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 benefits listed below are those currently enjoyed by full-time City of Kennewick Non-Contract employees. It is important to remember that over the course of time these benefits may change - they are not permanent. Benefits may change through City Council or administrative action or changes mandated by state and federal law.

Paid Holidays
12 per year (9 scheduled; 3 “floating”)
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and three floating holidays selected by the employee. An employee will accrue one of the three floating holidays on each of the following days: February 1, February 12, and August 31. An employee will only accrue a floating holiday on these days if actually employed.

Paid Time Off (PTO)
The purpose of PTO is to compensate employees for absences due to injury, illness, vacation and personal business. In addition, the program is designed to provide employees with personal flexibility regarding the use of leave hours. PTO hours accrue based upon the actual number of regular hours worked.

Accrual per Month:
0-5yrs 6-9yrs 10-14yrs 15-19yrs 20-24yrs 25-29yrs 30+yrs
12 hours 15 hours 17 hours 19 hours 21 hours 23 hours 25 hours

Retirement Plan
All City employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). The City and the employee both contribute toward the plan. PERS provides regular retirement and disability retirement benefits. City employees also participate in the Social Security Program. Rates effective as of 09/01/2024. ( www.drs.wa.gov )

PERS Employee Contribution Rate Employer Contribution Rate
Plan II 6.36% 9.11%
Plan III Employee Choice (see booklet) 9.11%

Deferred Comp
The City contributes an equivalent of 5% of your regular monthly salary to Mission Square Retirement (previously ICMA) deferred compensation program. No employee match required, but employees may contribute towards plan if desired. ( www.icmarc.org )

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
The City currently pays the entire dental and vision insurance premiums for the employee and dependents. Employee current premium share is $200.00 per month for medical insurance to cover themselves and dependents.

Life Insurance
1.5 x annual salary (not to exceed $250K) provided by the City of Kennewick. Employee may purchase Voluntary Term Life Insurance for employee, spouse and/or dependents through New York Life (previously Cigna).

Long Term Disability
The City pays the entire long-term disability premium for employees through New York Life (previously Cigna).

Wellness Program
The Wellness Program has been established to encourage employee health and fitness, both at work and at home. A City Wellness Committee promotes and provides opportunities for healthy lifestyles. Employee fitness center is open to all employees and their spouses.

Employee Assistance
An Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) is provided by the City to assist you and family members, providing counseling and treatment in such areas as stress, drug and alcohol abuse and family counseling.

Other Benefits Offered

• Flexible Spending Plan (Pre-Tax Deduction for Medical/Dental and Day Care)
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Bereavement Leave
• Overtime
• Direct Deposit (paydays are 5th and 20th of the month)

Salary:

$99,552.00 - $132,720.00 Annually