Engineer 1
Kitsap PUD
Posted March 20, 2023
Reporting To: Sr Construction Manager
Department: Construction/Engineering
Job Type: Full-Time / Exempt
Pay Range: $80,804-$118,310 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Benefits: Excellent benefit package including retirement, medical/dental insurance, and PTO
Location: Poulsbo, WA + travel within Kitsap County
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, occasional evenings and weekends
Updated: March 9, 2023
Job Summary:
Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD) is currently seeking an Engineer. The primary function of this position will be to assist the District Engineer with construction project management and inspection for both private development and KPUD public works projects. Providing other engineering support to the District Engineer, public, and KPUD staff by the development and maintenance of various programs, reports, studies, technical research, and data analyses, such as KPUD’s Cross Connection Control Program, Water Use Efficiency Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, Water and Sewer Comprehensive Plans, hydraulic modeling, infrastructure mapping using GIS, cataloging and indexing record drawings, water and sewer system operational data analyses, and customer service. This position works as part of the Construction & Engineering team, serving in specialized assignments as necessary. The successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively and forge long-term relationships with design professionals as well as city, county, state agencies, and KPUD staff.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Must be able to take a leadership role and direct a team at times, as well the ability to take direction when not the team lead. The expectation is that the successful candidate will take on more of a leadership role over time.
Minimum Qualifications:
• An engineer-in-training certificate with the ability to obtain a professional engineer license registered in the Washington State, within two years of hire and have a Washington State Driver’s License (or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire).
• Two to four years progressively responsible engineering or project management or regulatory related experience within the water utility industry.
• Knowledge in the theories, principles, and practices applied in the field of civil engineering, preferably hydraulics, hydrology, water utility design, treatment, and construction. Knowledge of methods and standards-of-practice applied in the construction and field inspection of public work projects.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with good phone etiquette and a strong desire to meet and exceed customer expectations.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or genetic information.
Position will remain open until filled. Please submit a completed cover letter, resume, and job application to: jobs@kpud.org. Job applications are available at: https://www.kpud.org/about-us/employment/
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