Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Principal Engineer - Civil

Port of Seattle•SeaTac, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Principal Engineer – Civil, you will manage and coordinate airport systems with large-scale capital projects and long-term master planning to accommodate projected growth. You will coordinate, plan, and implement facility-wide systems at system level, serving as an advanced subject matter expert for civil infrastructure and systems. You will serve as the primary lead of critical regulatory systems and develop compliance and incident response. You will lead developing and defining the asset management program for civil assets. You will conduct annual inventory and verification for financial regulatory requirements and develop renewal and replacement programs for systems. You will develop requirements and perform project management responsibilities for expense planning studies and present information to executive leadership. You will lead the development of preventative maintenance programs for operations and maintenance of civil infrastructure and systems to maintain aviation operations and maximize life cycle of systems. You will develop, maintain, and govern civil design guidelines and standards for complex or critical facility and infrastructure. You will conduct the integration of new methods, systems, technologies, materials, programs, or processes including research of innovative or specialized solutions. You will strategically initiate and sponsor capital programs to support comprehensive infrastructure plan and implement design vision to provide critical input to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required capital development plan. You will perform advisory and infrastructure system planning work and approve or deny variance requests to existing infrastructure. You will be the subject matter expert and key stakeholder involved in sustainable framework decision analysis and total cost of ownership decision analysis tools. Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here . Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .

Requirements

Experienced – You have twelve (12) years of experience with infrastructure planning, design, integration, modeling, maintenance, construction, and/or project management related to facilities. A bachelor’s degree in engineering may be substituted for four (4) years of experience. You also have one (1) year of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
License – You have a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
Excellent Communicator – You have excellent verbal, written, presentation, and active listening communication skills. You can convey complex and technical details to individuals with varying degrees of technical knowledge.
Leader – You can demonstrate effective leadership skills to mentor and advise staff, including supervisory duties. You will provide oversight and review complex system models or options analysis and evaluate results and recommend corrections.
Collaborative – You can develop and maintain effective working relationships to gain trust and establish credibility at all organizational levels. You have advanced coordination skills to reconcile conflicting stakeholder interests in capital programs.
Innovative – You can analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources. You can improve processes and develop and implement innovative improvement to complex infrastructure.
Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle.
Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

We hope you have a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
We also hope you have Water Distribution Manager (WDM) certification.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate airport systems with large-scale capital projects and long-term master planning to accommodate projected growth.
Coordinate, plan, and implement facility-wide systems at system level, serving as an advanced subject matter expert for civil infrastructure and systems.
Serve as the primary lead of critical regulatory systems and develop compliance and incident response.
Lead developing and defining the asset management program for civil assets.
Conduct annual inventory and verification for financial regulatory requirements and develop renewal and replacement programs for systems.
Develop requirements and perform project management responsibilities for expense planning studies and present information to executive leadership.
Lead the development of preventative maintenance programs for operations and maintenance of civil infrastructure and systems to maintain aviation operations and maximize life cycle of systems.
Develop, maintain, and govern civil design guidelines and standards for complex or critical facility and infrastructure.
Conduct the integration of new methods, systems, technologies, materials, programs, or processes including research of innovative or specialized solutions.
Strategically initiate and sponsor capital programs to support comprehensive infrastructure plan and implement design vision to provide critical input to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required capital development plan.
Perform advisory and infrastructure system planning work and approve or deny variance requests to existing infrastructure.
Be the subject matter expert and key stakeholder involved in sustainable framework decision analysis and total cost of ownership decision analysis tools.

Benefits

Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.