Engineering Manager

Salary: $97,345.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location : Coupeville Campus, WA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 2025-030
Department: Public Works Engineering
Opening Date: 05/01/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Summary


This position is a critical member of the department's leadership team, overseeing transportation infrastructure projects from conception through design, permitting and construction. The Supervisor leads a team of approximately nine with expertise in engineering, drafting, surveying, inspection, construction administration, and right-of-way.


Salary within posted range is dependent upon qualifications. Position is open until filled.

Job Duties

• Supervises and coordinates Public Works capital and maintenance projects and related activities.
• Schedules and assigns work to assure completion of projects in accordance with established timelines and budget limitations.
• Supervises and participates in the review of complex Civil Engineering reports, designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Coordinates with Federal, State, County and local governments, franchise utility companies, private property owners, community organizations and other county departments relating to the design and construction of capital public works improvement projects.
• Manages property acquisition activities for public works projects.
• Assures proper technical oversight of County Public Works Projects.
• Prepares or directs the preparation of required reports for the County Road Administration Board, 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan, and budget reports
• Work with the public on engineering matters.
• Performs other tasks as directed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Familiarity with tools, instruments, equipment and techniques commonly used in the performance of related tasks.
• Maintains a high standard for accuracy, completeness and efficiency in the preparation of reports.
• Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events, remain calm in stressful situations, relate to various personality styles in a calm, professional manner.
• Effectively communicates with others for purposes of gathering and relating information.
• Independent and self-motivated to complete required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.
• Familiarity with road construction, stormwater management, surveying, and engineering practices; familiarity with supervisory practices.
• Previous work with managing consultants, permitting agencies, the County Road Administration Board, and federal and state grant funds beneficial.
• Familiarity with right-of-way (ROW) acquisition practices and permitting requirements a plus.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• A College Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Public Works, or related field.
• Professional Civil Engineer License preferred.
• Eight years' of progressively responsible experience successfully managing complex public works construction projects with five years' of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Previous work with managing consultants, permitting agencies, the County Road Administration Board, and federal and state grant funds beneficial.

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


* Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Island County does not provide visa sponsorship. *
Island County offers a wide range of employee benefits designed to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.
Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

Medical: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for most eligible employees and dependents. In addition, the County provides an annual Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (determined by Medical plan selected).
Dental: Island County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members for basic dental coverage (buy-up options are available).
Life and Disability Insurance: Employees are provided basic coverage of $24,000 and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
Retirement: Island County employees participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (additional 457(b) deferred-compensation plans are also available).
Life Flight: Island County pays 100% of the premium for emergency air transport coverage.
11 paid holidays each year
Generous paid time off and Washington-required sick leave
Flexible Spending Account (optional)
Wellness programs
Employee assistance program
Pet Insurance (optional - employee paid)
Additional benefits are available to be elected (employee-paid).
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This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible Island County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.