Sr. Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Engineer, Sr.)

Are you an experienced mechanical engineer interested in joining a community-centered public utility that is focused on keeping the City of Seattle clean and safe? 

Seattle Public Utilities is looking for Senior Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Engineer, Sr.) to serve as Operations Engineer in its Water Line-of-Business.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at SPU, you’ll represent Operations and Maintenance on capital projects, leveraging your extensive knowledge of mechanical engineering principles. You’ll be the go-to subject matter expert for operational needs on critical projects, including Wastewater Line of Business (WLOB) and Drinking Water/Wastewater (DWW) initiatives.

Leveraging your expertise, you’ll design mechanical features for emergency repairs and temporary systems, working closely with SPU Operations and Maintenance and Transmission/Distribution crews. Day-to-day responsibilities include active participation in CIP workgroups, meticulous review of consultant and in-house plan sets for maintainability by SPU crews and ensuring seamless project execution. Join us as we continuously work to improve Seattle’s infrastructure!

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:

•  Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate) 

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass 
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Emergency repair design of water/wastewater infrastructure & facilities

• Providing Mechanical Engineering support to the Utility Operations & Maintenance, Transmission & Distribution, and Wastewater divisions
• Providing field support to Transmission & Distribution, Utility Operations & Maintenance, and Wastewater field staff

• Field inspection on critical items to ensure work is completed per design
• Providing CIP support 

• Coordination, oversight, and monitoring work of Contractors and SPU Construction Management to ensure work is completed per design and complies with contract provisions and scope of work

• Review of shop drawings & specifications for water/wastewater utility work
• Provide cost estimates for SPU planned work and emergency repair work
• Review designs and specifications to ensure compliance with SPU standards
• Serve as divisional reviewer of final plans, specifications, and estimates.

• Mechanical Engineering support and use of best professional judgment to make decisions where no guidelines or specifications exist, (e.g., emergency situations)

Education/Experience: Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology and five (5) years professional Mechanical engineering experience

OR

In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited program, nine (9) years of mechanical engineering work experience under the supervision of a licensed engineer may be substituted. There is no equivalency for the PE license.

 ADDITIONALLY

All Candidates will need to possess the following required qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington
• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience in the design of thrust restraint systems
• Water system design experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar CAD software
• Construction management and/or field operations experience in the water, drainage, wastewater and/or solid waste fields
• Experience working at large facilities such as dams, treatment plants, transfer stations, pump stations, and reservoirs
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, flexible and organized
• Open-minded, and patient with change and large organization processes and practices

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office a minimum of three times a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor and may be subject to change based on business needs.
 
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:  $66.70 - $77.67 per hour

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 Ernest.Stephens@Seattle.gov. 

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 

Salary : $67 - $78