Senior Planner (Senior Civil Engineering Specialist)

Position Description

An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration.

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking two highly motivated and experienced Senior Civil Engineering Specialists to join our Planning & Scheduling (P&S) Unit. The Sr. CE Spec (Sr. Planner) is the individual who is responsible for executing planning activities identified in the Planner role, and providing senior level analysis for planning processes, data quality assurance, maintenance strategies, performance reporting, and supporting with taking the lead on P&S objectives to ensure that effective, accurate, and complete work orders are released for the field crews.

This includes creating and maintaining a comprehensive long-range plan intended to guide project delivery, resource forecasting, capacity analysis, budget preparation, and options analyses across our Drainage and Wastewater System Maintenance (DWWSM), Utility Operations and Maintenance (UOM), and Solid Waste (SWD) Lines of Business.

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 1.6 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
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• 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
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free public transportation options
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

Job Responsibilities

• Lead Planning & Scheduling: Manage work orders across Lines of Business for DWWSM, UOM, and SWD, coordinating schedules, resources, and materials with stakeholders (managers, crews, contractors). Act as a planning and O&M representative, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.
• Technical Expertise: Leverage civil engineering knowledge and/or professional experience to advise and support internal/external stakeholders, optimizing asset reliability and resource efficiency. Serve as an SME for projects, ensuring accurate work order information.
• Data Analytics: Support reporting tools (i.e., Tableau, Excel, or other) in developing and providing reports to customers related to asset performance, emergency response times, job costs, schedule compliance, and other KPI’s that are essential to division(s) operations across three (3) Lines of Business. Provides SME analysis for workload planning.
• Plan & Specification Review (Utilities): Reviews plans and specifications for Utility Operations and Maintenance, Drainage and Wastewater System Maintenance, or Solid Waste Division projects and project support, constructability, and maintainability; reviews or checks-off if review is not needed. Collaborate with subject matter experts to provide comprehensive reviews, coordinate with project teams, and ensure adherence to line-of-business standards.
• Maximo management & Quality Assurance, Quality Control: Provide quality control for work order data and work order management. Oversees creation and maintenance of Job Plans, Preventative Maintenance plans, assets management, inventory support or other in Maximo. On regular schedules or as needed reviews and edits as required in collaboration with field staff, engineers, or other key customers.
  

Qualifications

Experience: Four years civil engineering experience

Education: An Associate Degree in Civil Engineering Technology or two years of college level coursework in engineering and construction technology.

Or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.

Licenses or Certificates: Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Additional Information

Desired Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in electrical and/or mechanical systems, strong planning expertise, and the ability to collaborate across operations, maintenance, engineering, and project management teams.
• Understanding of construction practices/principles, engineering practices/principles, regulatory requirements, Utility Operations and Maintenance practices, Project Management, or a combination thereof.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) or Asset Management software. Some examples: Outlook, Teams, Visio, Planner, SharePoint, OneDrive, Excel, GIS, and Maximo
• Reporting Tools: Tableau, Power BI, Excel, or other.

Workplace Environment:

This position works in an office location and may occasionally require field visits to other facilities and project sites.

• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, potential hazardous/toxic substances, and work in or near construction sites.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights up to 150ft.
• Able to drive City vehicles.
• May be required to lift over 50 pounds.
• May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.

Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule with remote work flexibility (minimum 3 days/week in-office). Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
• Work is performed both in an office environment and in a public setting.
• Collaborative, inclusive team environment.

Application Expectation: An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration. Please DO NOT attach resumes and cover letters, as they will not be considered in the review of candidate's qualifications. If selected to move forward to interviews, the hiring team will request a writing sample as part of the hiring process.

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

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 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

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Erika Monroe at erika.monroe@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.