Engineering Services Manager

About the Department

The Engineering Services Division Manager leads and oversees the Engineering Services Division within the Public Works Department, providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational management for a broad range of public infrastructure programs and projects. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing engineering services related to County roads, bridges, utilities, the Olympic Discovery Trail, and other capital improvement initiatives. The role manages division staff, budgets, project delivery, and engineering operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional engineering standards. Working with considerable independence, the position supports the County Engineer in fulfilling statutory responsibilities, oversees capital planning, grant administration, and infrastructure project development from design through construction, and fosters strong partnerships with government agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and the public to deliver safe, effective, and sustainable public works projects.

The Engineering Services Division Manager leads and oversees the Engineering Services Division within the Public Works Department, providing strategic direction, technical leadership, and operational management for a broad range of public infrastructure programs and projects.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing engineering services related to County roads, bridges, utilities, the Olympic Discovery Trail, and other capital improvement initiatives.

The role manages division staff, budgets, project delivery, and engineering operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional engineering standards.

Supervises, directs, reviews performance, and provides personnel action recommendations for the engineering services team. Provides technical advice, guidance, and support to the engineering services team. Provides training, growth, and development opportunities for the engineering services team. Resolve divisional operational and administrative conflicts and issues. Monitor and evaluate the progress of delegated matters. Provides leadership to the engineering services team in delivering the Department’s mission, values, goals, and objectives. Evaluates the engineering services team timelines, staffing, and production levels to ensure efficient and effective utilization of personnel, funds, materials, facilities, and time. Develops, evaluates, and implements methods and processes to improve the workflow of assigned functions and ensures that work of the engineering services team is performed in accordance with appropriate statutes, regulations, and departmental goals. Prioritize, schedule, assign, and coordinate the development of projects from conception to completion. Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County standards, procedures, and policies including support of the County Engineer in fulfilling statutory duties identified in RCW 36 related to county road engineering and supporting the County Engineer in maintaining Clallam County’s Certified Agency status for administering Federal Highway Administration funds Oversee safety functions, procedures, and corrective actions related to the work of the engineering services team. Responsible for delivering engineering services including design, construction bid documents, and construction management related to County-managed roads, bridges, utilities (e.g., sewer systems), and other public works infrastructure projects. Assist in preparing and implementing the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Annual Road Program in conformance with State law. Perform, or oversee, bridge condition inspections in accordance with applicable guidelines. Manage the County Bridge Program in accordance with state and federal requirements. Ensure that construction plans, contract specifications, and related documents are complete and accurate, consistent with generally accepted engineering practice, and in compliance with federal and state standards, prior to calling for bids. Oversee staff and processes responsible for county road right-of-way management including Public Works permit applications and traffic engineering. Oversee development review staff and processes for engineering services review of land use development applications related to sewer connections, stormwater management, and/or transportation adequacy, impacts, and improvements. Oversee the establishment and maintenance of engineering files and records. Review designs of the engineering services team, including as the engineer of record for engineers in-training. Prepare designs, plans and specifications when necessary. Assist with selection of professional consultants to perform selected work for the County and monitor their work. Responsible for scheduling survey division and right-of-way agent work to support Public Work project delivery as needed. Provide engineering support assistance in coordination with the Utility Program Manager on operation and improvements to County managed utilities. Develop and administer the Engineering Services Division budget and assist in preparation of the Public Works Department roads, utilities, Equipment Rental & Revolving (ER&R), and other public works managed funds. Prepares, administers, tracks, and reports on road construction, road administration, and other transportation related grants and budgets, to ensure appropriate use of public funds that contractual obligations are met, and that the Department and County goals are achieved within available resources. Seeks, develops, administers, and oversees transportation capital grant applications, contract, negotiations, grant reporting, and staff responsible for working on grants. Research, analyze and prepare cost estimates of proposed road, bridge, utility, and other Department capital improvement projects for budgeting reasons. Prepare and/or direct preparation of and present a variety of reports (e.g., progress reports), studies (e.g., progress report, special engineering reports), presentations, budgets and correspondence to upper management, decision-makers, advisory boards, and the public. Confers with County, City, State, Tribal, and Federal government partners, other funding/project partners, and the public, to ensure communication and coordination related to the engineering services team program and project areas. Respond to inquiries from contractors, other public agencies and officials, and the public. Provide key involvement in public meetings and hearings related to department work areas and projects. Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, current development practices, and sources of information relative to all aspects of civil engineering. Perform other duties as directed.

