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Civil Engineer Supervisor

City of Seattle · Seattle, WA · governmentjobs

$168,833 – $195,769

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First seen: 2026-02-07 · Last seen: 2026-02-10

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<p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Seattle’s waterways and environmental health?</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Seattle Public Utilities’ (SPU) has a position opening for a Civil Engineer Supervisor within the Engineering and Technical Services Division (ETSD). SPU is committed to service excellence and is looking for candidates with a background in Civil Engineer Supervisor experience. A successful candidate would provide an exceptional work ethic, a team-oriented mindset and the ability to work with a diverse staff in a dynamic work environment. This position is represented by PROTEC17 Professional and Technical Employees.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">If you’re ready to combine your engineering expertise with meaningful environmental action, join us in creating a cleaner, healthier future for Seattle.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:&nbsp;</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: none;color: inherit;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;color:inherit;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">SPU Website</span></span></a></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/about/plans/strategic-business-plan" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: none;color: inherit;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/about/plans/strategic-business-plan" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;color:inherit;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">SPU Strategic Business Plan</span></span></a></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">SPU commits to&nbsp;</span></span><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/working-at-the-city/our-values" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: none;color: inherit;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/working-at-the-city/our-values" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;color:inherit;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Our City Values</span></span></a> <span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">and&nbsp;</span></span><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/rsji" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: none;color: inherit;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/rsji" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;color:inherit;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Race and Social Justice</span></span></a>&nbsp;<span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">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.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">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:</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate)</span></span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Supervises staff performing or serves as project engineer&nbsp;</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">and Engineer of Record&nbsp;</span></span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">on the most technically complex, visible and/or controversial projects or programs involving several design specialties including: Drinking water pipelines, conveyance pipes, valving, pump stations, ER-DIP, cathodic protection, water system appurtenances, site restoration, ADA ramp designs, and general utility infrastructure projects.</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Leads the Drinking Water Design and Engineering Group.&nbsp;</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Supervises activities of a design team in the preparation of preliminary and long range plans, schedules, estimates, budgets, detailed final construction plans, specifications, and agreements. Oversees project progress from design through construction.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Monitors the work of consultants and construction contractors to ensure compliance with contract provisions and scope of work.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Supervises the preparation of a variety of reports, correspondence and official documents.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Supervises the growth and development of staff.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Ensure high quality design products from staff.</span></span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><strong>Education:</strong> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology or other combinations of education and/or experience which provides preparation to complete professional Civil Engineering work.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><strong>Experience:</strong> </span></span><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Requires six years professional </span><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">c</span><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">ivil </span><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">e</span><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">ngineering experience, including two years supervisory experience</span><span style=" margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span></p><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px !important;"><div tabindex="0" style=" color:inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; font-weight: 600 !important;">License, Certification and Other Requirements</div><ul style="padding-left: 2rem; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.</li><li>Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.</li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><strong>Desired Qualifications:</strong> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">You will be most successful in this role if you possess one or more of the</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">following:</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">• Results and value driven.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">• Experience and a desire to lead projects, initiatives, and people.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">• Excellent people and communication skills – and a developed sense of emotional intelligence.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">• Successful experience in mentoring and developing staff.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">•</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;color:inherit;font-style: normal;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"> Committed to public service and fostering trust in government</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">• Highly organized.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Special Conditions:</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.</span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Field assignments may entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, and work in or near construction sites.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.</span></span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">How to Apply</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">:</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">In addition to fully completing the online application, </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: italic;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">we require&nbsp;</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">candidates to attach&nbsp;</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">a current resume, and cover letter describing your work experience(s) and how that makes you a good candidate for this role.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">The full salary range for this position is $81.17 per hour - $94.12 per hour.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Starting January 2, 2025, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Who may apply</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">: </span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">All qualified candidates may apply, including external candidates and internal employees of the City of Seattle (COS).</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">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.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">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:&nbsp;</span></span><a href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and%20covered%20family-members/most%20employees-plans" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: none;color: inherit;" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and%20covered%20family-members/most%20employees-plans" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link=""><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;color:inherit;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and covered family-members/most employees-plans</span></span></a><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Application Requirement(s):</span></span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">A complete NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Attached Resume &amp; Cover Letter describing your skills and experience in relation to this position.</span></span></li><li style="margin-left: 24px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">Supplemental Questions Responses</span></span></li></ol><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;font-style: italic;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">*** You must include 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. ***</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><br style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"></span><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"><span style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;">If you have any questions, please contact Kyle Chow at kyle.chow@seattle.gov</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10.6667px;padding: 0px;font-style: normal;color:inherit;text-align: left;text-indent: 0px;"><br></p>
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