Development Engineering Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The City of Tukwila is seeking a Development Engineering Manager to guide growth through city codes, plan review, and policy implementation. You will lead an engineering division, coordinate with the Community Development Director and Public Works, and present to boards and the City Council.

The role blends technical civil engineering leadership with strategic planning, budgeting, and multi‑jurisdiction coordination.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods.
• Familiarity with municipal operations and council processes.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and manages the engineering workgroup and staff.
• Sets goals, provides direction and leadership to staff.
• Supervises division staff including performance evaluations and mentoring.
• Evaluates operations and improves customer service, productivity and efficiency.
• Prepares and monitors the workgroup budget and long-term needs.
• Oversees development review, civil construction, regulatory compliance, and inspection functions.
• Serves as project manager on large, complex, or sensitive projects with multi‑jurisdiction coordination.

Skills

Civil engineering

Municipal operations

Job 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, 17miles 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

TheCity 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.

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].

• 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 of (position requirements at entry):

• Principles, practices and methods of civil engineering;
• General municipal operations and structureincluding agenda bills, Council committee, and Council approval process;