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City of Spokane · 1 day ago

Senior Engineer I-II

Spokane, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

The City of Spokane is seeking advanced-level engineering professionals to serve as project managers and provide guidance in engineering design and construction management for public and private infrastructure projects. The role involves overseeing staff and consultants, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing project budgets and timelines.

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Responsibilities

Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures for assigned operations

Monitors activities of the work unit. Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures, provides recommendations, reviews with appropriate management staff, and implements improvements

Performs advanced technical calculations; develops construction documents including plans, specifications, and estimates; ensures functions meet all applicable laws, regulations, and City policies. Reviews plans, design drawings, calculations, and specifications of staff and consultant engineers for conformity with City Design Standards, policies, regulations, and ordinances

Participates in budget preparation. Identifies resource needs, prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications, and monitors expenditures. Tracks Federal, State, and local funding related to various projects and studies

Supervises and gives technical advice and guidance to staff and consultants concerning project feasibility, design, or execution; provides support for design-related questions or necessary revisions throughout project work. Ensures staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols

Serves as a project manager. Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates detailed phases of work. Develops project charters and scopes, conducts project site visits and field exploration, oversees project design, construction, and implementation, and coordinates project operations with other divisions and outside agencies. Ensures projects meet mandated engineering standards, budgeted funds, best practices, and City goals and objectives

Prepares requests for proposals for professional and other contracted services. Evaluates proposals and recommends award, negotiates contracts, and administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality. Reviews change orders for errors and omissions and incorporates changes into future designs

Supervises and assigns work to staff and consultants performing engineering design and construction work related to public works projects and systems; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion

Performs complex study and analysis of issues or systems; develops and calibrates the analysis procedures for investigation to determine quality results

Provides staff assistance to management. Prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records and files. Ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities

Answers questions and provides information to the public. Prioritizes, addresses, and resolves inquiries from internal and external sources, complaints, and administrative issues.; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues. Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private organizations, community groups, contractors, developers, and the public. May testify as an expert in hearings or appeals relevant to the work

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseProject managementConstruction managementBudget preparationTechnical calculationsStaff supervisionPublic communicationProposal evaluationSafety complianceAnalytical skills

Required

Experience: Six years of professional engineering work experience with two years as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Possession of a valid State of Washington Professional Engineer (PE) license in engineering or designated specialty area, to be maintained throughout employment. Applicants licensed in other states must obtain Washington State PE license within six months of appointment

Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment

Experience: Ten years of professional engineering work experience with six years as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment