System Planning Engineer Job at City of Tacoma
Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.
Tacoma Water (TW) has a unique opportunity for a System Planning Engineer (Professional Engineer) to join our System and Asset Planning (SnAP) team wthin our Planning and Engineering Division.
The System and Asset Planning workgroup is made up of three teams (System Planning, Asset Planning, and Emergency Management). The System and Asset Planning teams are both responsible for developing and maintaining the overall short and long term plan for Tacoma's water system, infrastructure and assets. The teams focus on system demands, levels of service, risk and resiliency to ensure that we can guarantee our customers safe and reliable water supply for future generations.
This position under the direction of the System Planning Engineering Supervisor is responsible for developing and maintaining the overall plan for the water system considering demands, development, hydraulics, level of service (LOS), risk and assets comprehensively.
This role also serves as a project manager over multiple highly technical system engineering studies and provides engineering oversight to other Tacoma Water staff. This position is also a senior technical resource within the System Planning group and performs advanced level engineering duties.
The System Planning Engineer is responsible for oversight and development of the comprehensive system planning to support the initiation of Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) or Maintenance Projects and planning for seismic resiliency and critical backbone infrastructure.
This position oversees the Planning and Engineering Project Intake as well as the prioritization of all associated projects. They will support development of business case evaluations (BCEs) to identify and justify projects.
Primary Responsibilities:
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Provide short and long range system planning analysis to support system improvements throughout Tacoma Water's service area
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Develop and implement strategic, data driven recommendations
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Assess, model, document, justify, recommend and implement optimized water system operations, sustainable business practices and strategic capital improvement projects
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Make data informed decisions related to the infrastructure and operational needs of the system considering demands, development, hydraulics, LOS, risk and assets comprehensively
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Identify projects that need to be incorporated into the Water System Plan and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
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Plan for system resiliency, including during seismic events
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Support the collaborative efforts to update the Water System Plan
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Support Project Charter development, conduct research and make system recommendations
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Perform hydraulic modeling using engineering judgement and project prioritization
QUALIFICATIONS:
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Professional Engineering License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
May require a valid Washington State Driver's License at the time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
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System and asset long-term planning experience, including State of Washington planning
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Water distribution system hydraulic modeling in Innovyze InfoWater software or equivalent
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System resiliency planning experience (such as post seismic events)
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Experience with implementation of asset management recommendations
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively in a team environment
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Self-Starter
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Strategic Thinker
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Ability to effectively manage multiple complex assignments and competing priorities to produce products that are accurate and on time
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Effect time management
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Knowledge of water distribution systems
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Interpersonal skills
SELECTION PROCESS & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
This recruitment is being managed by Joanna Hambrick; if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn!
City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
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Interested individuals should complete an online application and attach a resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in an interview.
Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to successfully passing a background check.
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If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.
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