Engineering Project Manager, Senior

*** Initial Candidate Application Review.***

Some projects are about execution. Others shape systems that must perform safely and reliably for decades.

Tacoma Power is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Power Generation Project Delivery Team and lead critical elements of our Hydroelectric Modernization Program. This role plays a central part in upgrading aging power production infrastructure across Tacoma Power’s hydroelectric fleet, including hydro turbines, generators, and major auxiliary systems that support long-term generation reliability.

In this position, you will lead complex, capital-intensive modernization projects such as the overhaul of Cushman Number Two Powerhouse Units 31 and 32, while also developing and implementing a long-range capital plan to guide future hydro fleet modernization. This work directly influences asset condition, operational reliability, regulatory compliance, and the continued availability of renewable hydroelectric power throughout the Pacific Northwest.

This role requires a project manager who is comfortable operating in technically rigorous environments, balancing engineering, environmental stewardship, and regulatory requirements while maintaining accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and risk. You will work closely with engineering, operations, environmental, and regulatory partners to deliver projects that extend asset life and strengthen Tacoma Power’s power production systems.

For experienced Engineering Project Managers, this position offers the opportunity to apply deep technical project leadership to work with lasting impact, clear ownership, and long‑term public value.

Minimum Education*

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, civil engineering, construction management, or directly related field.

Minimum Experience*

• 5 years of progressively responsible professional capital construction project management experience.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Washington State Driver’s License

* Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Desirable:

• Project Management Certificate (PMP)
• Experience working on projects related to hydroelectric turbine generators or similar infrastructure
• Experience with alternative project delivery methods such as Progressive Design Build, Design Build, and Early Contractor Involvement
• Experience in facilitating and decision‑making amongst stakeholders
• Ability to prepare and present effective oral communications for professional and general public use
• Supervisory experience
• Public sector or utility experience
• Knowledge of various project management tools / software packages, MS Office Suite, and scheduling software (such as MS Project or Primavera)

City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we’re on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We’re committed to eliminating racial and other disparities and actively seek candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.

We believe diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our innovation and collective success. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission—even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications—we encourage you to apply. We value transferrable skills and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community

Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business…