Senior Engineer - CIP

City of Spokane Valley; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Spokane Valley seeks a qualified Senior Engineer for its Capital Improvement Program. This full-time role involves planning, design, and construction for municipal projects.

The ideal candidate will manage assigned projects, ensuring compliance with budgets and timelines while serving both internal and external customers. Requirements include a degree in civil engineering and significant project management experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years previous professional civil engineering experience.
• At least three years managing Capital Improvement Projects.
• Bridge experience and certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Project Manager on various municipal projects.
• Oversee all aspects of capital projects including design and construction phases.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints related to assigned projects.

Education

Degree in civil engineering or a closely related field

Job description

About the City: Spokane Valley is a city with a population of approximately 110,000 located on the eastern border of Washington State in the heart of the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on quality neighborhoods and schools, along with strong business and retail centers. Friendly people, natural surroundings and beautiful weather are part of what makes our community a favorite destination. Spokane Valley is developing a high‑performing organization and employs the use of best practices. We are a workforce based upon loyalty, accountability, and professionalism. We place a high value on customer service, and take a team‑oriented, collaborative approach to the way we do business. If working for a fast‑paced, evolving organization appeals to you, and you desire a work environment that is intellectually stimulating, respectful and rewarding, we urge you to complete an application.

About the Position: Spokane Valley is seeking a highly qualified and enthusiastic employee to serve our City as a regular, full‑time Senior Engineer for the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in our Engineering Division. This position is responsible for planning, design and construction of a wide variety of municipal projects. The ideal candidate will serve as the project manager for assigned Capital Improvement Projects and have exceptional technical skills and a strong desire to provide superior service to both internal and external customers.

Selected Examples of Duties

Serves as a Project Manager on various municipal projects with an opportunity to manage the City’s Bridge Program. Oversees all aspects of capital projects including the design, right‑of‑way and construction phases, including developing requests for proposals; negotiating and administering contracts; managing consultants, developing construction plans and specifications; determining required acquisitions; ensuring contractor compliance with time and budget and ensuring project compliance with grant funding requirements. Investigates and resolves citizen complaints related to assigned capital improvement projects and conducts public meetings. The role may include bridge asset management and inspection duties.

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a four‑year college or university with a degree in civil engineering or a closely related field; and minimum of five (5) years previous professional civil engineering experience including at least three years managing Capital Improvement Projects. Experience managing federally funded projects is strongly desired. Bridge experience and certification desired. An equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered.