Associate Operations Engineer (Assoc CE)

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Water Line of Business (WLOB) has an opening for an Associate Civil Engineer to serve as the Associate Operations Engineer in the Utility Operations & Maintenance Division (UOM). As the Associate Operations Engineer, you will work closely with the Operations Engineer leveraging your knowledge of civil engineering and project planning and design review. Participate in Capital Improvement Project (CIP) workgroups representing the UOM division, as well as WLOB. Assist with planning and coordination in support of CIP and UOM in-house utility work. Develop cost estimates for planned and emergency repair work. Monitor work of contractors to ensure work is completed per design and in compliance with contract provisions and scope. Central to this work is communication and collaboration with UOM staff on operations & maintenance (O&M) project work and emergency response as well coordination with various SPU divisions such as Construction Management, Engineering, Transmission and Distribution, and Logistics. This position is part of the Utility Operations group and will report to the Utility Operations Manager. About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (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 businesses. In 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 highest benefits possible for every investment we make. SPU commits to Our City Values , Workplace Expectations , and Racial Equity and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We support and hold ourselves accountable by eliminating barriers to access and providing employees with equitable opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

Three (3) years of professional civil engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
Other combinations of education and/or experience which provide preparation to do professional civil engineering work.
At the time of appointment, must hold a valid Washington State Driver License.

Nice To Haves

Current EIT Certification or plan to obtain.
Recent experience in the design of water and/or wastewater conveyance & pumping systems
Recent experience with CIP projects, water and/or wastewater.
Experience with plan review and cost estimating.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Field experience coordinating with maintenance and field staff.
Strong customer service orientation.
Willing to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

Assist Operations Engineer in all aspects of UOM planned work and emergency response, CIP and field O&M support.
Facilitate O&M planning/construction meetings.
Participate in CIP and field construction meetings.
Assist in the review of CIP and in-house O&M project plans, shop drawings & specifications and construction estimates, and recommend edits or approval to Operations Engineer and UOM managers.
Meet with representatives of UOM and other city departments, contractors, and consultants to discuss current or proposed projects.
Assist UOM and Transmission & Distribution staff in the field when necessary.
Support the Operations Engineer in responding to system emergencies in the field.
Work closely with Operations Engineer, UOM, and Transmission & Distribution staff in support of CIP, planned O&M work, and emergency response.