City of Sammamish
Overview
Are you passionate about creating resilient, sustainable communities through smart water management? As our Senior Stormwater Engineer, you'll lead essential infrastructure projects that protect the environment, improve public safety, and support regional growth. Why join us? Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in protecting water quality and shaping the future of the City’s stormwater infrastructure. Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick). Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service. Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work schedules and a commitment to your well-being; 14 paid holidays plus a floating holiday. Responsibilities
Provide engineering project and contract management of stormwater related capital improvement projects (CIP) from planning through design and construction, including but not limited to fish passage culverts and weirs, regional stormwater facilities, stormwater conveyance, flooding, erosion control projects, and large stormwater maintenance projects. Provide project and financial management, oversight, work direction, guidance, technical assistance, coordination, and review work of consultant service providers; write and review specifications for bids and negotiates agreements with contractors. Assist in the management, development and implementation of basin plans, critical drainage area plans, regional stormwater facilities, water quality monitoring plans and others related to water resources management. Serve as an in-house storm and surface water engineer and technical expert in reviewing the planning and design of large private developments and Public Works and Parks CIP; investigate and prepare recommended solutions to various surface and stormwater related problems. Assist the City in complying with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit requirements, which may include coordination with local jurisdictions to implement regional water resource related programs. Participate in the coordination of planning, resource allocation, and budget development to ensure efficient project and program performance. Participate in the development, interpretation, implementation and enforcement of codes, ordinances and policies related to storm drainage and surface water management issues. Provide project and financial management, oversight, work direction, guidance, technical assistance, coordination, and review work of consultant service providers; write and review specifications for bids and negotiates agreements with contractors. Resolve contract disputes, work with project teams regarding payment or scope of contract, and coordinates with City Attorney on resolutions, as necessary. Review engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and other engineering documents for compliance with current engineering standards and practices. Represent the city in negotiations with businesses, contractors, property owners, and other jurisdictions, with the ability to commit certain city resources to achieve work objectives. Write grants and administer grant agreements for projects related to storm and surface water management. Respond to questions and complaints from the public concerning drainage and development issues, including investigation and documentation of illicit discharges. Assist with emergency response. May present to Council, Boards and Commissions, and other public meetings and represents the city at meetings and events; attends evening and/or weekend meetings and events based on organizational responsibilities and/or requirements. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Supervision
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; supplemented by five (5) years of experience in project management of design, construction, and maintenance of storm and surface water projects, stormwater-related planning projects, and related policy development; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Employees must be residents of Washington State. Certifications and Licenses
Licensed in Washington State as a Professional Engineer (PE), CESCL Certification, and Confined Space Training May be required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and five (5) years of experience with government or consulting firm in stormwater planning, development, implementation, and management. Knowledge Of
Principles, practices, and procedures of the civil engineering field including storm drainage design, construction practices, and materials. Local, state, and federal regulations and standards related to storm drainage and surface water runoff, including NPDES regulations and permitting requirements. Environmental permit and review requirements for storm and surface water capital and maintenance projects including SEPA and HPAs. Western Washington Hydrology Model and HEC-RAS hydraulic model and ability to learn the King County Surface Water Design Manual. Project management including the preparation of contract documents, bidding, and construction management. Skills and Abilities
Ability to manage several major projects or issues simultaneously, shifting priorities when necessary and meeting firm deadlines. Develop comprehensive storm drainage basin plans to address water quality, water quantity, and habitat issues. Use of Microsoft Office Suite and applicable department / organization specific software and ability to learn and become skilled in the use of other specialized software and online meeting platforms as may be required. Clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing, and use professional composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Responsive and flexible handling of work assignments and prioritizing work to complete assignments accurately and timely Maintain a customer service orientation and positive image of the city to the public, courteous and professional approach to exchanging information, and adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule, including when working remotely per an approved hybrid schedule.
