Utility Engineering Manager – Capital Projects

ST Public Branding; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Long-term disability

Employee assistance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Pet insurance

ORCA card

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Sound Transit is seeking a Senior Utility Engineer in Seattle to lead utility processes for capital projects and provide staff leadership across engineering teams. The role demands strong knowledge of utility design, permitting, and coordination with multiple departments. A PE license is preferred, with extensive experience in rail or transit projects.

The position is hybrid, involving office and field work, and offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation in line with market rates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; five years of utility coordination experience; three years leadership/budgeting/workforce management.

Responsibilities

• Leads development and implementation of utility processes and strategies to streamline conflict resolution and permitting timelines.
• Plans, directs, manages, and oversees staff and consultants providing utility engineering support for capital projects.
• Supervises, coaches, trains, and motivates staff; manages employee relations and development.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Sound Transit is seeking a Senior Utility Engineer in Seattle to lead utility processes for capital projects and provide staff leadership across engineering teams. The role demands strong knowledge of utility design, permitting, and coordination with multiple departments. A PE license is preferred, with extensive experience in rail or transit projects.

The position is hybrid, involving office and field work, and offers comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation in line with market rates.