Assistant City Engineer

About the Role

The City of Olympia is looking for an Assistant City Engineer who knows how to turn plans into projects—and projects into infrastructure the community relies on every day. From streets and utilities to development review and inspections, this role is about making sure the work gets done right, from start to finish. If you take pride in solid work, leading a team, and delivering results that stand the test of time, you’ll find real purpose in serving Olympia.

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing assigned activities within the Engineering Division of the City of Olympia Public Works Department. Work includes managing capital improvement projects including design, bidding, construction, and administration; managing inspection staff for public works and private development construction projects; reviewing private development land use and engineering plans; and managing and implementing the City’s Engineering Design and Development Standards.

• Ability to lead all processes, activities, and personnel pertaining to construction inspection for public works and private development projects.
• Experience with private development land use and engineering plan review.
• Ability to coordinate public utility infrastructure and engineering design, construction, and inspection work with other Public Works divisions and City departments, outside agencies and jurisdictions, private developers, and consultants.
• Experience leading processes, activities, and personnel pertaining to the design and construction of capital projects.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of civil engineering, design, and construction.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques utilized to effectively manage and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Ability to manage the City’s Engineering Design and Development Standards, enforce them in all engineering permits and capital projects, and manage changes to the standards.
• Ability to uphold engineering standards while demonstrating professional judgement to compromise and be flexible when necessary to achieve project outcomes that are in the best interest of the City.
• Experience negotiating and problem solving to reach the best alternative to move projects forward.

This position is full time with the option of a flexible schedule and remote work hours. The position will occasionally work outside of business hours to support inspection staff and to attend evening meetings.

If you have questions about the Assistant City Engineer position, please contact Jeff Johnstone, City Engineer, .us.