Seattle Public Utilities · 8 hours ago
Water Utility Infrastructure Planning Civil Engineer, Senior
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$74.99/hr - $87.31/hr
5+ years expSeattle Public Utilities (SPU) is recruiting for a Senior Civil Engineer in the Water Planning & Program Management Division. This role focuses on planning and oversight of water transmission system asset management and capital improvement programs, ensuring the effective management and rehabilitation of the water transmission system.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Carry out water system planning and analysis to identify, prioritize, budget, and accomplish critical upgrade work in SPU's water transmission system
Develop project alternatives, carry out options analysis, identify preferred alternatives, develop project scopes and budgets and secure project approvals
Serve as Water Transmission System Capital Program Manager: Direct and oversee water transmission system asset management and capital improvement programs
Programs under this position's oversight include transmission pipelines & facilities rehabilitation, cathodic protection program, transmission system water storage facilities & pump stations, and metering
Capital program management work includes lead responsibility for assessment, planning, prioritizing and initiation of transmission system capital investments, formulating and managing capital program budgets, working collaboratively with SPU’s Project Delivery and Engineering Branch to implement, track, and execute capital plans and projects
Act as Subject Matter Expert: Develop familiarity with the Seattle water transmission system, including the wholesale systems, and over time become a subject matter expert on SPU's water pipelines and transmission system assets and operations
Assist in problem solving for issues that develop on the transmission system including major infrastructure failures, and support / oversee planning and analysis for major internal SPU transmission system repair projects
Work with Water Seismic Resiliency Program Manager on implementing the recommendations of SPU's 2018 Water System Seismic Study including prioritizing and carrying out seismic resiliency projects for the water transmission system
Work collaboratively with internal partners to develop and implement asset management plans for water transmission system assets including pipelines and appurtenances, concrete reservoirs, meters and pump stations
Develop RFPs, lead consultant selection processes and negotiate and manage consultant contracts for planning, analysis/ assessments and development of capital project options
Coordinate contracts, designs, and new water transmission infrastructure construction with other agencies such as Sound Transit and WA State DOT
Serve as Water Line of Business reviewer of final plans, specifications, estimates, and agreements
Coordinate work of contractors affected, public agencies, and utility crews
Meet with representatives of other agencies and City departments to discuss current or proposed projects
Participate / lead real property negotiations and real property rights enforcement involving transmission system assets
Assure that SPU is reimbursed for its support for work by other agencies on SPU property
Participate in / lead the development of cost sharing or reimbursement agreements and set up billable activities to track SPU costs
Prepare and make presentations to the Water Operating Board and other wholesale customers as requested
Qualification
Required
Requires five (5) years' professional civil engineering experience
Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology
Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility
Preferred
Experience in water and wastewater system planning, design, construction and utility asset management
Water system planning/ engineering experience specific to water transmission and distribution system pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs and related appurtenances
Good working knowledge of water system infrastructure and water system operations
Experience administering consultant contracts, including preparing scopes of work/budgets, reviewing study plans, technical reports, and submittals from consultants/contractors
The ability to write both clear and concise technical reports and business communications in a timely and efficient manner
Demonstrated ability to successfully work well in a team environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, delivering complex multiyear projects
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Free Orca Pass
City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
Vacation
Holidays
Sick leave
Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Public Utilities
We foster healthy people, the environment, and the economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frana Milan
Strategic Funding and Partnerships Advisor
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