• Supervises, directs, reviews performance, and provides personnel action recommendations for the engineering services team.
• Provides technical advice, guidance, and support to the engineering services team.
• Provides training, growth, and development opportunities for the engineering services team.
• Resolve divisional operational and administrative conflicts and issues.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of delegated matters.
• Provides leadership to the engineering services team in delivering the Department’s mission, values, goals, and objectives.
• Evaluates the engineering services team timelines, staffing, and production levels to ensure efficient and effective utilization of personnel, funds, materials, facilities, and time.
• Develops, evaluates, and implements methods and processes to improve the workflow of assigned functions and ensures that work of the engineering services team is performed in accordance with appropriate statutes, regulations, and departmental goals.
• Prioritize, schedule, assign, and coordinate the development of projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and County standards, procedures, and policies including support of the County Engineer in fulfilling statutory duties identified in RCW 36 related to county road engineering and supporting the County Engineer in maintaining Clallam County’s Certified Agency status for administering Federal Highway Administration funds
• Oversee safety functions, procedures, and corrective actions related to the work of the engineering services team.
• Responsible for delivering engineering services including design, construction bid documents, and construction management related to County-managed roads, bridges, utilities (e.g., sewer systems), and other public works infrastructure projects.
• Assist in preparing and implementing the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and Annual Road Program in conformance with State law.
• Perform, or oversee, bridge condition inspections in accordance with applicable guidelines. Manage the County Bridge Program in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Ensure that construction plans, contract specifications, and related documents are complete and accurate, consistent with generally accepted engineering practice, and in compliance with federal and state standards, prior to calling for bids.
• Oversee staff and processes responsible for county road right-of-way management including Public Works permit applications and traffic engineering.
• Oversee development review staff and processes for engineering services review of land use development applications related to sewer connections, stormwater management, and/or transportation adequacy, impacts, and improvements.
• Oversee the establishment and maintenance of engineering files and records.
• Review designs of the engineering services team, including as the engineer of record for engineers in-training. Prepare designs, plans and specifications when necessary.
• Assist with selection of professional consultants to perform selected work for the County and monitor their work.
• Responsible for scheduling survey division and right-of-way agent work to support Public Work project delivery as needed.
• Provide engineering support assistance in coordination with the Utility Program Manager on operation and improvements to County managed utilities.
• Develop and administer the Engineering Services Division budget and assist in preparation of the Public Works Department roads, utilities, Equipment Rental & Revolving (ER&R), and other public works managed funds.
• Prepares, administers, tracks, and reports on road construction, road administration, and other transportation related grants and budgets, to ensure appropriate use of public funds that contractual obligations are met, and that the Department and County goals are achieved within available resources.
• Seeks, develops, administers, and oversees transportation capital grant applications, contract, negotiations, grant reporting, and staff responsible for working on grants.
• Research, analyze and prepare cost estimates of proposed road, bridge, utility, and other Department capital improvement projects for budgeting reasons.
• Prepare and/or direct preparation of and present a variety of reports (e.g., progress reports), studies (e.g., progress report, special engineering reports), presentations, budgets and correspondence to upper management, decision-makers, advisory boards, and the public.
• Confers with County, City, State, Tribal, and Federal government partners, other funding/project partners, and the public, to ensure communication and coordination related to the engineering services team program and project areas.
• Respond to inquiries from contractors, other public agencies and officials, and the public.
• Provide key involvement in public meetings and hearings related to department work areas and projects.
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies, current development practices, and sources of information relative to all aspects of civil engineering.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Requires knowledge of the field of assignment sufficient to perform thoroughly and accurately the full scope of responsibility as illustrated by examples in the above job description Education/Training Requires Bachelor’s degree (BS) or higher in Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience/Qualifications A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience related to roads, bridges, and/or sewer/water utilities.

One (1) year of direct responsibility for performance of a team and/or multiple functional areas involving subordinate employees.

Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in Washington State.

