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In addition to the salary posted, the City contributes 4% of the salary to a deferred compensation retirement savings plan.
About the City of Renton:
The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community.
Renton, with a population of 102,700 (2017), is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, and the Seattle Seahawks.
JOB SUMMARY:
Perform complex technical, analytical, and professional duties in the area related to public drinking water systems. Plan and conduct large scale engineering studies and provides project management for the design and construction of capital improvement projects; coordinate and direct outside engineering consultants and firms on assigned projects and studies.
SUPERVISION:
Reports To: Utility Engineering Manager
Supervises: None
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential Functions:
- Plan and conduct large-scale engineering studies utilizing staff from within the City and outside consultants as necessary; develop scope of work, schedule and project objectives for the solicitation of statement of qualifications and request for proposals from outside consultants. Participate in the selection of consultants; negotiate and monitor contracts and services of outside firms to assure compliance with specifications, timelines and City policies;
- Prepare contract documents for the design, public bidding, and construction of major water system facilities including reservoirs, pump stations, production wells, water treatment facilities, transmission mains, emergency power generators, SCADA/telemetry system.
- Develop and/or review specifications and cost estimates for construction bids on capital projects requiring outside consulting assistance; review payment requests from contractors and submit to superiors for final authorization.
- Provide work direction and guidance to other engineering personnel on City projects as requested; provide project leadership as assigned on projects requiring City personnel; establish and maintain project schedules and activities.
- Provide written and verbal reports as necessary on assigned projects and contracts; present reports to outside groups, City Council, commissions or others as requested; maintain records for assigned activities.
- Meet with City personnel as necessary on capital construction, transportation, utility projects and studies to assure needs are being met by proposed designs and specifications; assure proper communication at key intervals between consultants, contractors, department heads and others.
- Review complex architectural and engineering plans and drawings for major construction projects within the City to assure compliance with City ordinances and policies; approve plans or indicate deficiencies with corrective action guidelines.
- Make complex calculations involving assigned engineering specialty including utilities, construction, transportation and others; review calculations and designs of others to assure conformance with City engineering standards.
- Prepare and review drawings and design as necessary for major projects to lead or assist in the overall design effort.
- Prepare engineering drawings in support of technical models for permit review, in-house projects and project management.
- Provide for and lead plan reviews for outside contractors on major projects and studies to assure compliance of building and other construction with City codes, ordinances and policies.
- Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance, work evening and/or weekend hours as assigned, and travel as required.
Standard Functions:
- Inspect sites as necessary.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- May be assigned to support critical city priorities during disasters or other emergencies.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Four years of increasingly responsible experience in engineering in the field of public drinking water system and project management.
- Current Professional Engineer license preferred.
- Course work or work experience related to hydraulic modeling is preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- Successful passing of a required background check.
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