Engineering Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory and managerial capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job specifically related to water and/or wastewater engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification in Washington State (or ability to obtain one within 6 months)
• Valid State of Washington Driver’s License and proof of insurance, if requested
• Successful completion of a general employment verification
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s Degree in Engineering will count towards one-year work experience.
• A Doctor’s Degree in Engineering will count towards another year of work experience.
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 1 Certification
• Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification
• Water Distribution Manager 2 Certification

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and implements strategies and programs to accomplish Utilities Division goals, priorities and objectives.
• Manages the Division’s resources – budget, employees and equipment.
• Develops, interprets, monitors, adjusts and implements policies and procedures and establishes precedent for the work of the Utilities Division and the County satellite management program.
• Evaluates and analyzes the Utilities programs including: short and long range planning; analyzing overall workload; ensuring that activities are goal oriented by prioritizing work assignments and adjusting resource allocations; and determining the need for the additional resources or contract services.
• Supervises staff; prioritizes, assigns and monitors work; evaluates performance; initiates and implements decisions regarding employees selection and discipline; ensures resources are available for department operations; and provides staff training and cross-training.
• Represents the County and/or the department at various events such as meetings, hearings, training, and bid openings; ensures that County and/or department goals, objectives, views and positions are represented.
• Confers with elected officials, department heads, local, state and federal officials; coordinates activities with community groups; explains and promotes programs to the constituents; responds to most sensitive inquiries and complaints and resolves policy and technical issues.
• Supervises, reviews and approves the development of contracts, agreements and resolutions and monitors contractor or vendor performance and contract compliance.
• Researches, analyzes, and responds to legal issues and systems problems; oversees reporting and control methods; and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepares plans and specifications for system improvements; reviews and approves plans and specifications submitted by developers and their consultants; and prepares funding applications.
• Other duties required.

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD)
• Retirement Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave