Engineering Services Manager

Engineering Services Division Manager

The Engineering Services Division Manager leads and oversees the Engineering Services Division within the Public Works Department, providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational management for a broad range of public infrastructure programs and projects. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing engineering services related to County roads, bridges, utilities, the Olympic Discovery Trail, and other capital improvement initiatives.

The role manages division staff, budgets, project delivery, and engineering operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional engineering standards.

Working with considerable independence, the position supports the County Engineer in fulfilling statutory responsibilities, oversees capital planning, grant administration, and infrastructure project development from design through construction, and fosters strong partnerships with government agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and the public to deliver safe, effective, and sustainable public works projects.

Typical duties include supervising, directing, and providing personnel action recommendations for the engineering services team; providing technical advice, guidance, and support; developing, evaluating, and implementing methods and processes to improve workflow; prioritizing, scheduling, and coordinating project development; ensuring compliance with federal, state, and county standards; overseeing safety functions; and managing the County Bridge Program.

Education/Training:
Requires a Bachelor's degree (BS) or higher in Civil Engineering or related field. Experience/

Qualifications:

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience related to roads, bridges, and/or sewer/water utilities; one (1) year of direct responsibility for performance of a team and/or multiple functional areas involving subordinate employees; must be registered as a Professional Engineer in Washington State. Local government public works experience with roads and utilities is highly desirable.

At Clallam County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Clallam County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. County paid benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, HRA Veba, life and disability insurance, wellness benefit program, infant at work program, employee assistance program, transportation program/transit pass, training and career development program, retirement, deferred compensation, and generous vacation and paid sick leave.