Seattle Parks and Recreation ยท 3 days ago
Park Engineer (Manager3,Engrng&Plans Rev)
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$61.90/hr - $92.84/hr
10+ years expSeattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) provides welcoming and safe opportunities for community engagement and stewardship of the land. The Parks Engineer will lead the Engineering and Technical Services Group, overseeing engineering design and technical services for the entire parks system and coordinating with various city departments and external entities.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Engineering analysis and design
Review of consultant designs
Administration of the Department's Public Works construction program including contract review
Design and support of in-house construction projects
Construction and field inspections
Review of technical submittals
Landslide response
Site assessment
Permitting support
Structural evaluation
Condition assessment
Emergency management
Interdepartmental coordination
Engineering records management
Develop and update construction standards
Environmental support, including hazmat response and safety protocols
Land surveying services
Property management support
Review of other department/agency/private projects and their impacts on Parks
Support of budget development and grant applications
Qualification
Required
Ten (10) years professional engineering experience
Five (5) years supervisory experience
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or other state with licensing comity to State of Washington
Current, valid driver's license
Preferred
Expertise/familiarity with multiple engineering, survey, and/or scientific fields
Demonstrated ability to supervise staff with different technical skills and educational background than your own
Design/construction background related to: Drainage, stormwater and/or sewer systems, including familiarity with green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) design and code requirements
Buildings/facilities such as community centers and swimming pools, including familiarity with relevant permit requirements and the IBC
Docks, piers, and other marine structures
Corrosion, coatings or cathodic protection design and inspection
Major earthwork such as grading, roadwork, retaining walls, etc
Wetlands, creeks, steep slopes, other environmentally critical areas
Structures such as bridges, buildings, roof systems, including familiarity with applicable seismic codes
Communication, control, lighting, and/or electrical systems
HVAC, pumps, and other mechanical systems
Familiarity with electrical distribution system design/requirements as related to civil construction, both primary and secondary systems
Familiarity with geotechnical concepts and soil/slope stability concerns, especially with respect to steep slopes and landslide-prone areas
Familiarity with environmental agencies and regulations
Well-developed written and oral communication skills
Experience using AutoCAD or Civil3D
Intermediate-level skills/training in use of Microsoft Word
Advanced training/experience with Microsoft Excel, to include creation of macros and ability to understand and edit Visual Basic subroutines
Experience working cooperatively with outside agencies
Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-cultural workforce serving a diverse customer base
Able to lift and manipulate 20 pounds comfortably as needed for work in the field
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the flexibility to change priorities when necessary
The ability to work well independently and on a team
The successful candidate should be creative, efficient, well-organized, resourceful and patient
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle Parks and Recreation
Seattle Parks and Recreation provides welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community, and promotes responsible stewardship of the land.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
C. Rose Smith
Executive Assistant to Robert Stowers, Enterprise Partnerships in Community (EPIC) Division Director
Lisa Ciecko
Manager | Green Seattle Partnership, Integrated Pest Management, and Wildlife Management
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