Salary: $132,131.48 - $168,556.13 Annually
Location : Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Career Service - Full Time
Job Number: 26-00714
Department: Planning and Public Works
Division: PPW Utilities
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
This position will be hybrid and will require 1-2 days on-site. This position will need to attend meetings at various locations in the County as needed.
Summary
Why it's a great opportunity: In this role within the Sewer and Water Utilities Division, your engineering expertise will support the Chambers Creek Regional Treatment Plant, the Cascadia Treatment Plant and the Collection/Conveyance system operating from the Sewer & Traffic OPs (STOP) facility. You will be leading teams for programs such as the Sewer Improvement Program, Sewer Development Engineering Review, Sewer Development Construction Inspection, outside agency interlocal agreements, sewer system standards management and more. You and your teams focus will be on project planning/modeling, development review and inspection, system preservation assessment, and sewer code enforcement, ensuring reliable service across Pierce County.

Core daily responsibilities:

• Coordinate Department activities with other governmental agencies. Ensure County compliance with state and federal regulations including technical and policy coordination with outside agencies.
• Plan capital improvement programs for the department; integrate programming and operations with other departments; coordinate and monitor programs in accordance with overall county goals and objectives.
• Plan, research, and develop long range plans including the future planning for the expansion of existing programs, projects, capital facilities and assets.
• Participate in the preparation of the departmental budget and is responsible for the allocation of funds within the appropriate budget areas. Make decisions on budget matters and cost control and monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications

• Eight years of progressively responsible work experience /or postsecondary education in the field of civil engineering OR
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or closely related field AND
• Five or more years of supervisory or management experience is required.
• This position requires certification as a Professional Engineer by the State of Washington or the ability to obtain such registration within six months of employment.
• A resume and cover letter are required for this position.
• A valid driver's license is required.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

Supplemental Information
To be considered for this opportunity please:

• Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to:
• If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at and specify the Job Number and Title.
• If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
• Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.

This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screen, and interviews.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
ORCA Passport Program
Pierce County employees may participate in the County's ORCA (One Regional Card for All) Passport program.
Your Pierce County issued ORCA card is loaded with an annual Passport pass. The pass automatically renews every year. The pass will provide you with free transportation on regularly scheduled service on several public transit systems.

Telework/Remote Options:
Some departments allow for telework or work-from-home options dependent on the body of work. Learn more about our telework policy
**All employees are required to be WA State residents after 30 days of employment.
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A resume and cover letter are required to be attached individually to your application for consideration of this position. Have you ensured that both are attached?

• Yes
• No

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This position requires certification as a Professional Engineer by the State of Washington or the ability to obtain such certification within six months of employment. Do you have your Professional Engineer for the State of Washington, or would you be able to obtain one in the first 6 months?

• Yes
• No

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