Design Engineering Supervisor
Kentwa
- # Design Engineering SupervisorApplylocations: Centennial Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition id: R2146Come work at a place where you have a direct impact on the quality of life for Kent residents, business owners and visitors alike!**The City of Kent is seeking an experienced and forward‐thinking Design Engineering Supervisor to lead a talented team in delivering high‐quality public works infrastructure. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the design and preparation of plans and specifications for streets, utilities, and major municipal projects that directly support the City’s growing community and long‐term development goals.****Working with a high level of autonomy, the Design Engineering Supervisor manages complex civil engineering design work, reviews technical project submittals, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates closely with engineers, technicians, consultants, contractors, and other City departments. This position also plays a vital role in guiding staff development, resolving project challenges, and coordinating with the Construction Section throughout project delivery.****If you are a licensed Professional Engineer with strong leadership skills and a passion for designing safe, efficient, and innovative public infrastructure, we invite you to bring your technical expertise and collaborative approach to a team that helps shape the future of Kent.****The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field and eight (8) years of technical civil engineering design experience.****This is a full-time, benefited position that is not represented by a union. All City of Kent employees and external candidates are eligible to apply at this time.*****\*\*Please note that you must attach your cover letter and resume to your application for your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact our office Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at View phone number on click.appcast.io and we will do our best to assist you.\*\******The position is open until filled, but the tentative date for initial panel interviews is August 4th. The selection process for this position will include at least one panel interview.****SALARY:****$12,185.00- $14,825.00 per month, depending on experience**For a listing of benefits, please use the following link: Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)**GENERAL PURPOSE:**Under the direction of the Design Engineering Manager, supervise Design Engineering staff in the design and preparation of project plans and specifications for streets, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, and other municipal public works projects.Work is characterized by supervisory and administrative functions in the performance of advanced-level, professional engineering duties involved in the preparation and review of designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and construction plans for public works improvement projects. The incumbent is also required to coordinate communications with the Construction Section during construction. Duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing the review of streets, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, and other civil municipal engineering projects; performing supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws; and effectively communicating with the public, contractors, developers, City personnel and other agencies.Work is performed under limited supervision. The manager sets the overall objectives and resources available. The incumbent and the manager work together to develop deadlines and work to be completed. The incumbent is responsible for the work, plans and carries out the assignment, resolves most conflicts that arise, and interprets policies on own initiative in terms of established objectives. The incumbent keeps the manager informed of progress, potentially controversial matters, or far-reaching implications. Work is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness of results.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**Oversee the review and design of streets, sanitary and storm sewers, water mains, and other civil municipal engineering projects in accordance with established standards of safety, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting in interviews; making recommendations to hire and train employees; planning, assigning, directing, and evaluating work in progress and completed work; authorizing leave and hours worked; appraising subordinate work performance; recommending promotion and disciplinary actions; addressing complaints; resolving miscellaneous personnel issues.Review project requirements, physical location, and other pertinent data; evaluate existing engineering drawings, maps, and survey data; determine appropriate materials and information required for design purposes.Oversee the review of quantity calculations, cost estimates, and engineer calculations for assigned projects; and review project schedules prepared by engineers. Assure that project designs are in compliance with a variety of federal, state, and city laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations governing construction projects.Review and approve project plans, specifications, and permits as needed; delineate project size, scope, limits, and intent; and review work assigned to Engineers.Communicate and coordinate work with the engineers, engineering technicians, consultants, other agencies, and the public to exchange information, facilitate work processes, and resolve conflicts; communicate in person, in writing, and on the telephone with developers, contractors, property owners, City personnel, and other agencies to incorporate special requirements within City construction projects.Review consultant’s scope of work, contracts, reports, and plans.Work with each engineer and engineering technician to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, utility companies, property owners, and engineering consultants; resolve concerns, issues, and complaints as necessary.Review applications for funding programs and follow up documentation as required.Communicate and coordinate with Public Works Operations and other departments during design of Public Works projects.Oversee and review impacts of potential utility conflicts; and coordinate relocation/undergrounding of facilities when required.Oversee engineers and engineering technicians in the preparation