Water Infrastructure Planning & Seismic Resiliency (Senior Civil Engineer)

Seattle Public Utilities; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative public utility is seeking a highly motivated Sr. Civil Engineer to enhance water infrastructure resilience. This role involves planning and executing critical upgrades to the water transmission system, ensuring it meets seismic standards. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, manage consultant contracts, and lead projects that significantly impact community water services. If you have a passion for civil engineering and a commitment to public safety, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital infrastructure improvements in a supportive and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Experience in water system planning and seismic engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and analyze water transmission system upgrades.
• Coordinate the Water System Seismic Upgrade Program.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water System Planning

Seismic Risk Assessment

Project Management

Consultant Contract Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Position Description
An online application, including responses to the supplemental questionnaire, must be fully completed for consideration.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for a highly motivated individual with experience in water transmission and distribution systems planning and engineering and knowledge in earthquake hazards and utility infrastructure seismic resilience to serve as our next Water Infrastructure Planning & Seismic Resiliency Sr. Civil Engineer.
In this role, you will join SPU’s Drinking Water Line of Business Transmission & Distribution Systems Planning Section and focus on planning and initiating water infrastructure capital improvement projects. You’ll also serve as coordinator of our Water System Seismic Upgrade Program, helping implement the recommendations of SPU's 2018 water system seismic study. Additionally, you’ll get involved with asset management and water system problem-solving tasks as workload allows.
The SPU Transmission & Distribution Systems Planning Section consists of engineering and planning professionals tasked with performing water system assessment, capital project planning, options analysis, capital project initiation, and asset management of the drinking water system transmission and distribution systems assets.

Job Responsibilities
As you settle into the role, you'll develop familiarity with the water transmission system and over time become an authority on SPU's water pipelines and transmission system assets.
In this role, you can expect to:
Perform water system planning and analysis to identify critical upgrade work to be accomplished in our water transmission and distribution systems. In doing so, you will develop project alternatives, carry out options analysis, identify preferred alternatives, develop project scopes and budgets and secure project approvals.
Assist in problem solving for issues that develop on the transmission system including major infrastructure failures, and support / coordinate planning for major internal SPU transmission system repair projects.
Collaborate with internal business partners to develop and implement asset management plans for water transmission and distribution system assets including concrete reservoirs, storage tanks, pipes and appurtenances, meters, and pump stations
Coordinate SPU’s Water System Seismic Upgrade Program. Work on implementing the recommendations of SPU's2018 water system seismic study including accomplishing seismic risk assessments, planning, prioritizing, and carrying out water system seismic resiliency capital improvement projects and managing program budget.
Provide direction for seismic-related pipe replacement decisions and use of earthquake resistant pipe.
Provide water system seismic program updates to SPU leadership, Seattle wholesale customers, regional partners, etc. as needed
Develop RFPs, lead consultant selection processes and negotiate and handle consultant contracts for planning, analysis/ assessments, and development of capital project options.
Please note this job advertisement is not intended 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 atany time with or without notice.
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
Qualifications
Experience:
Five years (5) professional civil engineering experience.
AND
Education
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology; (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience, which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).
License, Certification Requirements:
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington is required.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites.
May be required to lift over 50 pounds.
May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Overnight travel may be required.
Desired Qualifications:
Good working knowledge of water system infrastructure and water system operations
Experience in water system planning, design, construction, utility asset management, and capital project & program management
Water system planning/ engineering experience specific to water transmission and distribution system pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks & reservoirs and related appurtenances
Experience in utility infrastructure earthquake engineering including earthquake resistant pipe systems, seismic risk assessments of water system infrastructure and seismic resiliency upgrade projects.
Good knowledge and understanding of local earthquake hazards and vulnerabilities of utility infrastructure in earthquake events
Experience handling consultant contracts, including preparing scopes of work/budgets, reviewing study plans, technical reports, and submittals from consultants/contractors.
The ability to write clear and concise technical reports in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to successfully work well and collaborate with others in a team environment, delivering complex multiyear projects.
Additional Information
Workplace Schedule/Environment:
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.
Starting January 2, 2025, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week.
Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Work is performed both in an office environment and in a public setting.
Application Expectation:
An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration.
Please
DO NOT
attach resumes and cover letters, as they will not be considered in the review of candidate's qualifications.
The full salary range for this position is
$72.38 - $84.28
per hour.
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records incompliance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SME 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.