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King County, WA · 1 month ago

Mechanical / Civil Engineering Supervisor

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$20K/yr - $40K/yr

18+ years exp

King County is a dedicated public service organization focused on environmental stewardship and providing clean water. The Engineering Supervisor will lead a talented team in managing engineering services for wastewater facilities, ensuring compliance with technical standards and optimizing project outcomes.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manages an Engineering work group providing Civil or Mechanical design services for projects that create or modify wastewater facilities using assigned engineering and designer staff

Plan, organize, and direct the work of assigned staff. Monitor work distribution with the assistance of discipline leads. Estimate staffing needs and schedules to meet completion dates for assigned work. Evaluate work progress and results and develop or initiate changes to achieve work objectives as needed

Direct the technical quality assurance review of drawings, specifications, and contract documents for compliance with established engineering or project standards and objectives. Coordinate the work of external consultants involved in design projects. Ensure that work is being performed according to agency technical standards

Forecast staffing needs and plan the work of engineering to cover essential functions and determine the proper balance of work between consultants and assigned engineering staff to optimize responsiveness, staff productivity, and the quality of wastewater projects

Provide or arrange for the official engineering position on issues related to the daily operation of WTD facilities and the design of future facilities including standards, standardized equipment, guide specifications, and design philosophy. Provide engineering advice to external County initiatives as requested

Qualification

Registered Professional Engineer (PE)MechanicalCivil Engineering degreeContract administrationEngineering design experienceConstruction methods knowledgeResource assessment skillsProject managementDecision qualityEnsures accountabilityBuilds effective teamsInstills trustRacially justCustomer focusedCollaborates

Required

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington

A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or related engineering degree

Eighteen (18) years of increasingly responsible experience in civil or mechanical engineering

Advanced knowledge of contract packaging and contract administration for public works

Demonstrated skill in assessing and determining the necessary resources to successfully accomplish work program(s)

Thorough knowledge of current engineering principles and practices, construction methods, materials, and equipment used for the construction and rehabilitation of collection and/or conveyance systems and wastewater treatment facilities

Increasingly responsible experience in a large, complex industrial or utility setting, preferably wastewater treatment, with experience in engineering design, project management, construction and/or maintenance, in an environment associated with major asset management / capital replacement programs

Preferred

Prior experience supervising engineers

Prior experience mentoring and training Entry and Journey level engineers

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs