Sr. Project Delivery Engineering Specialist (Civil Engineering Specialist, Sr.)

About the role

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving. We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life.

SDOT has an exciting opportunity for a highly collaborative and detail-oriented Senior Project Delivery Engineering Specialist (Civil Engineering Specialist, Senior) on our Project Design & Delivery team in the Project Development Division. The position performs complex detailed computer-aided designs for Stay Healthy Street / Neighborhood roadways / Pedestrian Master Plan, and other related public works projects. The role acts as a project manager for these city crew-constructed projects and coordinates as a liaison between consultants, contractors, equipment & material suppliers, other city departments, and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Use computer-aided, ink, or pencil drafting of drawings for preliminary scoping schematics, 30%, 60%, 90%, and final designs.
• Perform field work to inspect and monitor city crew construction projects.
• Create work orders for construction projects for all city crews: Storm Drainage, Concrete, Asphalt, Urban Forestry, Signal, Traffic Signs & Markings, Curb Space Management, and Roadway Structures.
• Check accuracy of designs, studies, and outreach material performed by other engineering personnel.
• Supervise preliminary and final construction estimates.
• Perform design processes for traffic-related improvements including signing, channelization, detours, traffic controls, and traffic survey and analysis.
• Research and verify traffic flow/collision data pertaining to Seattle Fire Response routes, Seattle Public Utilities Garbage/Compost/Recycle pick-up service routes.
• Prepare, review, and approve Traffic Control plans.
• Investigate and resolve complaints from the public related to new projects.
• Prepare plans and designs for traffic-related improvements including signing, channelization, detours, traffic controls, and traffic survey and analysis.
• Serve as a technical expert for traffic calming techniques, material procurement, and project implementation techniques.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college-level coursework in engineering and construction technology.
• Experience: At least four (4) years of civil engineering experience.
• License/Certification: Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Civil engineering experience in the design of bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities, roadways, infrastructure, and signal and lighting improvements related to public works transportation facilities.
• Strong proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint, Adobe Professional, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
• Familiarity with City of Seattle, WSDOT, NACTO, MUTCD, and City/County roadway design standards.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil and construction engineering, including methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in civil engineering, construction, and inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, construction schedules, contracts, and other construction documents to ensure contract compliance.
• Willingness to work in the field during all types of weather, traffic, and work in or near construction sites.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide and diverse population.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days in a City office and 2 days remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.
• May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Field assignments may involve exposure to all types of weather, traffic conditions, hazardous/toxic substances, and construction sites.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $62.79 - $70.35 per hour.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• 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.