Water Professional Engineer

Job Description:

Water Professional Engineer

Description

Position Description

Tacoma Water has an opportunity for a Professional Engineer to join the Engineering section in our Planning & Engineering Division. We are looking for someone to utilize their experience and knowledge in engineering and project management to provide engineering judgement, analysis, and leadership skills to support the delivery of clean, reliable, and cost-effective water to our customers. This position will lead drinking water infrastructure projects located throughout Tacoma Water’s service area and may manage delivery of infrastructure projects related to the Pipeline 1 Pressurization Program.

Pro jects and Programs the Engineering Team Works on:

• Pipeline No. 1 (P1) Program. P1 is a 27-mile large-diameter (30-inch to 78-inch) transmission water main that is the primary water supply for the Greater Tacoma Area. Under a regulatory-compliance decree from the Health Department, P1 is required to be pressurized over its entire length by 2051 to improve water-quality. Pressurization will require many discrete projects including large-scale pipe replacement, design and construction of a new pump station and flow control facility, upgrades to existing infrastructure such as pump stations and standpipes, and condition assessment studies. The program will cost upwards of $250M and is intended to provide water supply to the community for the foreseeable future, while protecting the environment and minimizing the financial burden to our customers.
  
• Complex Facility Maintenance and Upgrades. Our team is often tasked with designing and implementing upgrades to existing facilities like replacing reservoir roofs, upgrading existing pump stations, maintaining/upgrading existing flow control and pressure reducing facilities, facility (building) remodels, and relocating large diameter transmission mains. Depending on the complexity of the project, the design and construction work may be procured by outside entities but managed by Tacoma Water staff.
  
• Distribution Construction Plans and Standards. We work with our counterparts in asset planning to identify mains that are at their end of life and need to be replaced as well as new customers that need new distribution mains constructed. Once projects are identified, we work with our engineering technician staff to draft construction plans and specifications. We also collaboratively develop design and drafting standards for water distribution mains.
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead water infrastructure projects in all areas including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing using knowledge in areas of project integration, scope, schedule, cost, human resources, quality, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management.
• Leads and reviews the preparation of technical specifications, engineering calculations and plans; approves, signs and seals plans.
• Performs engineering quality control reviews of consultant work product including technical reports, plans, specifications and engineering cost estimates, and as-built drawings.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of engineering studies, feasibility reports, analyses, and cost estimates.
• Develop procurement documents for selecting and awarding professional services.
• Support construction with timely responses to submittals, request for information (RFI), and change order documents.
• Communicate Tacoma Water’s interests with internal and external stakeholders, including conducting presentations to the public, the Utility Board and City council.
• Attend drinking water industry conferences, technical workshops, hazardous materials training, professional development and project management classes, and other continuing education opportunities as available.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to assist other’s professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or directly related field.

Minimum Experience*
4 years of professional level engineering experience

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Washington State Licensed Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Washington State Driver's License or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in civil, mechanical, or directly related engineering field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Technical background in large-diameter pipelines and/or water distribution systems

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org and/or neogov.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

Should you have any questions about this position please call Human Resources at (253) 591-5400 before 4pm on the closing date.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 2/10/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$118,560.00 - $166,920.00 Annually