Environmental Services Principal Professional Engineer

Overview

The Environmental Services Department's Capital Delivery Group is seeking a highly skilled Principal Professional Engineer to lead diverse and challenging engineering projects and supervise a small team that may include professional and associate engineers and engineering technicians. We support a wide variety of projects for the Wastewater, Stormwater, and Solid Waste utilities with a $30M average annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget. Our group provides opportunities to work on complex municipal infrastructure improvements, including wastewater treatment plant process improvements, storm and wastewater sewer pipe improvements, pump station upgrades, building upgrades, and green stormwater infrastructure projects. The position contributes to the department's mission to provide sustainable and cost-effective management services and to recover value from Tacoma's waste streams. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of civil engineering principles, strong technical expertise, project management experience, and proven leadership abilities.

The applicants selected for these positions will work in the Center for Urban Waters facility located adjacent to Tacoma's Thea Foss Waterway in downtown Tacoma with a variety of dynamic and creative engineers, scientists, and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies, site investigations, and analysis to assess project viability and identify potential challenges or risks.
• Perform full cycle project design and management for multi-million-dollar capital projects from planning through construction. Prepare technical specifications, calculations, engineering designs, and plans for engineering projects.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, contractors, and consultants, to ensure effective project coordination and delivery.
• Provide mentorship and career guidance to junior engineers, supporting their professional development and growth.
• Supervise staff, manage workloads, coordinate training, provide quality assurance reviews, and monitor progress toward project goals.
• Conduct regular project meetings, communicate project progress to stakeholders, and address any issues or concerns that arise.
• Monitor and control project budgets, resources, and contracts.
• Stay updated with advancements in civil engineering technologies, codes, and regulations, and apply them to enhance project efficiency and quality.
• Manage personnel actions such as resolving grievances and issues, conducting performance evaluations, and providing recommendations for hiring, terminations, discipline, and salary actions.

Minimum Education & Experience

Minimum Education

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

Minimum Experience

5 years including 1 year prior as a licensed professional engineer or project lead / intermittent supervisor

Desired Experience

5 years as a licensed professional engineer specializing in wastewater, stormwater, and solid waste capital project delivery.

Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without the required materials may not progress in the selection process. If you are a veteran, please attach a copy of your DD214 for veteran's preference points.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

City of Tacoma is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, eliminating disparities, and seeking candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Details : Hourly Rate : 61.26 - 86.25

Annual Salary : 127,420.80 - 179,400.00

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