Senior Civil Mechanical Engineer

About the Role:

This position follows a hybrid work modelblending remote and in-person work.

About the Team:

King County Wastewater Treatment Division is one of the top wastewater utilities in the nation involved in cutting edge technologies and approaches to conveyance treatment and reclamation of wastewater. The variety and scale of our facilities and projects will be beyond what most employers can offer.

This position is an opportunity to work on a fun and collaborative team who is dedicated to design process improvement and producing quality products to improve the WTD conveyance and treatment systems.

WTD offers flexible working hours union representation pension plan and a hybrid work-from-home and in-person schedule. King County provides a comprehensive benefits package that is largely employer-paid including Medical/Dental/Vision Health Savings Plan (FSA) pension (WA State PERS) Life/AD&D and generous paid Vacation Holiday and Sick Leave Programs. The County also offers LTD and Supplemental Life plan participation. The value of this benefit package ranges between $20000 and 40000 annually depending on whether you are single or have a family.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With about 1000 employees engaged in planning designing building and operating treatment facilities our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development fostering prosperity in our region. If youre passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Commitment to Equity Racial and Social Justice:

King County named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity racial and social justice making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Senior Civil/Mechanical Engineer you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at theWastewater Treatment Divisionof King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy trainingcomprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Serve as Project Engineer on County design projects. As the Project Engineer coordinate design with other engineering disciplines the engineering design review team and other team members; translate operational and maintenance requirements into terms the project team understands; review and consolidate technical comments from design reviews; serve as a single point of technical contact for the project to the Project Manager; develop work plan schedule and budget for the execution of designs for wastewater projects.
• Review consultant prepared plans and specifications to ensure conformity to the Countys specifications standards and requirements.
• Prepare public works and procurement contract documents and cost estimates to comply with County and State public bidding policy. Assist in the acquisition of all necessary permits prior to construction bidding.
• Stamp and sign engineering or architectural plans as a Professional Engineer.
• Review and approve shop drawings submitted by contractors assist in the interpretation of specifications advise on contractor compliance with contract documents and review change orders when required by field personnel or as required by law.
• Review proposals from equipment vendors. Review construction plans of other agencies and/or building owners to ensure that County facilities are not in conflict with or endangered by adjacent construction or facilities.
• As directed provide assistance with complex emergency repairs of wastewater facilities or when technical engineering assistance is necessary. May coordinate with the work of maintenance personnel or contractors to accomplish necessary repairs.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering field.
• At least 8 years of engineering experience including project planning design and construction.
  
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in State of Washington or ability to obtain within 90 days of hiring.
• Familiarity with water wastewater and/or industrial facilities and construction principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex technical issues within a multi-discipline work environment.
• Experience in managing multiple complex capital projects simultaneously within established timeframes and costs.

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in State of Washington or ability to obtain within 90 days of hiring.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Work experience leading multidisciplinary design teams in producing contract drawings and specifications for public bid or collaborative delivery.

• Experience with planning and design of Wastewater Treatment Plant processes and/or conveyance facilities such as pump stations and pipleines.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals from consultants elected officials the general public Operations and Maintenance other County staff and other stakeholders.
  

Working Conditions:

• Work Location:The Engineering team works in a hybrid model with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is Collaboration space at King Street Center 201 S. Jackson Seattle Washington 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the departments hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation:This position is represented by Technical Employees Association (TEA) - Wastewater Treatment Division

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment: (subject to change)

• Panel interviews: Virtual: Week of June 29th

To apply submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment please contact Mark Workinger at

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Guided by our True North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.

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