Civil Engineer, Senior

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nations largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

The Engineering & Technology Operations (ETO) Division has an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer as a project engineer on the most technically complex, visible and/or high-priority projects and programs within the Civil and Mechanical Engineering Unit. These projects require a high level of technical proficiency as well as coordinative/administrative responsibility. In this position, you will supervise and perform senior-level professional civil engineering work in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of municipal public works, utilities, and services projects.

This position reports to the Civil Engineer, Supervisor.

• Work with multiple engineering disciplines and work units to coordinate work efforts.
• Lead or serve as the project engineer on the most technically complex, visible and/or controversial projects or programs involving several design specialties (e.g., drainage, water and wastewater systems and facilities, SPCC plans, civil infrastructure of hydroelectric generation and substation facilities, marine and boat facilities, bridges and roadway improvements, and geologic hazard mitigation including landslides, rockfalls, debris flows, and riverbank stabilization).
• Support the Underground Cable Replacement Program and hydro-relicensing and implementation with document review, engineering studies, research and civil engineering support, as needed.
• Perform preliminary through final design plans, prepare design criteria, reports, calculations and models for civil engineering projects, and construction support.
• Prepare cost estimates, engineering and feasibility reports and studies for public works projects and utility improvements.
• Prepare technical specifications and plans, project schedules, progress and final reports and estimates.
• Serve as divisional reviewer of final plans, specifications, estimates, and agreements. Coordinate and oversee work of contractors, affected public agencies, and utility crews.
• Prepare and administer consultant and construction contracts and scopes of work, monitor contract progress, and review invoices for approval.
• Serve as a civil engineering Subject Matter Expert.
• Meet with the public and representatives of other agencies and City departments to discuss current or proposed projects.
• Make presentations and act as team leader on special projects as assigned.

In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington is required
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• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites.
• May be required to lift over 50 pounds.
• May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Overnight travel may be required.

• A Master of Science in Civil Engineering or coursework toward an advanced degree.
• A background in urban municipal utility infrastructure…