Engineering Manager

Island County; Coupeville (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for employee and any

Robust benefits package

Job summary

Island County in Washington state seeks a seasoned Supervisor to lead the Public Works transportation infrastructure team from conception through design, permitting and construction. The role oversees a nine-member crew with specialties in engineering, drafting, surveying, inspection, construction administration, and ROW.

Salary is posted within a range and depends on qualifications. The department offers a robust benefits package including 100% of medical and basic dental premiums for employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or college degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Public Works or related field.
• Professional Civil Engineer license preferred.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience managing complex public works construction projects.
• Five years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates Public Works capital and maintenance projects and related activities.
• Schedules and assigns work to meet timelines and budget.
• Reviews complex Civil Engineering reports, designs, plans, specs and cost estimates.
• Coordinates with federal, state, county and local governments, utilities, private owners and other departments.
• Manages property acquisition activities for public works projects.
• Ensures technical oversight of County Public Works Projects.
• Prepares required reports for County Road Administration Board and capital plans.
• Engages with the public on engineering matters.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil engineering

Communication

Budget management

Public works

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer license preferred

Job description

Island County has approximately 85,000 residents on Whidbey and Camano Islands in northern Puget Sound. We are home to beautiful state and county parks, a thriving arts community, the Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve, and the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, among many other distinctive features. Our unique location provides reasonable access to Western Washington’s major metropolitan areas, the Olympic Peninsula, and the Canadian border. We offer a robust benefits package for eligiblefull-time employees, including 100% of medical and basic dental premiums paid for employees and dependents. Please see the "Benefits" tab for more information.

This position is a critical member of the department's leadership team, overseeing transportation infrastructure projects from conception through design, permitting and construction. The Supervisor leads a team of approximately nine with expertise in engineering, drafting, surveying, inspection, construction administration, and right-of-way.

Salary within posted range is dependent upon qualifications.

• Supervises and coordinates Public Works capital and maintenance projects and related activities.
• Schedules and assigns work to assure completion of projects in accordance with established timelines and budget limitations.
• Supervises and participates in the review of complex Civil Engineering reports, designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Coordinates with Federal, State, County and local governments, franchise utility companies, private property owners, community organizations and other county departments relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects.
• Manages property acquisition activities for public works projects.
• Assures proper technical oversight of County Public Works Projects.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of required reports for the County Road Administration Board, 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan, and budget reports
• Work with the public on engineering matters.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Familiarity with tools, instruments, equipment and techniques commonly used in the performance of related tasks.
• Maintains a high standard for accuracy, completeness and efficiency in the preparation of reports.
• Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner.
• Effectively communicates with others for purposes of gathering and relating information.
• Independent and self-motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.
• Familiarity with road construction, stormwater management, surveying, and engineering practices; familiarity with supervisory practices.
• Previous work with managing consultants, permitting agencies, the County Road Administration Board, and federal and state grant funds beneficial.
• Familiarity with right-of-way (ROW) acquisition practices and permitting requirements a plus.

• A College Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Public Works, or related field.
• Professional Civil Engineer License preferred.
• Eight years' of progressively responsible experience successfully managing complex public works construction projects with five years' of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Previous work with managing consultants, permitting agencies, the County Road Administration Board, and federal and state grant funds beneficial.

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.