City Engineer

Lead municipal engineering and capital and transportation improvement delivery for the City of Port Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall management, direction, technical oversight, and budget monitoring for assigned engineering staff and the City’s capital improvement and transportation improvement programs.
• Direct and hold accountability for planning, design, permitting, funding, procurement, construction, inspection, and delivery of capital and transportation projects.
• Ensure projects are completed in line with scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and applicable requirements.
• Train, mentor, supervise, and evaluate assigned technical and professional staff.
• Develop and supervise preparation and monitoring of the engineering teams’ annual budget, including capital and transportation improvement projects.
• Coordinate with the purchasing team to lead development, procurement, award, and administration of assigned public works construction and professional services contracts.
• Oversee consultant selection and management, contract specifications, and contract performance.
• Provide technical direction and oversight for development, interpretation, implementation, and maintenance of City engineering standards, specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a senior advisor to the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, Utility Advisory Committee, City Council, and other agencies on municipal engineering matters.
• Supervise design, construction, and inspection of assigned engineering projects.
• Coordinate with the finance team to provide oversight and strategic direction for grant and external funding activities tied to capital and transportation improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and support successful delivery of funded projects.
• Coordinate with legal and operations teams on acquisition of easements and property rights, including coordination of utility conflicts and easement requirements.
• Ensure engineering programs and projects comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, permits, funding requirements, and engineering standards; coordinate with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Recommend and support development of local ordinances related to department issues.
• Prepare and present reports to the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, City Council, Utility Advisory Committee, and other agencies, verbally and in writing.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate strategic and long-term planning for engineering programs; may act as Director in their absence.
• Assist in planning, organizing, coordinating, leading, and directing assigned engineering activities under the Deputy City Manager’s administrative and management direction, serving as the City Engineer.
• Coordinate integration of functions for assigned engineering services.
• Lead high-profile initiatives and programs as assigned by the Deputy City Manager.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer registration is required.
• Experience as a high-level manager with engineering and resource management responsibilities, preferably in an agency with multiple utilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with construction and/or professional services contracts is desirable.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license within 30 days of appointment; driving record acceptable to the City’s risk manager.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods used in all aspects of municipal engineering and utilities.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of capital and transportation improvement program planning, project delivery, construction management, consultant management, contract administration, and quality assurance.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and oversight for complex municipal engineering projects and programs, including evaluation of engineering alternatives, risks, costs, schedules, and priorities.
• Ability to communicate complex engineering and infrastructure issues to elected officials, City leadership, regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and the public, with clear and understandable technical communication.
• Ability to make sound technical determinations and interpretations of engineering standards, construction requirements, contracts, applicable codes and regulations, and City ordinances.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and oversee multiple complex engineering projects and programs while meeting schedules, budgets, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.
• Knowledge of engineering methods and techniques for design, construction, and maintenance of municipal utilities and road projects.
• Knowledge of Washington State laws relating to public works, design, construction, and contract administration techniques.
• Knowledge of local, State, and Federal requirements relative to municipal utilities.
• General knowledge of computers and software applications such as spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to supervise personnel effectively.
• Ability to prepare and present technical reports verbally and in writing to the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, Utility Advisory Committee, and other governmental agencies.
• Ability to communicate, read, write, and understand English at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and the public.
• Serve as Acting Director in their absence.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

How to Apply

To view the full position profile and apply online, please visit the Karras Consulting recruitment website: Home - Karras Consulting

Work Location

• In person
• Port Angeles, WA (onsite)

Pay

• $141,367 - $168,976 per year
• $141,367.18 - $168,976.92 per year