Plan Review Supervisor (Civil Engineer Supervisor)

Are you ready to lead a team shaping the infrastructure of one of the nation’s most innovative cities? 

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is looking for a strategic, detail-driven Plan Review Supervisor (Civil Engineer Supervisor) to oversee complex engineering reviews and guide a team of Civil Engineers safeguarding Seattle’s essential assets.

This role is more than project oversight — it’s about making sure that every street, storm drain, and utility connection built by or for the City of Seattle aligns with SPU’s standards and long-term goals. You'll be at the center of a high-impact intersection where design meets sustainability, collaboration meets regulation, and your leadership sets the tone.

As Plan Review Supervisor, you won’t just manage plans — you'll manage people, processes, and partnerships across departments and agencies. If you thrive on precision, enjoy mentoring engineers, and are driven to keep systems running smoothly for the public good, this is your opportunity.

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:

• SPU Website
• Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

In this role, you can expect to:

• Lead and manage a team of 3–5 Civil Engineers conducting plan reviews of capital projects for impacts to SPU-owned water, wastewater, and drainage infrastructure

• Assign and prioritize workloads to balance team capacity, meet deadlines, and maintain consistent quality across reviews and deliverables

• Review construction plans and submittals for compliance with Seattle’s stormwater code, SPU standards, and City specifications

• Coordinate with City departments, external agencies, and project teams to align design reviews, identify infrastructure impacts, and scope or review improvements to SPU assets
• Participate in public meetings and interdepartmental discussions on current and proposed projects
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert on Seattle Standard Specifications and Plans, and lead the development and application of SPU’s Design Standards and Guidelines
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor team performance and support continuous process improvement
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineering staff to foster technical excellence and career growth
• Be a strong advocate for SPU in interagency coordination efforts, often navigating conflicting interests to protect critical infrastructure and align with citywide goals

*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.

Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in engineering, accounting, business administration, construction management, public policy, or a related field.

Experience: Six (6) years of professional civil engineering experience, including two years of supervisory experience.

Experience/Education Equivalency: In lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree in an accredited program, four (4) additional years of civil engineering work experience under the supervision of a licensed engineer may be substituted. There is no equivalency for the PE license.

Desired Experience:

License, Certification and Other Requirements: 

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

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment
• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances and work in or near construction sites
• May be required to lift over 50 pounds
• May be required to stand, bend, or walk for extended periods of time
• May be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Overnight travel might be required

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule.  Effective January 2025, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The full salary range for this position is: $78.35 - $90.85 Hourly

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ernest Stephens at Ernest.Stephens@Seattle.gov.