ST3 Street Improvement Permit Supervisor (Civil Engineer Supervisor)

Salary: $81.17 - $94.12 Hourly
Location : Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, WA
Job Type: Classified Civil Service, Regular, Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number:
Department: Seattle Department of Transportation
Division: Street Use
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Language Premium: No

Position Description

In November of 2016, central Puget Sound region voters approved Sound Transit's ST3 program-currently one of the largest transit expansion programs in the United States. Within Seattle, ST3 includes the West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE) and Ballard Link Extension (BLE) projects that will design and construct 12 new or expanded stations and nearly 12 miles of light rail connecting neighborhoods of West Seattle, South Lake Union, and Ballard to downtown Seattle and the regional transit system, as well as key infill stations along existing light rail lines such as the South Graham Street infill station. While Sound Transit is the regional agency responsible for funding, design, and delivering these capital investments, SDOT carries out essential City functions to plan and permit ST3 projects built within the city, particularly within City owned right-of-way and properties.
The ST3 Project will be one of the largest projects permitted through SDOT Street Use Division and the City of Seattle. The ST3 Street Improvement Permit (SIP) Supervisor manages a team of up to four SIP Project Managers and oversees the delivery of the large scale ST3 West Seattle and Ballard Link Extension guideway, utility and station permits. The ST3 permitting will involve complex design coordination of utilities, ROW improvements, elevated and at grade guideway, tunnel structures, and involve extensive subject matter experience of city standards, rules and regulations. The ST3 SIP Permitting Supervisor will be responsible for timely escalation of issues, tracking of various permits and their interdependencies with other departments, mentor the PMs, timely resolve any staff and programmatic issues.
Job Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage workload of the SIP PMs by prioritizing tasks, delegating work, setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress of permit reviews and timely communicating permit delays to upper management.
• Develop streamlined permit strategies as necessary for continuous process improvements and keep up to date all standard operating procedures (job aids, business processes, software updates etc.)
• Serve as a key advisor to the City's ST 3 team including directors and elected officials as needed
• Coordinate with various city secondary reviewers' supervisors and resolve permit issues in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Sound Transit #3 permitting team and track the schedule of upcoming permits, schedules delays, and construction issues.
• Actively work with other SDOT OWPCST teams for pre-permitting coordination
• Perform hiring of new SIP Project Managers and manage onboarding and mentorship.
• Prepare presentations of ongoing design issues of WSLE and BLE permits, cost saving measures and present at the SDOT leadership and executive meetings.
• Ensure permit checklists and other permit documents are up to date and meet current city code and regulations.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology;

Experience:

• Six (6) years of professional civil engineering experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

License, Certification:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington
• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Experience working on complex and large-scale public, private development and capital projects ranging from utilities, transportation infrastructure development, transit improvements such as BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), Light Rail Extensions.
• Thorough design knowledge of engineering principles, practices and regulations.
• Experience in regulatory or permitting activities in a complex governmental and urban environment.
• Proficient in reading construction plans, interpreting and articulating applicable codes, ordinances, and rules and regulations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop work plans and workload forecasting for review staff.
• Demonstrated meeting management skills including the ability to negotiate, mediate, and facilitate complex issues to a satisfactory conclusion within a dynamic atmosphere.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools, Accela, and BlueBeam Revu.
• Ability to work successfully with, value and manage, individuals and groups at all levels of the organization with diverse views, background, and interests.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.
• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites. May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time. May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Overnight travel may be required.

Additional Information
Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
4. Supplemental questionnaire responses.

Offers of employment are contingent on verification of information provided by the applicant as part of the application process, including professional work and education verifications, pre-placement physical exam, and full driver's abstract

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $81.17 - $94.12 per hour.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Adam Sallean and

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:
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a licensed Professional Engineer.

• Yes
• No

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How many years of civil engineering experience do you have?

• None.
• Less than 6 years.
• 6 or more years.

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Do you have 2 or more years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Please briefly describe your permitting and plan review experience, if any.
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Your application will not be considered if you do not complete the online application and attach your resume and cover letter. Have you done so?

• Yes
• No

Required Question