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Are you passionate about creating resilient, sustainable communities through smart water management? As our Senior Stormwater Engineer, you'll lead essential infrastructure projects that protect the environment, improve public safety, and support regional growth. Why join us? Impactful Work: Play a pivotal role in protecting water quality and shaping the future of the City’s stormwater infrastructure. Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning opportunities and career advancement. Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, retirement plans, and generous paid time off (vacation and sick). Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated and supportive team passionate about public service. Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work schedules and a commitment to your well-being; 14 paid holidays plus a floating holiday. Responsibilities
Provide engineering project and contract management of stormwater related capital improvement projects (CIP) from planning through design and construction, including but not limited to fish passage culverts and weirs, regional stormwater facilities, stormwater conveyance, flooding, erosion control projects, and large stormwater maintenance projects. Provide project and financial management, oversight, work direction, guidance, technical assistance, coordination, and review work of consultant service providers; write and review specifications for bids and negotiates agreements with contractors. Assist in the management, development and implementation of basin plans, critical drainage area plans, regional stormwater facilities, water quality monitoring plans and others related to water resources management. Serve as an in-house storm and surface water engineer and technical expert in reviewing the planning and design of large private developments and Public Works and Parks CIP; investigate and prepare recommended solutions to various surface and stormwater related problems. Assist the City in complying with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit requirements, which may include coordination with local jurisdictions to implement regional water resource related programs. Participate in the coordination of planning, resource allocation, and budget development to ensure efficient project and program performance. Participate in the development, interpretation, implementation and enforcement of codes, ordinances and policies related to storm drainage and surface water management issues. Provide project and financial management, oversight, work direction, guidance, technical assistance, coordination, and review work of consultant service providers; write and review specifications for bids and negotiates agreements with contractors. Resolve contract disputes, work with project teams regarding payment or scope of contract, and coordinates with City Attorney on resolutions, as necessary. Review engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and other engineering documents for compliance with current engineering standards and practices. Represent the city in negotiations with businesses, contractors, property owners, and other jurisdictions, with the ability to commit certain city resources to achieve work objectives. Write grants and administer grant agreements for projects related to storm and surface water management. Respond to questions and complaints from the public concerning drainage and development issues, including investigation and documentation of illicit discharges. Assist with emergency response. May present to Council, Boards and Commissions, and other public meetings and represents the city at meetings and events; attends evening and/or weekend meetings and events based on organizational responsibilities and/or requirements. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Supervision
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering; supplemented by five (5) years of experience in project management of design, construction, and maintenance of storm and surface water projects, stormwater-related planning projects, and related policy development; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Employees must be residents of Washington State. Certifications and Licenses
Licensed in Washington State as a Professional Engineer (PE), CESCL Certification, and Confined Space Training May be required to possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver License and the ability to drive a city owned vehicle per established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering and five (5) years of experience with government or consulting firm in stormwater planning, development, implementation, and management. Knowledge Of
Principles, practices, and procedures of the civil engineering field including storm drainage design, construction practices, and materials. Local, state, and federal regulations and standards related to storm drainage and surface water runoff, including NPDES regulations and permitting requirements. Environmental permit and review requirements for storm and surface water capital and maintenance projects including SEPA and HPAs. Western Washington Hydrology Model and HEC-RAS hydraulic model and ability to learn the King County Surface Water Design Manual. Project management including the preparation of contract documents, bidding, and construction management. Skills and Abilities
Ability to manage several major projects or issues simultaneously, shifting priorities when necessary and meeting firm deadlines. Develop comprehensive storm drainage basin plans to address water quality, water quantity, and habitat issues. Use of Microsoft Office Suite and applicable department / organization specific software and ability to learn and become skilled in the use of other specialized software and online meeting platforms as may be required. Clearly communicate and understand information in English, both orally and in writing, and use professional composition, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Responsive and flexible handling of work assignments and prioritizing work to complete assignments accurately and timely Maintain a customer service orientation and positive image of the city to the public, courteous and professional approach to exchanging information, and adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule, including when working remotely per an approved hybrid schedule.
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