APPLICATION MATERIALS

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter should address your interest, education and experience relative to this position, to include your specific experience with:

• Leading, managing and developing a team
• Resource management in a matrixed environment
• Project Engineering
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Contracts Oversight

EDUCATION

Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
• An advanced degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity. required.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and project management tools in use at the District (e.g., Primavera) is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in design engineering for public utilities or infrastructure, with a strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory compliance. preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to guide teams and resolve complex issues.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams within a matrixed project delivery environment.
• Expertise in developing and implementing engineering standards, processes, and quality control systems.
• Demonstrated success in fostering innovative, practical solutions to complex engineering and infrastructure challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering design principles, regulatory requirements, and public utility infrastructure.
• Skilled in resource planning, workload management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of engineering and project management tools, with the ability to interpret and apply technical data effectively.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid driver’s license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver’s license is required within 30 days of employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Team Management and Leadership: Leads, mentors, and develops a multidisciplinary team of Civil and Mechanical Engineers, overseeing recruitment, performance management, and professional growth. Fosters a collaborative, high-performing culture that supports innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Implements mentorship programs to advance technical capabilities across all career stages.
• Design Oversight and Technical Direction: Provides strategic direction and oversight for engineering design across District projects, ensuring alignment with technical standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols. Approves design deliverables, monitors progress and drives timely resolution of design issues. Coordinates with operating units to validate designs meet operational needs and long-term reliability goals.
• Resource and Budget Management in a Matrixed Environment: Manages engineering resource planning within a matrixed delivery model, aligning internal capacity and external consulting support with dynamic project needs. Tracks workload distribution, adjusts assignments, and ensures cost-effective use of resources. Collaborates with Project Managers and procurement teams to maintain alignment between design efforts and project budgets, while reporting on performance to senior leadership.
• Process Improvement and Standards Governance: Leads the development and implementation of engineering standards, procedures, and quality assurance practices in partnership with cross-functional teams. Ensures compliance with industry codes and regulatory frameworks, while championing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and promote technical excellence.
• Stakeholder and External Engagement: Serves as the primary engineering liaison for internal departments, external consultants, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. Provides technical leadership in negotiations, public discussions, and problem-solving efforts related to infrastructure design, supporting transparent and collaborative project delivery.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.