City engineer, Water Management

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• Assists the Director in providing overall direction and budget monitoring of the engineering, resource management and permitting divisions of the department. Has direct supervision over engineering staff.
• Helps develop and supervise the preparation and monitoring of the above division’s annual budget, including capital improvement projects.
• Assist Director in the development, award, and administration of public works construction and professional services contracts, including development of contract specifications.
• Serves as advisor to the Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager, Utility Advisory Committee, City Council and other agencies concerning all aspects of municipal utilities.
• Supervises the design, construction, and inspection of departmental projects.
• Assists in assuring compliance with local, State and Federal laws relative to the operation of the Department.
• Makes recommendations and assists in the development of local ordinances concerning issues of the department.
• Prepares and presents reports, verbally and in writing, to the Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager, City Council, Utility Advisory Committee, other agencies, concerning issues relative to the department.

Qualifications:

Education: BA or BS degree in engineering or related field. Registration as a Professional Engineer is required.

Experience:

Experience as a high level manager, including engineering and resource management responsibilities, preferably in an agency with multiple utilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with construction and/or professional services contracts is desirable.

Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license within 30 days of appointment, and a driving record acceptable to the City’s risk manager.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods used in all aspects of municipal utilities.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of engineering methods and techniques, as applied to the design, construction and maintenance of municipal utilities and road projects.
• Knowledge of Washington State laws relating to public works, design, construction, and contract administration techniques
• Knowledge of local, State and Federal requirements relative to municipal utilities.
• General knowledge of computers and software applications such as spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to effectively supervise personnel.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports, verbally and in writing, to the Director, Deputy City Manager, City Manager, Utility Advisory Committee, other governmental agencies.
• Ability to make determinations and interpretations of construction codes, building codes, and City Ordinances.
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and understand the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees, customers and the public.

Category Public Works & Utilities

Department Status Open

Salary $ - $ annually, plus excellent benefits.

Posted August 6, 2026 4:00 PM

Closing Open Until Filled