Project Delivery Engineer (Civil Engineer, Associate)

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seattle is seeking an Associate Project Delivery Engineer to manage and design essential transportation projects that promote safe and equitable access throughout the city. This role involves project management, collaboration with various stakeholders, and the design of traffic and pedestrian improvements, supporting the city’s commitment to modernizing public infrastructure. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and have relevant professional experience in civil engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience in civil or traffic engineering.
• Specific experience in design of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities is ideal.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Design plans for traffic, pedestrian, and bike improvements, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Serve as Project Manager, overseeing project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with city crews and contractors to ensure project adherence to plans.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Traffic Engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Word

MS Excel

Adobe Professional

SharePoint

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Vision: Seattle is a thriving and equitable community powered by dependable transportation.

Mission: To deliver a transportation system that provides safe and affordable access to places and opportunities.

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we are recognized across the country for our efforts in combining different modes of transportation to make travel easier and more convenient. As our city grows quickly, we're always thinking about how to make transportation more accessible, safe, affordable, and reliable for people who live in, work in, and visit Seattle. We're passionate about creating an equitable, sustainable, and vibrant city for everyone.

We have important jobs to do at SDOT. We plan and look after the city's transportation network, add more bicycle and pedestrian paths, take care of over 240 bridges, and help people get better access to the regional transit system. We're a team of nearly 1,200 hardworking people, ready to serve Seattle's public transportation needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, no matter the weather.

Ready for an exciting opportunity with SDOT? We have an exciting opportunity highly collaborative and detail-oriented Associate Project Delivery Engineer (Associate Civil Engineer) on our Project Design & Delivery team in the Project Development Division. This position is responsible for preparing and designing increasingly complex, highly visible engineering projects. The position is also a project manager on high profile projects, including Pedestrian Master Plan improvements, Bicycle Master Plan, Vision Zero and other related public works projects. The role will also coordinate and act as a liaison between consultants, contractors’ equipment & material suppliers, other city Departments; and other public agencies. These programs help SDOT meet Seattle Transportation Levy to Maintain and Modernize City Streets as well as meet SDOT mission goals. This position reports to the Senior Project Senior Engineer.

• Prepare plans and designs for traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle related improvements including signing, channelization, signals, detours, traffic controls and traffic survey & analysis.
• Design complex detailed computer-aided drawings and maps including, base maps, cross sections, contract plans, as-built drawings, sketches, and graphs.
• This work requires knowledge and the application of various civil and traffic engineering design guidelines and manuals, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), City of Seattle Standard Plans and Specifications, Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and Public Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG).
• Serve as Project Manager for city crews, ensuring adherence to project scope, schedule and budget
• Inspect, monitor, survey, and verify information for construction and engineering-related projects for new sidewalk, bicycle lanes, roadway re-channelization’s, crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, pedestrian median islands, speed humps and cushions to ensure that work performed by city/contractor storm drainage, concrete, asphalt, electrical construction crews is constructed according to approved site plan.
• Tasks can include meeting with crew chiefs and contractors before construction begins, checking and approving layout, performing form checks, and compiling punch lists before closeout of any project Inspect, monitor, survey, and verify information for construction and engineering-related projects and facilities to ensure that work performed by City crews and contractors is constructed according to approved site plan.
• Tasks can include meeting with crew chiefs and contractors before construction begins, checking and approving layout, performing form checks, and compiling punch lists before closeout of any project.
• Coordinate/schedule/sequence work among various city crews and stakeholders – both internal and external, and public and private - such as SDOT Signs and Markings, Concrete, Asphalt, Urban Forestry, Street Use, Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle City Light, Seattle Public Utilities, Seattle Conservation Corps, and various contractors.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Experience:Three (3) years of professional experience in civil or traffic engineering.

OR:An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or can describe comparable experience:

Desired Qualifications

• Specific civil engineering experience in design of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities, roadways, infrastructure, and signal and lighting improvements related to public works transportation facilities.
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Professional, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.Familiarity with City of Seattle, WSDOT, NACTO, MUTCD, and City/County roadway design standards.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and construction engineering, including methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in civil engineering, construction, and inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, spec's, construction schedules, contracts, and other construction documents to ensure contract compliance. Willingness to work in the field during all types of weather, traffic, and work in or near construction sites.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide diverse population.
  

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including a potential background check.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City’s full salary range for this position is$ 60.15 - $ 70.20 Hourly.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

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APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

Job # 2025 - 00714

If you are unable to apply on-line you may submit a paper application by the closing date to our office.

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:

Seattle Municipal Tower

700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500

Seattle, WA 98104

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Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.