Associate Civil Engineer Specialist

Position Description

SPU is hiring! Are you interested in preventing corrosion on critical drinking water infrastructure in Seattle communities? Are you passionate about equitable service delivery? If so, consider applying to work with a team of experienced professionals, making Seattle a better place to live. Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer Specialist (Field Work) to join SPU's Engineering and Technical Services Division (ETSD) in the corrosion protection group. This position will spend the majority of the time in the field adjusting and maintaining SPU’s corrosion protection systems, performing soil corrosivity testing, cooperative testing with other agencies, and condition assessment of various infrastructure. This position will also maintain various databases and assist in the preparation of reports related to the field work.

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), check out the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations(Download PDF reader)
• 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.

Why join our team?

About

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 including excellent medical and dental benefits.
• Free Orca Pass for transit
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Career development growth potential and advancement opportunities.
  
  

Job Responsibilities

• The primary duties of this position are to monitor, adjust, and maintain SPU's ~100 impressed current cathodic protection systems throughout King County as well as approximately 50 critical sacrificial cathodic protection systems to prevent corrosion of SPU's metallic assets.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate repair of damaged or non-functional facilities.
• Support CIP projects to replace or expand existing corrosion protection systems. Perform soil corrosivity tests for all Lines of Business and enter results in GIS for use by all CIP projects. Make corrosion protection recommendations based on field tests.
• Perform annual Franchise required (SCL, City of Renton, ST) and cooperative PSE, Williams Pipeline, ST stray current testing.
• Review 3rd party plans by the same agencies for impacts to SPU's systems.
• Perform condition assessment of SPU pipelines, tanks, reservoirs including manned entry of large pipelines and tanks via small openings and/or ladders, CCTV inspection of drinking water pipelines, in situ condition assessment of pipelines, and destructive testing of failed pipeline specimens as well as associated reporting.
  
  

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Experience: Two years of Civil Engineering or Construction Management office/field experience

Education: An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college level coursework in engineering and construction technology

Experience/Education Equivalency: A combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class may be substituted for the required education or experience.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undertake field assignments that may entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, and work in or near construction sites as well as confined spaces.
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.
• Climbing 20-foot ladders.
• Must be able to occasionally work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  
  

You will be most successful in this role if you possess one or more of the following:

• Minimum 2 years of utility design, construction, or maintenance experience.
• Minimum 1 years of corrosion protection construction and/or maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2yearsofexperienceworking with SPU, City of Seattle, and/or King County on infrastructure projects
• Coatings application or inspection experience
• Education or experience related to civil or electrical engineering.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings, as-built sketches and other source document materials related to utility infrastructure.
• Experience using ArcGIS or UtilView
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Experience working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working outdoors sometimes in densely urban or very remote locations in all types of weather.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.
  
  

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $53.60 - $62.40 hourly.

How To Apply

• An online application including a cover letter and resume is required. We encourage you to use your cover letter to address your skills and qualifications for the position and what excites you about the job. Your resume should summarize the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you bring to this work. Failure to attach your cover letter and resume will exclude you from further consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  
  

Workplace Environment/Telework Expectations

• This position requires5-daysof office/field work. The office work will take place out of 700 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor. Please note: Part of each workday will be performed out in the field.
  
  

Benefits Statement

• 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
  
  

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.
  
  

For questions, please contact Danielle Sheridan viadanielle.sheridan@seattle.gov.

Learn more about Seattle Public Utilities at our web page www.seattle.gov/util/.