Sr. Engineering Project Manager

Northshore Utility District, WA; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health premiums

Washington State Pension System

2% employer match on retirement plan

Employer funded HRA/VEBA

Job summary

Northshore Utility District in Kenmore, Washington seeks a Senior Engineering Project Manager to lead capital improvement and developer extension programs. Responsibilities include scoping, budgeting, design reviews, and construction support to enhance the community’s water and wastewater infrastructure.

Minimum eight years in civil engineering with CIP/Developer Extensions experience; WA PE license preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience managing public works CIP projects.
• Experience managing developer extensions for water/wastewater infrastructure preferred.
• AutoCAD, Bluebeam, surveying experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review studies, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for CIP/Developer Extensions.
• Manage consultants and oversee design to construction phases.
• Lead project scope, schedule, and budget development with reporting to Board.
• Provide construction support and ensure long-term ownership needs are met.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Surveying

Job description

Northshore Utility District in Kenmore, Washington is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager.

License: PE Preferred, Not Required

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule or Standard Monday - Friday

Northshore Utility District (NUD) is seeking a Senior Engineering Project Manager with minimum of 8 years’ experience in Capital Improvement and/or Developer Extension projects to join our team. In this role, you will take on meaningful work that directly supports the growth and reliability of public infrastructure for the community we serve.

We offer competitive wages (75th percentile of comparable agencies), and your pay is based on experience and whether you hold a current WA Professional Engineer (PE) License, which is preferred but not required.

• Annual salary without a PE: $121,429 - $159,792
• Annual salary with PE: $129,330 - $170,189

At NUD, we prioritize work-life balance and long-term career stability. Our employees enjoy a flexible 9/80 work schedule, giving you every other Friday off, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and families
• Participation in the Washington State Pension System
• 2% employer match on your deferred compensation
• $2,000/$4,000 employer funded HRA/VEBA annually (based on medical plan selection)
• AND MORE

This position is open until it is filled, but the first review of applicants begins on October 16, 2026.

Works independently under general supervision to provide professional engineering services for the planning, scope and budget development, design, project management, permitting, construction management, public involvement for capital improvement projects and developer extensions. Administers consultant contracts and manages consultants during design and provides support during construction. Provides Board reports and status reports. Participates in studies, comprehensive plan updates, project status updates, and engineering department policy decisions. Assists in the development of engineering standards and policies. Provides complex technical engineering support to staff and other departments.

REPORTING DIRECTLY TO:

• Prepares and reviews studies, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for Capital Improvement Projects and Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Manages consultants working on the design of capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Performs project management including project scope, schedule, and budget development, monitoring, controls, and reporting.
• Provides construction support for capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Successfully prioritize competing deadlines, schedules, and resources among a variety of customers to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Works closely with the Maintenance & Operations Department to ensure that projects meet the long-term ownership and maintenance requirements of the District.
• Assists in updating standard plans and specifications.
• Conduct site visits that include travel between job sites, (1-2 times per week) to assess design proposals for accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Prepares Board reports and provides project status updates.
• Assists in planning and budgeting capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions.
• Assists in developing Engineering Department policy.
• Coordinates outside agency projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive understanding of the operations of a public water and sewer utility.
• Highly proficient in civil engineering aspects of design, operation, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Highly proficient in the preparation, reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Proficient in all phases of capital improvement project management for public works.
• Proficient in the development and interpretation of legal descriptions and in obtaining and utilizing field survey information.
• Proficient in the use of GIS mapping.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with coworkers, contractors, consultants, permitting agencies and the public.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to reliably travel to multiple job sites per week by a method that allows timely arrival. If driving a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license may be necessary since no alternative method of transportation is available that reasonably matches time and cost.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full understanding of District policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and work harmoniously with internal teams, contractors, consultants, supervisors, and members of the public.
• Flexible and adaptable in accepting assignments and prioritizing work.

Experience, Education, and License Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or closely related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience managing public works capital improvement projects through design, permitting, and construction in the field of water and wastewater desired.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, construction and surveying preferred.
• Current Washington State Professional Civil Engineering License is preferred.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed by a means that ensures timely arrival. If the duties of the position require operating a motor vehicle where no reasonable alternative transportation method exists, possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license (and acceptable driving record) will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Most work is performed indoors in an office environment; however, field work is required. This may include outdoor activities in varying weather conditions and visits to active construction sites. Site visits may involve walking long distances, standing for extended periods, navigating uneven ground, mud, gravel or other rough construction terrain. This position may occasionally require climbing ladders, entering underground vaults, or other confined spaces. Traveling to project sites is necessary and may require transportation by a method that ensures timely arrival, depending on the project, driving may be required where no reasonable alternative exists. This position may require availability for evening, night, or weekend in response to emergencies or project demands. Physical requirements included sufficient mobility, balance, and coordination to move safely through active construction zones, along with the ability to perform tasks that involve fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. The role may involve carrying or exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally to move or carry objects.