Engineering Manager - Utilities

Pierce County • Tacoma, WA

20h

About The Position

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. Your focus will be on project planning/modeling, development review and inspection, system preservation assessment, and sewer code enforcement, ensuring reliable service across Pierce County. PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s 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. 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 Division’s goals and needs. Your experience with management of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and multitasking will further ensure your success. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Five or more years of supervisory or management experience is required.
• 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 driver’s license is required.
• Applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager