City Engineer

The City of Port Angeles seeks a collaborative, strategic, and technically accomplished public works professional to serve as City Engineer.

Nature of the Work

Under the administrative direction of the Deputy City Manager, the City Engineer assists in planning, organizing, coordinating, leading and directing of assigned engineering activities. The City Engineer will lead high profile initiatives and programs within the engineering team, and effectively plan, direct, and coordinate the strategic and long-term planning of various engineering programs. This position may act as Director of Public Works & Utilities in their absence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides overall management, direction, technical oversight, and budget monitoring of assigned engineering staff and the City’s capital improvement and transportation improvement programs. Has direct supervision over assigned engineering staff and provides overall accountability for the planning, design, permitting, funding, procurement, construction, inspection, and delivery of capital/transportation projects, ensuring projects are completed consistent with established scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and applicable requirements.
• Trains, mentors, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned technical and professional staff. 
• Develops and supervises the preparation and monitoring of the engineering teams’ annual budget, including capital and transportation improvement projects.
• In coordination with the purchasing team, efficiently leads and oversees the development, procurement, award, and administration of assigned public works construction and professional services contracts, including consultant selection and management, contract specifications, and overall contract performance.
• Provides technical direction and oversight for the development, interpretation, implementation, and maintenance of City engineering standards, specifications, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as trusted senior advisor to the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, Utility Advisory Committee, City Council, and other agencies concerning all aspects of municipal engineering.
• Supervises the design, construction, and inspection of assigned engineering projects.
• In coordination with the finance team, provides oversight and strategic direction for grant and external funding activities associated with capital and transportation improvement projects, including compliance with funding requirements and successful delivery of funded projects.
• In coordination with the legal and operations teams, assists with acquisition of easements and property rights, including coordination of utility conflicts, easements, and other requirements necessary for successful project delivery.
• Ensures engineering programs and projects comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, permits, funding requirements, and engineering standards, and coordinates with regulatory agencies as necessary.
• Proactively and efficiently makes recommendations and assists in the development of local ordinances concerning issues of the department.
• Prepares and presents reports, verbally and in writing, to the Deputy City Manager, City Manager, City Council, Utility Advisory Committee, and other agencies concerning issues relative to the engineering team.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a high-level manager, including engineering and resource management responsibilities, preferably in an agency with multiple utilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with construction and/or professional services contracts is desirable.

The successful candidate must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license at the time of appointment or be able to obtain one within thirty (30) days of hire and maintain a driving record acceptable to the City’s Risk Manager.

Salary and Benefits:

$141,367-$168,976 annually

This position is also eligible for relocation reimbursement up to $10,000.

Other benefits include:

• Up to 3% deferred compensation employer contribution
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Medical insurance (12.5% employee-paid premium)
• Employer contribution to Health Savings Account
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Care Offset
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid life insurance ($50,000 plan)
• Long-term disability
• Washington State Retirement System (PERS)
• 40 hours of management leave annually

Why Port Angeles Is For You: 

Located on the northern edge of the Olympic Peninsula along the shores of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the City of Port Angeles offers a rare combination of dramatic natural beauty and a vibrant, welcoming community. The surrounding peninsula is renowned for its extraordinary diversity—lush temperate rainforests, rugged mountain ranges, pristine rivers, and expansive ocean beaches all within easy reach.

Port Angeles is a modern coastal city with a rich and diverse history, including a strong and visible Native American presence that continues to shape the area’s culture and community life. Residents enjoy a wide array of cultural offerings, from festivals and arts events to music, recreation, and local sporting activities. Educational opportunities are excellent, with highly regarded public schools and Peninsula College offering both two- and four-year degree programs. Outdoor recreation is a defining feature of life in Port Angeles. Nearby amenities include hot springs, beaches, rivers, and parks, as well as Olympic National Park and the Olympic Discovery Trail— one of the longest continuous trail systems in the United States. The city also serves as an international gateway, with ferry service to Victoria.

Port Angeles benefits from a mild coastal climate, with typical daytime temperatures ranging from the 40s in winter to the 70s in summer, and average annual rainfall of less than 25 inches. To learn more about the community, visit www.cityofpa.us and www.visitportangeles.com.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position, submit a cover letter and a resume by visiting www.karrasconsulting.net and clicking on “view open positions.”

Please submit your application materials at www.karrasconsulting.net. If you have questions regarding this announcement, please call Marissa Karras at 360-956-1336.