Development Engineering Manager

City of Tukwila; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with annual step</n

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

The City of Tukwila’s Department of Community Development seeks an Engineering Manager to lead an engineering team and guide growth through codes, plans, and reviews. You will work with the Community Development and Public Works Directors to ensure private development meets our standards and the community’s vision.

Responsibilities include directing staff, managing budgets, ensuring legal compliance, and representing the city at meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; seven years of engineering experience with five years in supervision.
• WA PE license required within six months of hire; valid WA driver's license.
• Experience with municipal public works, code enforcement, and development review is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and manage the engineering workgroup and staff.
• Set goals and priorities; provide direction, training, and leadership to engineering staff.
• Oversee development review, civil construction, regulatory compliance, and inspections.
• Manage consultant contracts and multi‑jurisdiction coordination.
• Present to boards, commissions, and City Council as needed.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Staff supervision

Communication

Contract management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) in WA

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

BlueBeam

Job description

Description

The Department of Community Development is seeking a leader who will help guide the City’s growth and development through city codes, standards, plan review, and functional plans to achieve the community's vision as expressed in the City's Comprehensive Plan; and is committed to serving all members of the community in a professional, consistent, and inclusive manner. The Development Engineering Manager, under the direction of the Community Development Director and guidance provided by the Public Works Director, manages an engineering division consisting of two development review engineers and two infrastructure inspectors. This position blends technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills to ensure high quality private development and plays a critical role in ensuring that the City's built environment meets the current and future needs of our residents and business community. This position has broad responsibility over the division’s function, including ensuring compliance with federal, State, and local law and developing and implementing policies, procedures, and objectives that are aligned with Department, City, Council, and community goals. Work is frequently performed under deadlines and requires attendance and public meetings and hearings, many of which are at night. The Engineering Manager frequently addresses highly sensitive issues, must work directly with elected officials and representatives from other jurisdictions and make presentations for boards, commissions, the City Council, and the community.

About Tukwila

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000+ during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

Our Mission

To provide superior services that support a safe, inviting, healthy environment for our residents, businesses and guests.

Our Values

• Caring – We support the diverse community we serve with compassion, empathy and kindness.
• Professional – We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and act with integrity and transparency. We are respectful and courteous with all.
• Responsive – We are timely and effective in the delivery of great customer service. We continually strive to find innovative ways to improve.

Why Choose the City of Tukwila?

• Competitive salary with annual step increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, plus a retirement pension plan.
• Flexible work schedule

About The Department

The Department of Community Development (DCD) is responsible for all matters affecting the physical development of the City. DCD assists residents and businesses on development, long-range planning, environmental sustainability of projects and programs that impact the City, and code enforcement. It also oversees the City’s Recycling and Commute Trip Reduction programs.

Salary Range

$11,647 - $15,610 Per Month

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

Veteran’s Preference

Veteran's Preference is available in accordance with state laws. Attach DD214 or NGB Form 22 for eligibility.

Selection Process

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail].

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and manages the work of an engineering workgroup; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments, develops metrics, evaluates projects, and directs changes in priority as necessary.
• Sets goals and priorities for an engineering workgroup; provides direction, training, and leadership to engineering and other technical a staff; ensures efficient and effective operation of the workgroup.
• Provides direct and general supervision to division staff, including evaluating performance, mentoring, developing, and making recommendations for hiring, discipline, and termination of staff.
• Evaluates engineering operations and implements changes to improve customer service, productivity and efficiency, and resolve issues that cannot be resolved by staff.
• Prepares workgroup budget, implements budgeted work plan items, monitors workgroup expenditures, and plans for long-term workgroup needs.
• Oversees development review, civil construction, regulatory compliance, and inspection functions
• Serves as project manager, provides quality control, and guides the work of staff on large, complex, or sensitive engineering projects, including multi-jurisdiction coordination, development agreements, and implementation of Council priorities.
• Manages consultant contracts, including procuring consulting services, coordinating, and managing performance.
• Serves as technical expert in engineering policy and technical issues; provides briefings, technical information, and advice to elected officials, internal staff, and City administration on development regulations, policy issues, procedures, and City code.
• Serves as liaison to boards, commissions, and/or Council committees.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of (position requirements at entry)

• Principles, practices and methods of civil engineering;
• General municipal operations and structure including agenda bills, Council committee, and Council approval process;
• Effective principles and practices of project organization and management;
• Principles of staff management, supervision, training, and performance evaluation;
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
• Engineering contract management, including the request for qualifications/proposals process;
• Principles of municipal and administration
• Applicable federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including current trends and best practices in area of specialty.

Skill In

• Application of principles of management and supervision, including with respect to training, hiring, evaluating, rewarding, and disciplining staff.
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating the work of the assigned workgroup.
• Creative problem solving, including identifying mutually beneficial solutions.
• Effectively leading an assigned workgroup by providing a positive example and influence.
• Applying and interpreting codes, contract specifications, permit conditions, and other applicable rules, regulations, and standards.
• Negotiating with contractors, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Using computers and other applicable software programs.

Ability To

• Communicate effectively with developers, elected officials, City leadership, City staff, and the general public.
• Communicate technical information and requirements in a clear and accurate fashion.
• Mediate conflicts, deescalate customers or stakeholders who may be angry or upset, and deal effectively with sensitive disputes and high stress situations.
• Anticipate community trends and needs; develop effective solutions that align with City vision, goals, and priorities.
• Effectively manage personnel issues.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and present information to elected officials, staff, developers, the City Council, and others.
• Direct and inspect the work of consultants, contractors, and staff on specialized engineering projects.
• Exercise significant judgment and discretion in making decisions for the assigned workgroup.
• Analyze situations and propose and implement an effective course of action.
• Develop and implement strategic goals and priorities for the assigned division.
• Plan, schedule, organize, and delegate work.
• Use applicable software programs, e.g. AutoCAD, BlueBeam, and other programs necessary in area of specialty.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and files.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, and the general public.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, seven years of engineering experience including five years of supervisory responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to provide sufficient evidence of the successful performance of the essential elements of the job such as those listed above.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) within the State of Washington; if registered in another state, must obtain Washington State registration within six (6) months of hire.
• Valid WA State driver's license with a driving record that meets City standards.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's degree with course work in Engineering and/or Public Administration.
• Local government knowledge and experience.
• Experience with managing unionized employees

Physical Activity/Requirements

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed mostly in an office environment with some time spent at construction sites. At construction sites, the employee may be exposed to physical hazards such as moving traffic and heavy construction equipment. Indoors, the noise level is usually low; outdoors, the noise level may be moderate to loud. This position works a regular schedule, however, incumbents may be called in to work in emergency situations. Attendance and participation at evening meetings may be required.

Benefits

The City of Tukwila offers a comprehensive benefit package to all regular full‑time and part‑time employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners (DP) and their dependents (a tax penalty applies to the DP portion of the premium). Part‑time employees pay a pro‑rated share of the premium. Medical Employees have the option of choosing from the City’s self‑insured plan that is administered by Healthcare Management Administrators (HMA) and is part of the Regence Preferred Provider network; or Kaiser Permanente, an HMO, for medical and prescription coverage. Dental The dental plan is provided through the City’s self‑insured plan (HMA) and covers preventative, basic, and restorative services to an annual maximum of $2,000. An incentive level applies to these services ranging from 70% to 100% coverage. Orthodontia is available for dependent children to age 19.