Description
Senior Civil Engineer - Water
This full-time position reports to the Engineering Manager and is located at the Ed Fischer Operations Center, 8600 NE 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662.
WHAT YOU WOULD DO:
- Manage specialized consultants in the preparation of plans and specifications for complex water utility design and construction projects
- Manage multiple projects related to the production, distribution, treatment and storage of potable water
- Coordinate major road construction projects with the County, State and other local jurisdictions
- Assist in the acquisition of properties for future facilities
- Oversee Utility technical staff in the design and construction of capital projects
- Establish and maintain capital project schedules
- Review of plan sets and specifications
- Provide support to water operations staff in the day-to-day operations of the water utility
- Facilitate pre-construction meetings and resolve major issues during construction
- Manage issues and agreements that may affect the Water Utility
- Assist in developing annual and five-year capital improvement facilities plan
- Assist in updating the Water System Plan and other long-range utility plans
- Maintain and update system maps, standards and specifications
- Taking part in on-call duties working after hours and on weekends
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
- Professional Engineer in the State of Washington
- Minimum 10 years’ progressive work experience and supervision preferred
- Additional studies in hydraulics, modeling software and construction management preferred
- Experience in design of transmission mains and subdivisions, and construction management preferred
- Technical knowledge of potable water transmission/distribution systems, storage, pumping, and control systems
- Project management, long range planning, project design, and construction management skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organizational skills including ability to work effectively in self-directed environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to articulate complicated subject matter
BENEFITS:
Employees and dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and disability insurance. Employees are enrolled in Washington State PERS and may enroll in deferred compensation plans. Employees will also receive eight hours of vacation leave and sick leave every month and twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
SALARY:
Clark Public Utilities’ salary ranges are market based and established annually. With full competency in the role and satisfactory performance the target is midpoint within the established range.
Senior Civil Engineer – Water: Min: $110,607 Mid: $136,194 Max: $161,779
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your resume with a cover letter via email to jobs@clarkpud.com. Resumes may also be sent to Clark Public Utilities, Human Resources Department, P.O. BOX 8900, Vancouver, WA 98668.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At Clark Public Utilities, we are committed to being a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work.