This is the senior level of the series. Positions at this level plan a variety of engineering project activities and direct and coordinate the work of engineering and architectural personnel on a variety of engineering activities. Under general direction, positions at this level exercise primary responsibility for execution of engineering activities related to major construction, remodeling or plant operations engineering projects or a number of such minor projects with many complex features.

Independently defines the scope of the engineering problem and develop appropriate engineering resolution; 

Performs highly complex engineering tasks, e.g. analyzing entire utility distribution systems, preparing engineering technical programs for design and development by consultants and/or staff engineers, approving system submittals and reconciling conflicting design philosophies, and design, space and interface requirements; 

Assignments require extensive engineering research and analysis of engineering systems, facts, principles and practices, and development of engineering procedures and/or techniques; 

Plans, direct and coordinate major engineering project or a number of small complex projects; 

Coordinates preparation of long-range engineering plans and estimates for major projects; 

Develops design criteria, structure and safety codes, and maintenance and operating programs;  

Initiates and finalize construction and utility permits, licenses, and agreements and related documents; 

Prepares highly complex designs and specifications for assigned projects; 

Directs the work of consulting engineers and assigned project support staff; 

Reviews and approves materials submittals, change orders and other contract requirements; 

Evaluates bids and recommend award of contracts; approve contract payments.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position. 

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Positions typically require a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and three years of applicable experience.  Some positions require registration as a Professional Engineer with the State of Washington.