Development Services Office Engineering Manager (Mgr. 3)
Apply NowCompany: City of Seattle, WA
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Salary: $124,758.00 - $187,105.68 Annually
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00341
Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Division: Project Delivery & Engineering Branch
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
How do you balance the needs of a growing city with the realities of utility infrastructure?
If you're a strategic thinker with strong engineering expertise and leadership acumen, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for you to serve as the Development Services Office (DSO) Engineering Manager (Mgr. 3). In this role, you will oversee the plan review process for water, drainage, and wastewater, ensuring new development projects align with SPU's technical and regulatory standards.
As the DSO Engineering Manager, you will be at the center of Seattle's most complex development challenges. From setting infrastructure requirements and resolving utility conflicts to interpreting development codes and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, your work will directly shape how Seattle grows. You'll collaborate with developers, city departments-including Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI), Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), and Seattle City Light-and internal SPU teams to find solutions that support both private development and public infrastructure goals.
This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, regulatory frameworks, and urban development, as well as the leadership skills to guide a team of professionals in navigating technical and regulatory issues. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on Seattle's infrastructure and development, we encourage you to apply.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you can expect to:
Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, accounting, business administration, construction management, public policy, or a related field.
AND
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, operations, administration, project management, or public policy, including two (2) years of experience supervising/managing staff.
Certification/Licensure: Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
Desired Qualifications: Registered with the State of Washington as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Additional Information
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Effective January 2025, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The full salary range for this position is: $124,758.00 - $187,105.68 Annually
How to Apply:
*** You must submit both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application will not be considered. Please ensure that BOTH documents have successfully been uploaded before submitting your application. ***
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ernest Stephens at
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-00341
Department: Seattle Public Utilities
Division: Project Delivery & Engineering Branch
Opening Date: 03/25/2025
Closing Date: 4/15/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
How do you balance the needs of a growing city with the realities of utility infrastructure?
If you're a strategic thinker with strong engineering expertise and leadership acumen, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for you to serve as the Development Services Office (DSO) Engineering Manager (Mgr. 3). In this role, you will oversee the plan review process for water, drainage, and wastewater, ensuring new development projects align with SPU's technical and regulatory standards.
As the DSO Engineering Manager, you will be at the center of Seattle's most complex development challenges. From setting infrastructure requirements and resolving utility conflicts to interpreting development codes and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, your work will directly shape how Seattle grows. You'll collaborate with developers, city departments-including Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI), Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), and Seattle City Light-and internal SPU teams to find solutions that support both private development and public infrastructure goals.
This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, regulatory frameworks, and urban development, as well as the leadership skills to guide a team of professionals in navigating technical and regulatory issues. If you're ready to make a lasting impact on Seattle's infrastructure and development, we encourage you to apply.
About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU's work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:
- SPU Website
- Strategic Business Plan
SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
We know work isn't only about what you do it's also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities
Job Responsibilities
In this role, you can expect to:
- Lead utility plan review for water, drainage, wastewater, and solid waste infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SPU regulations
- Resolve complex engineering, and regulatory challenges, including utility capacity, nonstandard infrastructure, and development code compliance
- Manage and mentor a team of professional and technical staff, overseeing service delivery and policy implementation
- Collaborate with city agencies and the development community to address infrastructure feasibility, design conflicts, and regulatory enforcement
- Advise SPU senior leadership on utility-related development policies, performance metrics, and long-term infrastructure planning
- Supervise approximately 15 staff members, including Manager 2s, Civil Engineering (CE) Supervisors, Sr. CEs, Associate CE's, Assistant CEs, CE Spec Supervisors, Sr. CE Specialists, Associate CE Specialists, and Sr. Capital Project Coordinators
Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, accounting, business administration, construction management, public policy, or a related field.
AND
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, operations, administration, project management, or public policy, including two (2) years of experience supervising/managing staff.
Certification/Licensure: Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.
Desired Qualifications: Registered with the State of Washington as a Professional Engineer (PE)
Additional Information
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Effective January 2025, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
The full salary range for this position is: $124,758.00 - $187,105.68 Annually
How to Apply:
- Submit complete City of Seattle online application
- Upload your current resume, AND
- Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position
*** You must submit both a resume and cover letter. If you do not submit these documents, your application will not be considered. Please ensure that BOTH documents have successfully been uploaded before submitting your application. ***
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ernest Stephens at
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: