Utility Services Capital Projects Engineer

Job Description:

Utility Services Capital Projects Engineer

Description

Description

First review after four weeks: 5/22/2025


CORE VALUE STATEMENT
The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee. We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship, and communication. We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources, and deliver solutions.

SAFETY STATEMENT
We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City's Accident Prevention Plan. This includes but is not limited to actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers. Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action; emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY
Responsibility for the management and oversight of consultant design services of water, sewer and drainage facilities including all construction inspections and construction contract administration activities related directly to water and sewer infrastructure improvements for the Water & Sewer Services Division of the Public Works Department. Coordinates with the Operations and Maintenance staff to develop and implement the Capital Improvement Plan and make revisions as priorities and changes are needed. The position may also be assigned responsibilities for assuming day to day management of the maintenance and operations work groups in the absence of the Utility Services Manager. This is a single position classification. It is not part of a series.

Examples of Work Performed (Illustrative Only)

The following list reflects the essential job duties and responsibilities of this classification, but should not be considered all-inclusive. The incumbent will be expected to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Directs, supervises and manages the activities of the design and construction of water, sewer and drainage infrastructure for the Public Works Department, including design, surveying and right-of-way acquisition activities;
• The incumbent must establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with consulting engineers, designers, contractors, Federal, State and local agency representatives, property owners, utility companies, the general public and other City employees.
• Responsibility for the management and oversight of consultant design services of water, sewer and drainage facilities for the Water & Sewer Services Division of the Public Works Department, including all design, survey and right-of-way activities performed for utility infrastructure projects in the City. Such as: water and sewer infrastructure, including water and wastewater plant upgrades; reservoir and booster station construction; wastewater lift stations; water and sewer trunk lines, and drainage facilities.
• Develops and monitors goals and objectives to efficiently accomplish assigned tasks and responsibilities of the design and construction of water, sewer and drainage infrastructure;
• Develops cost estimates for Department projects and funding applications;
• Reviews the work of subordinates and consultants to ensure conformance with sound engineering practices, and all applicable environmental and Federal, State and City standards and regulations;
• Approves and stamps design documents and specifications prepared under his/her supervision;
• Represents the Public Works Department before citizens, interest groups and federal/state/local governmental agencies;
• Assures that concerns and complaints from the public and others are adequately and timely addressed; analyzes solutions for problems and challenges and recommends corrective action, as needed;
• Develops proposals and oversees the selection, negotiation and administration of consulting engineering agreements;
• Assists in the preparation of the updates for the Water/Sewer Capital Improvement Plan, Water System Comprehensive Plan, General Sewer Plan and Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Plan, and the Comprehensive Stormwater Plan;
• Assist in preparation of and monitors the Utility Services Division Capital Improvement budget;
• Coordinates activities with other City departments;
• Prepares reports and presentations for the Department, City Council and other agencies;
• Supervises development of and revisions to City engineering standards and specifications;
• Acts as a mentor and technical resource for subordinate supervisors and staff;
• Provides for training and development of subordinate supervisors and staff;
• Conducts performance evaluations, administers discipline; participates in the hiring, termination and pay change recommendations of Section staff;
• Oversees the maintenance of office records, maps, construction project documents and related records, including as-built record drawings of all public and private development work.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive managerial experience and background in the civil engineering principles specifically related to water sewer and drainage design, construction, maintenance and repair.

This position requires a Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or a closely related field and a minimum of three years of experience administering municipal engineering projects, including a minimum of one years of supervisory experience, or any combination of relevant education and experience sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties listed above.

• Must possess a Professional Engineer's license in the State of Washington, or have the ability to obtain one by comity within six months of hire.
• Must pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Must maintain a level of mental and physical fitness required to perform the essential functions of this classification.

Supplemental Requirements

Comprehensive Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering, particularly as they relate specifically to the design, rehabilitation, construction, inspection, and repair of water, sewer and drainage facilities;
• Municipal public works planning, design and administration;
• Contract management and administration.

Considerable Knowledge of:

• Management practices and procedures;
• Supervisory practices and techniques;
• Project planning and project management principles and practices;
• Accounting and financial management;
• Federal, State and environmental rules, regulations and procedures.

Ability to:

• Make clear and concise presentations at formal meetings such as Commission and City Council meetings;
• Plan, organize and direct the work of subordinates;
• Plan, organize and direct engineering programs and projects;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Operate a computer and be familiar with computer-aided-design and drafting and related business software.

The City of Kennewick offers competitive pay, excellent benefits and a work-life balance.

The benefits listed within the link below are among those currently offered to City of Kennewick Employees.

Non-Contract Benefit Summary

Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$99,552.00 - $132,720.00 Annually