Senior Engineering Project Manager

Senior Engineering Project Manager

Northshore Utility District in Kenmore, Washington is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Developer Extension and/or Capital Improvement projects is required.

Pay Range: $118K – $160K DOE

License: PE Preferred, Not Required

Schedule:

9/80 Work Schedule

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We offer competitive wages (75th percentile of comparable agencies) and pay is based on experience and whether you hold a current WA Professional Engineer (PE) License, which is preferred but not required.

• Without a PE: $118,237 - $155,592 annually
• With PE: $121,959 - $160,491 annually

At NUD, we prioritize work‑life balance and long‑term career stability. Our employees enjoy a flexible 9/80 work schedule, giving you every other Friday off, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and families
• Participation in the Washington State Pension System
• 2% employer match on your deferred compensation
• $2,000/$4,000 employer funded HRA/VEBA annually (based on medical plan selection)
• AND MORE

This position is open until it is filled.

Works independently under general supervision to provide professional engineering services for the planning, budget development, design, permitting, Developer Extensions, and public involvement for capital improvement projects. Administers consultant contracts and manages consultants during design and provides support during construction for design modifications and project closeout. Provides Board reports and status reports. Participates in studies, comprehensive plan updates, project status updates, and engineering department policy decisions.

Assists in the development of engineering standards and policies. Provides technical support to other departments.

Examples of Duties:

• Prepares and reviews studies, plans, specifications, and cost estimates for District Capital Improvement Projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Manages consultants working on the design of District capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Provides construction support for District capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Successfully prioritizes competing deadlines, schedules, and resources among a variety of customers to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Works closely with the Maintenance & Operations Department to ensure that projects meet the long‑term ownership and maintenance requirements of the District.
• Assists in maintaining standard plans and specifications.
• Conduct site visits that include travel between job sites, (1–2 times per week) to assess design proposals for accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Prepares Board reports and provides project status updates.
• Assists in planning and budgeting capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions.
• Assists in developing Engineering Department policy.
• Coordinates outside agency projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive understanding of the operations of a public water and sewer utility.
• Highly proficient in civil engineering aspects of design, operation, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Highly proficient in the preparation, reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Proficient in all phases of project management.
• Proficient in the development and interpretation of legal descriptions and in obtaining and utilizing field survey information.
• Proficient in the use of GIS mapping.
• Ability to deal tactfully with coworkers, contractors, consultants, permitting agencies and the public.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to reliably travel to multiple job sites per week by a method that allows timely arrival. If driving a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license may be necessary.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
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