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Port of Seattle · 2 days ago

Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Senior Engineer - Civil

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $194K/yr

10+ years exp

The Port of Seattle is a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. They are seeking an Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Senior Engineer - Civil to coordinate and direct capital and expense projects, ensuring the effective management and maintenance of civil infrastructure. This role involves leading asset management programs, developing maintenance strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

TransportationTravel

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide direction to multiple capital and expense projects and act as a project sponsor for infrastructure renewal and replacement, and/or expansion projects to support operational needs

Coordinate, plan, and implement facility-wide systems and be a subject matter expert for civil infrastructure and systems

Lead developing and defining asset management program for civil assets

Conduct annual inventory and verification for financial regulatory requirements and develop renewal and replacement programs for systems

Develop requirements and perform lead planning studies to support long-term vision and prepare and present presentations and memos for leadership to explain planning initiatives

Lead the development of preventative maintenance programs for operations and maintenance of civil infrastructure and systems to maintain aviation operations and maximize life cycle of systems

Develop, maintain, and govern civil design guidelines and standards for facility and infrastructure

Conduct integration of new methods, systems, technologies, materials, programs or processes including research of innovative or specialized solutions

Strategically initiate and sponsor capital projects to support comprehensive infrastructure plan and implement design vision to provide critical input to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required capital development plan

Evaluate project design drawings for large capital and expense projects for conformance to standards and specifications and coordination with other capital projects and expansion of existing infrastructure

Provide construction administration for large size capital projects including submittals, Request for Information (RFI), site observation, construction meetings, and punch walks

Qualification

Civil EngineeringAsset ManagementInfrastructure PlanningProject ManagementProfessional Engineering LicensePreventative MaintenanceConstruction AdministrationCommunicationLeadership SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Ten (10) years of experience in infrastructure planning, design, integration, modeling, maintenance, construction, and/or project management related to facilities

A bachelor's degree in engineering may be substituted for four (4) years of experience

Professional Engineering license

Ability to apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work

Ability to analyze and synthesize information from a variety of sources

Excellent time management skills including prioritizing work and meeting deadlines

Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and active listening communication skills

Ability to convey complex and technical details to individuals with varying degrees of technical knowledge

Effective leadership skills to mentor and advise engineering and architectural staff, including supervisory duties

Effective negotiation skills to resolve interdepartmental conflict over design solutions

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships on large capital projects to gain trust and establish credibility at all organizational levels

Ability to collaborate, manage, and lead multiple complex projects from multi-discipline teams

Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle

Compliance with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements

Pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Obtain a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance

Obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Benefits

Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.

Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.

Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.

Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.

Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.

Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.

Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.

Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.

Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Company

Port of Seattle

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The Port of Seattle is a public agency that controls Seattle’s seaport and airport operations.

Founded in 1911

Seattle, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.portseattle.org/Pages/default.aspx

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