Wastewater Test Engineer (Journey)

King County

Job Location:

Seattle, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 122848 - 155717

Posted on: 11 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary: The Wastewater Treatment Divisions Resource Recovery Unit is seeking aWastewater Test Engineer(Wastewater Engineer - Journey) to join the Technology Assessment Program (TAP). Our division is a leader in piloting and assessing new treatment technologies and working with academic researchers and colleagues across the industry. TAP resides in the Policy & Research group which ensures that WTD has a well thought-out approach to research testing and policy initiatives to support emerging regulations and new developments in research and technology. Join our team of proactive innovative trusted subject matter experts in wastewater engineering!

About The Role:
This position is a Wastewater Engineer at the Journey level. The primary role of this position is testing innovative treatment technologies running pilot projects and participating in applied research projects. You will thrive in this position if you are creative a self-starter willing to try new things and are excited to tackle hands-on work to solve engineering and design issues associated with a pilot test facility. Overall this position is responsible for evaluating the applicability of new technologies to King County wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance which includes monitoring trends in the wastewater industry. This position supports innovation and helps ensure that WTD has a well-thought-out approach to support emerging regulations and new developments in research and technology.

About The Team:
The Technology Assessment Program (TAP) ensures that WTD takes full advantage of wastewater industry innovations partnering with utilities across the field and research institutions to monitor and promote new technologies. TAP provides technical services to stimulate innovation build a sustainable and resilient future advance resource recovery and maximize the cost effectiveness of WTD services. TAP plays a crucial role in helping WTD strategically evaluate and make decisions for WTDs technology and innovation opportunities including improved treatment processes and efficiencies process controls and treatment reliability reducing the environmental footprint of wastewater treatment and its byproducts and improvements in safety.

This position will be supervised by the Policy & Research Supervisor. The Policy & Research work group is part of the Resource Recovery Unit in WTDs Operations and Maintenance Section. The Resource Recovery Unit strives to bring valuable resources technology and sound business practices together to deliver products and programs that inspire our customers to be part of an environmentally sustainable futuretoday. It is responsible for ensuring safe environmentally friendly products are made from an urban renewable waste stream including Loop biosolids soil amendment recycled water and renewable energy as well as managing programs including sustainability energy technology assessment and nutrient management.

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 this role 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 Division of 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 training comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

Testing of innovative treatment technologies writing test plans procuring pilot equipment designing pilot installations installation and commissioning operating troubleshooting and decommissioning pilot systems and equipment evaluating data writing test reports.
Participation in applied research projects in collaboration with academic institutions and industry organizations (ex. Water Research Foundation).
Support treatment plant process groups with troubleshooting and optimization of treatment plant unit processes and equipment.
Support planning and capital program projects with alternatives evaluation design review and commissioning.
Technology proposal review and disposition.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Must Bring:

A bachelors degree in engineering and at least 4 years of engineering work experience.
Working knowledge of engineering principles as well as capability to examine and evaluate specific engineering problems and develop and coordinate appropriate solutions.
Experience with technology pilot testing drafting test plans design fabrication commissioning and decommissioning.
Imagination and creative abilities to design and modify existing wastewater facilities and to repair facilities as necessary to meet program needs.
Ability to analyze and interpret technical or scientific information and to communicate this information in writing or verbally at a level appropriate for various target audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations.
Skill with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) in preparing documents reports presentations spreadsheets and analyzing data.

Competencies You Bring:

Nimble Learning- Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Communicates Effectively- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Resourcefulness- Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Action Oriented- Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm.

Required Licenses:

Registration as an EIT (Engineer In Training) in the State of Washington OR convert out-of-state EIT within 90 days from date of hire
Valid Washington State Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in research project management and/or science communication
Experience in wastewater or similar construction commissioning
Knowledge of current trends and issues in wastewater treatment and resource recovery including biosolids recycled water energy sustainability nutrient management and contaminants of emerging concern in the wastewater context
Experience with procurement of goods and services
Experience leading projects or teams

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location:West Point Treatment Plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd Seattle 98199
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends to meet business need. 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
Physical Requirement:Incumbents performing field work at a wastewater treatment plants and associated facilities are required to walk and stand lift navigate wastewater treatment facilities. i.e. outdoor work with uneven terrain. Workplace exposures include chemicals biohazards and construction activities.

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We value diverse perspectives 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. Applications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position.

To apply submit a:

Complete Application
Resume
Cover Letter

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

AnticipatedTimeline for this recruitment (subject to change):

Onsite Technical Interview and Technical Assessment (70 minutes at West Point Treatment Plant) - 7/7 and 7/9
Virtual Panel interviews (50 minutes) - 7/14 7/15 and/or 7/16

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment please contact: Angelia Remolana -

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SummaryThe Wastewater Treatment Divisions Resource Recovery Unit is seeking aWastewater Test Engineer(Wastewater Engineer - Journey) to join the Technology Assessment Program (TAP). Our division is a leader in piloting and assessing new treatment technologies and working with academic researchers an...