Engineering Project Manager

Northshore Utility District in Kenmore, WA is seeking an Engineering Project Manager.

Pay Range: $107K – $150K DOE,
License: PE Preferred, Not Required

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule or Standard Monday - Friday

Northshore Utility District (NUD) is seeking an Engineering Project Manager with minimum of 4 years’ experience in Developer Extension and/or Capital Improvement 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 PE: $107,061 - $140,886
• Annual salary with PE: $114,016 - $150,038

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 project management over consultant engineering services for the planning, scope and budget development, design, permitting, public involvement, and construction management for capital improvement projects. Administers consultant contracts and manages consultants during design and provides engineering support to staff and other departments.

• Functions as primary point of contact and are responsible for the coordination of projects with consultants, departmental staff;
  City and regulatory agencies (local, state, and federal) for projects in the planning, design, permitting, and bidding phase of Capital Projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Coordinates and reviews studies, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for Developer Extensions and/or Capital Improvement Projects.
• Performs project management including project scope, schedule, and budget development, monitoring, controls, and reporting.
• Manages consultants working on the design and construction of capital improvement and/or Developer Extensions projects.
• Participates in studies, comprehensive plan updates, project status updates, and engineering department policy decisions.
• Provides technical support to other departments.
• Assists with construction management support, including reviews of submittals, requests for information, change orders, and pay estimates.
• Ability to 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 maintaining standard plans and specifications.
• Prepares Board reports and provides project status updates.
• Assists in planning and budgeting capital improvement projects.
• Assists in developing Engineering Department policy.
• Coordinates with consultants and other agencies on District improvements included in other agency projects.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

• Comprehensive understanding of the operations of a public water and sewer utility.
• Proficient in understanding civil engineering aspects of design, operation, construction and…