Sr. Engineering Project Manager Job Kenmore area,Washington USA,Engineering

Northshore Utility District in Kenmore, Washington is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager.
License: PE Preferred, Not Required
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule or Standard Monday - Friday

Northshore Utility District (NUD) is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager with minimum of 8 years’ experience in Capital Improvement and/or Developer Extension projects to join our team. In this role, you will take on meaningful work that directly supports the growth and reliability of public infrastructure for the community we serve.

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

Annual salary without a PE: $121,429 - $159,792
Annual salary with PE: $129,330 - $170,189

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, but the first review of applicants begins on October 16, 2026.

Works independently under general supervision to provide professional engineering services for the planning, scope and budget development, design, project management, permitting, construction management, public involvement for capital improvement projects and developer extensions. Administers consultant contracts and manages consultants during design and provides support during construction. 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 complex technical engineering support to staff and other departments.

REPORTING DIRECTLY TO:

Prepares and reviews studies, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for Capital Improvement Projects and Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Manages consultants working on the design of capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Performs project management including project scope, schedule, and budget development, monitoring, controls, and reporting.
Provides construction support for capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Successfully prioritize 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 updating 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…