If registered in another state, must obtain Washington State licensure within one year.

Local government public works experience with roads and utilities is highly desirable.

Note: Any first aid rendered by such persons is rendered only as a collateral duty responding solely to injuries resulting from workplace incidents, generally at the location where the incident occurred.

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• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible engineering experience related to roads, bridges, and/or sewer/water utilities.
• One (1) year of direct responsibility for performance of a team and/or multiple functional areas involving subordinate employees.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in Washington State. If registered in another state, must obtain Washington State licensure within one year.
• Local government public works experience with roads and utilities is highly desirable.

For a complete copy of the job description - click HERE

At Clallam County, we strive to take care of our team! Our employees are the greatest asset of Clallam County, and we take pride in offering a highly competitive compensation and benefits package to all eligible employees. County Paid Benefits Include: Medical - Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental - Delta Dental of Washington Vision - Northwest Benefit Network Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) HRA Veba (select positions) Life and disability insurance (select positions) Wellness Benefit Program Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program Retirement: Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security. Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS. Deferred Compensation: Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) - Tax Deferred Savings Program Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings Program Vacation: Generous Vacation and Paid Sick Leave 11 Paid Holidays Annually New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday) Employment Vacation Donation Program Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule): 0-48 months = 8 hours per month 49-108 months = 10 hours per month 109-168 months = 12 hours per month 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment. ** Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated. NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Please contact Human Resources at 360.417.2402 if further clarification is needed.

• Medical - Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental - Delta Dental of Washington Vision - Northwest Benefit Network Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) HRA Veba (select positions) Life and disability insurance (select positions) Wellness Benefit Program Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• Dental - Delta Dental of Washington Vision - Northwest Benefit Network Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) HRA Veba (select positions) Life and disability insurance (select positions) Wellness Benefit Program Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• Vision - Northwest Benefit Network Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) HRA Veba (select positions) Life and disability insurance (select positions) Wellness Benefit Program Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) HRA Veba (select positions) Life and disability insurance (select positions) Wellness Benefit Program Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• HRA Veba (select positions) Life and disability insurance (select positions) Wellness Benefit Program Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• Life and disability insurance (select positions) Wellness Benefit Program Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• Wellness Benefit Program Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• Infant at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• Employee Assistance Program Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• Transportation Program/Transit Pass Training and Career Development Program
• Training and Career Development Program

• Employees are covered under the PERS retirement plan provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and Social Security. Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS.
• Sheriff's Office Employees are covered under LEOFF2 and PSERS.

• Deferred Compensation Program 457(b) - Tax Deferred Savings Program Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings Program
• Deferred Compensation Program 401(a) - Tax Deferred Savings Program

• 11 Paid Holidays Annually New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday) Employment Vacation Donation Program Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule): 0-48 months = 8 hours per month 49-108 months = 10 hours per month 109-168 months = 12 hours per month 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month
• New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Presidents' Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Memorial Day Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Independence Day Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Labor Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Thanksgiving Day day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• day following Thanksgiving Christmas Day
• Christmas Day
• 4 Personal Days (32 hours floating holiday) Employment Vacation Donation Program Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule): 0-48 months = 8 hours per month 49-108 months = 10 hours per month 109-168 months = 12 hours per month 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month
• Employment Vacation Donation Program Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule): 0-48 months = 8 hours per month 49-108 months = 10 hours per month 109-168 months = 12 hours per month 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month
• Vacation Leave Accrual (Unless otherwise provided by contract, all regular full-time employees shall accrue vacation leave monthly based upon the following schedule): 0-48 months = 8 hours per month 49-108 months = 10 hours per month 109-168 months = 12 hours per month 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month
• 0-48 months = 8 hours per month 49-108 months = 10 hours per month 109-168 months = 12 hours per month 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month
• 49-108 months = 10 hours per month 109-168 months = 12 hours per month 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month
• 109-168 months = 12 hours per month 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month
• 169-204 months = 14 hours per month Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month
• Over 204 months = 16.67 hours per month

• Full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Eligibility for use of sick leave is established after one month of continuous employment.

** Part-time employee's benefit contributions and leave accruals are prorated.

NOTE: This is a general overview of the benefits offered through employment with Clallam County, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy.

Please contact Human Resources at 360.417.2402 if further clarification is needed.