Water System Seismic Resiliency Planning Engineer (Civil Engineer, Sr.)
City of Seattle
- Seattle, WA
- $139,270-162,175 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- SPU Website
- Strategic Business Plan
- Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate)
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
In this role, you can expect to:
- Serve as Water System Seismic Program Coordinator. Work on implementing the recommendations of SPU's 2018 water system seismic study including planning, prioritizing, and carrying out water system seismic resiliency capital improvement projects and managing program budget.
- Provide water system seismic program updates to SPU leadership, Seattle wholesale customers, regional partners, etc. as needed
- Assist engineering standards team with regular updates of SPU's water system seismic design standards. Provide direction for seismic-related pipe replacement decisions and use of earthquake resistant pipe/ joints.
- Perform water system planning and analysis to identify critical upgrade work to be accomplished in our water transmission and distribution systems. In doing so, you will develop project alternatives, carry out options analysis, identify preferred alternatives, develop project scopes and budgets and secure project approvals.
- Assist in problem solving for issues that develop on the transmission system including major infrastructure failures, and support / coordinate planning for major internal SPU transmission system repair projects.
- Collaborate with internal business partners to develop and implement asset management plans for water transmission and distribution system assets including concrete reservoirs and steel storage tanks, pipes and appurtenances, meters, and pump stations
- Develop RFPs, lead consultant selection processes and negotiate and handle consultant contracts for planning, analysis/ assessments, and development of capital project options.
- Please note this job advertisement is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Four (4) years of professional work experience that provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class. Additionally, there's no equivalency for the PE license.Experience: Candidates will need to possess the required qualifications below:
- Requires five years professional civil engineering experience
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington
- Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility
- Good working knowledge of water system infrastructure and water system operations
- Experience in water and system planning, design, construction, and utility asset management
- Water system planning/ engineering experience specific to water transmission and distribution system pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks & reservoirs and related appurtenances
- Experience in utility infrastructure earthquake engineering including earthquake resistant pipe systems, seismic risk assessments of water system infrastructure and seismic resiliency upgrade projects.
- Good knowledge and understanding of local earthquake hazards and vulnerabilities of utility infrastructure in earthquake events
- Knowledge of the operation of water system components such as control valves, pumps, and pressure-reducing valves
- Knowledge and familiarity with Arcview and ArcGIS applications
- Experience effectively working with a variety of groups, including elected officials, governmental agencies, and wholesale customers
- Experience handling consultant contracts, including preparing scopes of work/budgets, reviewing study plans, technical reports, and submittals from consultants/contractors.
- The ability to write clear and concise technical reports in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully work well and collaborate with others in a team environment, delivering complex multiyear projects.
The full salary range for this position is: $139,269.60 - $162,174.96 annually.How to Apply:
- Submit complete City of Seattle online application
- Upload your current resume, AND
- Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge and experience related to this position