Lead Engineer, Water

Sidara•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

TYLin is seeking a lead engineering professional to join its Water team in Washington State and lead and grow the wastewater discipline in the Pacific Northwest. The role combines technical leadership, project management, and business development for linear and facilities infrastructure projects. Near-term work includes leading infrastructure and facilities planning and design, conducting technical studies, preparing engineering reports, providing program management services, and developing business and client relationships. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile projects shaping Northwest infrastructure systems, solve complex infrastructure challenges, and work in a collaborative, nimble team environment. The successful candidate will help grow staff and the business, deliver quality projects, and expand client relationships.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a commensurate engineering discipline.
  • At least 10 years of experience.
  • At least 4 years in project and/or program management roles.
  • Experience designing wastewater linear infrastructure and facilities, or similar complex infrastructure and systems.
  • Business development experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State, or ability to obtain one.
  • Demonstrated project delivery experience, including managing client expectations, technical teams, and project finances.
  • In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and standards.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills, with attention to detail.
  • Self-starter with technical and entrepreneurial competencies to expand existing client relationships and establish new ones.
  • Demonstrated success leading and motivating technical teams with a professional, results-driven approach.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Oregon, Idaho, California, or Arizona.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

  • Direct, supervise, and mentor team members to support staff growth.
  • Oversee design performance and conduct technical peer reviews and quality-control reviews.
  • Develop innovative approaches to address clients’ challenges.
  • Work with senior management to develop and negotiate contract budgets and scopes of work.
  • Manage work-plan development, including identification of staffing needs and training requirements.
  • Lead project execution and delivery, including financial management, resource management, change-order management, client invoicing, and client satisfaction.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams, including subconsultants, across simultaneous projects of varying complexity.
  • Establish consistent quality-assurance processes and manage quality control of deliverables and submission materials.
  • Work with the Water Sector Manager to develop and execute a regional strategic plan.
  • Build and maintain relationships with municipal and industrial clients and industry organizations to pursue opportunities and grow the business.
  • Promote technical practices, innovation sharing, and knowledge management.
  • Participate in business development and identify and pursue strategic opportunities.
  • Lead marketing initiatives and pursuits, serving as champion for wastewater opportunities.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage.
  • Continuing education benefits.
  • Paid time off.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
  • Career development opportunities.
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