Civil Engineer, Senior

City of Seattle•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is a municipally owned utility recognized for affordable, reliable electricity, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The Engineering & Technology Operations Division is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer to serve as project engineer on technically complex, visible, or high-priority projects and programs within the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Unit. The work combines technical engineering responsibilities with coordination and administration. The position supervises and performs senior-level professional civil engineering work in planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining municipal public works, utilities, and services projects. It reports to the Civil Engineer, Supervisor. Work is primarily in a City office environment, with field assignments that may involve varied weather, traffic, hazardous or toxic substances, and construction sites. Overnight travel may be required. Employees also participate in the utility’s required Emergency Response Program, supporting emergency operations in a role generally aligned with their regular duties. The advertised full salary range is $74.99 to $87.31 per hour. The City offers vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

Requirements

Five years of professional civil engineering experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology, or a combination of education, training, and experience that provides an equivalent background to perform the work.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
Current Washington State driver’s license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Experience reflecting a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Civil Engineering or coursework toward an advanced degree.
Background in urban municipal utility infrastructure design, including experience in site development and grading, hydraulics and drainage, domestic water supply or wastewater systems, roadway and pavement design, geologic hazards evaluation and mitigation, erosion and sedimentation control, marine and boat facilities, and river or stream engineering.
Experience reading, interpreting, and creating design plans, specifications, construction schedules, and other construction documents.
Experience working with a wide range of people in a team environment to develop operationally sound, environmentally responsible, and financially responsible solutions.
Experience prioritizing work to meet project deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities while maintaining a strong commitment to customer service.
Experience leading technical project work from start to finish and introducing new and innovative ideas.
Desire and ability to become a division and utility resource in an area of expertise and to mentor younger engineers.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate work efforts with multiple engineering disciplines and work units.
Lead or serve as project engineer on technically complex, visible, or controversial projects and programs involving multiple design specialties, including drainage, water and wastewater systems, SPCC plans, hydroelectric and substation civil infrastructure, marine and boat facilities, bridges, roadway improvements, and geologic hazard mitigation.
Support the Underground Cable Replacement Program and hydro-relicensing and implementation through document review, engineering studies, research, and civil engineering support as needed.
Prepare preliminary and final design plans, design criteria, reports, calculations, and models for civil engineering projects, and provide construction support.
Prepare cost estimates, engineering and feasibility reports, and studies for public works projects and utility improvements.
Prepare technical specifications and plans, project schedules, progress and final reports, and estimates.
Review final plans, specifications, estimates, and agreements as a divisional reviewer.
Coordinate and oversee contractors, affected public agencies, and utility crews.
Prepare and administer consultant and construction contracts and scopes of work; monitor contract progress and review invoices for approval.
Serve as a civil engineering Subject Matter Expert.
Meet with the public and representatives of other agencies and City departments to discuss current or proposed projects.
Make presentations and act as team leader on special projects as assigned.
Participate in the Emergency Response Program to support emergency operations.