of calculations and right-of-way drawings involved in the acquisition of public rights-of-way and easements. Assist the Right of Way Section in the acquisition of real property.Oversee computations of excavation, embankment, and other quantities for the construction of projects; review the appropriate grade and alignment of roadways and utilities.Review and edit correspondence written by engineers or engineering technicians.Oversee and direct duties related to the formation of local improvement districts (LID); review petitions and establish LID boundaries; review correspondence and preliminary and final assessment rolls.Prepare information, requests, and recommendations concerning resolutions and ordinances; compile and review information and other materials for public hearings and city council meetings. Attend and present items at city council meetings as required.Attend bid openings, hearings, and other meetings concerning public works projects; answer questions from contractors, bidders, developers, and the general public.Supervise and review preparation of Federal and State grant applications. Meet with grant agency personnel to determine funding availability, application requirements, etc.Make recommendations to the Design Engineering Manager regarding expenditures of public funds. Represent the City in technical advisory committees for other municipalities.Actively support the City’s mission, vision, values, and goals.PERIPHERAL DUTIES:Perform related duties as assigned.Develop staff professionallyAct as the Design Engineering Manager in the manager’s absence as assigned.**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:****KNOWLEDGE OF:*** Principles, practices, methods, and standards of Civil Engineering* Design, engineering, and construction of Public Works projects* Advanced mathematics including calculus, trigonometry, geometry, and algebra* Municipal Public Works construction techniques* Municipal government policies, procedures, and structure; applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances* Funding agency requirements and procedures* Engineering research, analysis, and problem solving methods* Technical aspects of field of specialty* Trends, legislation, and other developments in the field of Civil Engineering* Preparation of construction drawings and specifications* Surveying principles and techniques* Effective oral and written communication skills* Correct usage of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary as it pertains to the job* Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment including personal computers and related software such as CADD, word processing, and spreadsheet programs* Local Improvement District formation procedures**SKILLED IN:*** Using methods, equipment, computer software, and materials in Civil Engineering design and drafting, including the use of computer-aided design and drafting equipment (CADD)* Demonstrating interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy* Communicating effectively both orally and in writing* Preparing and delivering oral presentations* Using proper telephone techniques and etiquette to assist a diverse assortment of individuals and inquiries* Preparing business letters* Analyzing, preparing, and reviewing technical engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and estimates* Maintaining records and preparing reports**ABILITY TO:*** Supervise, train, and provide work direction to others* Design Public Works projects in accordance with budget limitations and established safety standards* Design streets, storm and sanitary sewers, water mains, and other municipal engineering projects* Make extensive mathematical and engineering computations accurately* Read, understand, and interpret engineering plans, drawings, and specifications* Prepare clear and concise project plans* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others* Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action* Plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines* Read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, operating and procedure manuals, general business periodicals, professional journals, government regulations, etc.* Compose, proofread, and edit correspondence, project specifications, technical journals, engineering rules, and regulations* Operate machines, tools, and equipment as described below* Work independently with little direction* Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, contractors, developers, engineers, and the general public* Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables* Review and understand complex designs and interpret engineering plans* Coordinate engineering projects and resolve conflicts with other agencies and organizations**SKILL FOR THE POSITION MAY BE GAINED THROUGH EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, RELEVANT JOB EXPERIENCE or a COMBINATION of these:****Education:**Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; and**Experience:**Eight (8) years of technical Civil Engineering design experience.LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* Valid Washington State driver's license, or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment* Professional Engineering License (Washington State)* Must successfully pass a position specific background inquiry**MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED:**Typical business and engineering office machinery and equipment including, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine, calculator, computer-aided drafting equipment, CADD software, blueprint machine, and printing and lettering machines.The incumbent may be required to operate a City vehicle.**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, or feel; talk; and hear. The employee is required to sit for extended periods of time; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to type on a keyboard; stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.**WORKING CONDITIONS:**Work is performed in a typical engineering office environment, subject to driving to various locations within the City to inspect or review public improvement projects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions; and may be exposed to individuals who are irate or hostile. The noise level in the office environment is usually moderate, while the noise level in the field may be loud.The City of Kent is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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