Development Engineering Supervisor

The Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement

Deferred compensation

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District in Federal Way, WA is seeking a Development Engineering Supervisor. The role leads the Development Engineering section, coordinating with departments and consulting engineers to review plans and ensure compliance. The organization emphasizes environmental stewardship and serves over 135,000 people across 35 square miles.

Salary ranges from $58.20 to $76.31 per hour. The position offers competitive benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college-level coursework or an Associate Degree in Civil Engineering/Physical Science/Math or allied field, or completion of a technical program.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible experience with a water or wastewater utility, including three (3) years supervising technical staff.
• Education and/or experience in civil drafting, land/GPS surveying, public works infrastructure construction, design review, and project management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administers and directs the technical staff within the Development Engineering section of the Engineering Department.
• Provides management with performance information for technical and support services.
• Supervises, directs, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of technical and support services personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Supervising staff

Public works knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering/Physical Science/Math

Job description

Development Engineering Supervisor Lakehaven Water and Sewer District has an immediate opening for one (1) Development Engineering Supervisor Lakehaven Water and Sewer District has an immediate opening for one (1) Development Engineering Supervisor. The position is open to both internal and external candidates. Compensation based on education/certifications, knowledge, and professional experience as it relates to Development Engineering and the Water and Wastewater industry.

Position Range Pay Level 2026 Hourly Pay Range Development Engineering Supervisor 15 $58.20 - $76.31 Position placement and pay is dependent upon experience and qualifications.

As a Lakehaven Development Engineering Supervisor, you will be part of a team that has been recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies for its environmental stewardship and has been a long-standing member of the American Water Works Association. Lakehaven has a service area population of over 135,000 people living across a 35 square mile area in south King County, making us the second largest special-purpose water and sewer district in the state. Our water system includes 450 miles of water mains, 25 active wells and 12 storage tanks, which allow us to meet the current annual average water demand of 10 million gallons per day (MGD) from the community. Lakehaven also has two wastewater treatment plants, 35 sewer lift stations, and 350 miles of sewer mains capable of collecting and treating up to 15.6 MGD. Our employees work hard to produce and treat high-quality drinking water and to ensure treated wastewater adheres to EPA standards which safeguard the local ecological system of Puget Sound. If you want to work for an award-winning, innovative utility with competitive pay rates, career advancement and training opportunities, this is the right opportunity for you.

A Development Engineering Supervisor administers and directs the technical staff and support services within the Development Engineering (DE) section of the Engineering Department. Provides management with information related to the performance of technical and support services. Supervises, directs, assigns, coordinates, and reviews the work of technical & support services personnel. Works on sub-professional engineering problems, in connection with maps, plans and drawings; maintains technical records and accounts. As needed, obtains engineering plan review through coordination with other departments and/or assisting in managing consulting engineers' contracts.

Position:

Development Engineering Supervisor

Organization:

Lakehaven Water and Sewer District

Location:

Federal Way, WA United States

Salary:

$58.20 - $76.31 per hour

Posting Start Date:

Date Posted:

9/16/2026

Requirements The successful candidate should have the following (at entry level):

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Two (2) years of successfully completed college-level course work, or Associate Degree in Civil Engineering/Physical Science/Math, or allied technical field, or completion of a technical community college program, and five (5) years progressively responsible experience with a water or wastewater utility of which three (3) years were supervising technical staff within an office and/or field environment, or any equivalent combination of experience, knowledge and/or education.

• Education and/or experience in civil drafting, land and/or GPS surveying, public works infrastructure construction, design engineering plan review, public communications (external customers and internal personnel), construction inspection, and/or project management is desirable.

BENEFITS:

• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS Plans

• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Deferred Compensation program.

• State of Washington Health Care Authority’s Medical, Dental, Vision benefit programs, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

• HRA VEBA AccountPaid Time Off (Paid time off – 8.0 hrs. per month (increases with years of service); and Sick leave accumulates at the rate of eight (8) hours per month and will accumulate without limit for regular full-time employees.

• Holiday Pay (12 paid holidays plus one (1) personal floating holiday)

• Please visit: Lakehaven Water and Sewer District Benefits Summary

Does this sound like the job for you? Lakehaven Water and Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the Human Resources Assistant Manager.

Contact:

Darlene LeMaster, HR Assistant Manager