or experience which provides preparation to complete professional Civil Engineering work.

Experience: Requires six years professional civil engineering experience, including two years supervisory experience.

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.

You will be most successful in this role if you possess one or more of the following:

• Results and value driven.
• Experience and a desire to lead projects, initiatives, and people.
• Excellent people and communication skills – and a developed sense of emotional intelligence.
• Successful experience in mentoring and developing staff.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to public service and fostering trust in government.
• Highly organized.

Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.

• Field assignments may entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, and work in or near construction sites.
• May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

In addition to fully completing the online application, attach a current resume and a cover letter describing your work experiences and how they make you a good candidate for this role.

The full salary range for this…