Manager - Project Engineering

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter should address your interest, education and experience relative to this position, to include your specific experience with:

• Leading, managing and developing a team
• Resource management in a matrixed environment
• Project Engineering
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Contracts Oversight 

 Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  The first review date for application materials is scheduled for June 2, 2025.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist@chelanpud.org to discuss the position.

The starting salary range for this position is $146,160 - $182,700 (based on qualifications).  With tenure and strong performance in this role an employee may earn up to a maximum of $219,240, annualized.

Introductory Period: New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

In addition to competitive wages Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, a VEBA health reimbursement account, and long-term care.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 11 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website www.mychelanpudbenefits.org

Manager - Project Engineering

Overview
The Manager – Project Engineering leads and manages a multidisciplinary team of Civil and Mechanical Engineers at varying levels of experience. Operating within a matrixed project delivery organization, this role serves as the primary resource manager for engineering design—providing technical expertise and ensuring quality across District projects. These projects include turbine and generator rehabilitation, hydro balance of plant, transmission, distribution, water, wastewater, fiber, structural analysis, etc. The Manager oversees all design engineering activities and collaborates closely with Project Management teams responsible for overall project execution to ensure alignment with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Team Management and Leadership: Leads, mentors, and develops a multidisciplinary team of Civil and Mechanical Engineers, overseeing recruitment, performance management, and professional growth. Fosters a collaborative, high-performing culture that supports innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Implements mentorship programs to advance technical capabilities across all career stages.
• Design Oversight and Technical Direction: Provides strategic direction and oversight for engineering design across District projects, ensuring alignment with technical standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols. Approves design deliverables, monitors progress and drives timely resolution of design issues. Coordinates with operating units to validate designs meet operational needs and long-term reliability goals.
• Resource and Budget Management in a Matrixed Environment: Manages engineering resource planning within a matrixed delivery model, aligning internal capacity and external consulting support with dynamic project needs. Tracks workload distribution, adjusts assignments, and ensures cost-effective use of resources. Collaborates with Project Managers and procurement teams to maintain alignment between design efforts and project budgets, while reporting on performance to senior leadership.
• Process Improvement and Standards Governance: Leads the development and implementation of engineering standards, procedures, and quality assurance practices in partnership with cross-functional teams. Ensures compliance with industry codes and regulatory frameworks, while championing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and promote technical excellence.
• Stakeholder and External Engagement: Serves as the primary engineering liaison for internal departments, external consultants, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders. Provides technical leadership in negotiations, public discussions, and problem-solving efforts related to infrastructure design, supporting transparent and collaborative project delivery.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance: Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Comply with District policies. Complete all required training. Maintain a working knowledge and comply with District safety procedures and specific safety requirements of this position, and those in accordance with applicable provisions of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) and Washington Administrative Code (WAC).
• As an essential function, drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

People Management

• This position manages/supervises people. Direct Resources Managed: 10-19. Indirect Resources Managed: None.

Reports To
Director - Project Delivery

Overtime exemption
Exempt

Qualifications

Education
Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Equivalent experience (year for year) may substitute for required education.
• An advanced degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• 7+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity. required.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and project management tools in use at the District (e.g., Primavera) is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in design engineering for public utilities or infrastructure, with a strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory compliance. preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Washington, or the ability to obtain licensure within 18 months required.

Skills and Abilities
A fully skilled incumbent will have the following knowledge skills & abilities:

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to guide teams and resolve complex issues.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering teams within a matrixed project delivery environment.
• Expertise in developing and implementing engineering standards, processes, and quality control systems.
• Demonstrated success in fostering innovative, practical solutions to complex engineering and infrastructure challenges.
• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering design principles, regulatory requirements, and public utility infrastructure.
• Skilled in resource planning, workload management, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in the use of engineering and project management tools, with the ability to interpret and apply technical data effectively.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking English.

Background Screening

• Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

Physical Demands

• Sitting Frequent 34-66%
• Standing Frequent 34-66%
• Walking Occasional 11-33%
• Stooping/Bending Occasional 11-33%
• Reach Waist to Shoulder Occasional 11-33%
• Wrist/hand/fingers manipulation (keyboarding, mousing, etc.) Frequent 34-66%
• Repetitive Motions Frequent 34-66%
• Talking Frequent 34-66%
• Visual - Far Acuity Occasional 11-33%
• Visual - Depth Perception Occasional 11-33%

Working Conditions

• Exposure to Weather - Occasionally
• Proximity to Moving Mechanical Parts - Occasionally
• Noise Intensity Level: - Moderate

District Values

• Safety - Protect public and employee health and safety
• Stewardship - Acting on behalf of customer-owners, protecting public resources entrusted to us
• Trustworthy - Competence, integrity, respect
• Operational Excellence - High-quality innovative work execution

Equal Opportunity/ADA
Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled). We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers (chelanpud.org) page in English and Spanish.

The job functions and physical requirements described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire).  A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

Pursuant to the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) standards, Chelan County Public Utility District #1 conducts background screening of personnel who have access to the District's critical physical and/or cyber assets.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. This should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Chelan PUD is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

 We value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law.

EEO Law Posters can be found on the main Careers page in English and Spanish. 

Chelan PUD will not be offering any work visa sponsorship for this role.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)