Senior Civil Engineer - Wastewater Utilities & Planning

Pierce County; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierce County is seeking a senior civil engineering leader to direct the Sewer Standards, Planning, and support for Development Services, Code Enforcement, and Capital Project Teams. You will oversee hydraulic modeling, basin planning, sewer design, and coordination with planners, finance, and developers, using ArcGIS, Bluebeam, FlowMaster, and related tools.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, coordinate internally with divisions and externally with residents and contractors, and help

Qualifications

• Nine years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience required.
• ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to four years.
• Professional Engineers licensed in another state must obtain licensure in Washington within six months of employment.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership to professional and technical staff implementing a major engineering program; delegates authority as appropriate.
• Schedules and assigns employees; manages sick leave, vacation leave, and overtime.
• Trains and educates staff on criteria and standards; provides engineering guidance to staff and other departments.
• Assists in recruitment and selection; conducts final interviews and recommends hires.
• Completes reviews and evaluations of subordinate staff; initiates disciplinary action when necessary.
• Coordinates activities with other sections, departments, and jurisdictions.
• Sets team goals and participates in division-wide goal setting.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering guidance

Staff training

Recruitment & interviews

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Pierce County is seeking a senior civil engineering leader to direct the Sewer Standards, Planning, and support for Development Services, Code Enforcement, and Capital Project Teams. You will oversee hydraulic modeling, basin planning, sewer design, and coordination with planners, finance, and developers, using ArcGIS, Bluebeam, FlowMaster, and related tools.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team, coordinate internally with divisions and externally with residents and contractors, and help