Engineering Manager

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

In this newly developed position for the Maintenance and Operations team, you will be leading the team for capital facilities planning, design, coordination, and project management. Capital facilities will include county roads, levees, airports, and other facilities along with supporting work of the Surface Water Management Division. Your team of Civil Engineers, Environmental Biologists, Engineering Technicians, and support staff will be coordinating efforts with other divisions, municipalities, jurisdictions, regulatory agencies, contracting vendors, and maintenance teams.

You will also focus on project development for maintenance, team development, response for flooding and weather incidents, and emergency repairs. Using Bluebeam, ArcGIS, Workday, and other relatable software, the work you do will ensure that County resources are developed and maintained effectively.

PPW stewards a healthy and vibrant community by collaboratively planning and investing in our people, infrastructure, systems, and policies. PPW’s team has more than 800 members that collaborate, innovate and inspire in performing essential services to the community. The department is responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Workshere.

Your success will come from utilizing your engineering skills but also from leading, training, and supporting your teams, customers, managers, and external stakeholders in efforts towards the Division’s goals and needs. Your experience with management of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and multitasking will further ensure your success.

You will have access to professional development through robust online learning and other training opportunities throughout your career to ensure your success. This position has multiple career growth and promotional opportunities in Pierce County to build on a great career while directly impacting the communities in Pierce County.

• Manage, supervise and coordinate activities of the unit; determine work procedures, prepare work schedules and determine methods for expediting workflow. Ensure consistent interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies and procedures.
• Manage special project assignments; consult with staff on issues pertinent to the effective functioning of the division.
• Manage the resources of several sections or a division through acceptable methods of planning, forecasting, review, feedback and control.
• Provide leadership and direction in the administration of operations; delegate authority to professional personnel commensurate with assigned responsibility; ensure proper performance.
• Train and educate staff on criteria and standards of section/division. Provide engineering guidance to staff and make engineering recommendations to County officials and other departments.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions can be foundhere.

• Eight years of progressively responsible work experience /or postsecondary education in the field of civil engineering OR
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field AND
• Five or more years of supervisory or management experience is required.
• This position requires certification as a Professional Engineer by the State of Washington or the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid…