Seattle City Light · 18 hours ago
Term-Limited Temporary Resident Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$62.79/hr - $70.35/hr
4+ years expSeattle City Light is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities, recognized for its leadership in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. They are seeking a Term-Limited Temporary Resident Engineer to oversee construction contract administration for public works projects, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and coordinating with various stakeholders.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Participating in pre-bid walk-throughs and constructability reviews
Chairing pre-construction meetings
Performing and overseeing quality assurance inspections and assuring overall compliance with contract requirements and permits
Documenting construction activities through daily reports, photographs, and as-built records
Tracking construction progress against schedules
Measuring and preparing contractor payment documentation
Coordinating design clarifications
Evaluating and formulating responses to claims
Negotiating and preparing contract change orders
Coordinating with project stakeholders including contractors, project managers, engineers, consultants, and others
Monitoring site safety practices and best work practices to ensure environmental protection, coordinating final inspections and punch lists
Completing contractor performance evaluations; and
Supervising and training associate and assistant inspectors
Qualification
Required
Requires four years civil engineering experience, and an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college level coursework in engineering and construction 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)
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of construction management, including the methods, materials, equipment and techniques used in the construction, inspection, and administration of public works contracts
Knowledge of electrical systems construction and maintenance
Experience or ability to lead/supervise associate and assistant inspectors
Experience in claims/risk management strategies
Experience reading and interpreting contract documents and evaluating and tracking construction schedules
Ability to foster a collaborative work environment and successfully coordinate the effort of a project team
Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel and a working knowledge of scheduling software
Excellent written and oral communications
Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse customer base is essential
Preferred
Construction Manager or Project Management certification
A combination of five years of construction management and/or project management experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
Seattle City Light
Seattle City Light, one of the nation’s largest municipal utilities, generates and delivers affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible power to the homes, businesses, and communities we serve.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Debra Smith
CEO/General Manager
Kirsty Grainger
Chief Financial Officer
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