Wastewater Engineer - Principal

05/14/2024 09:17 AM PDT

This opportunity is open to current King County employees. We are not accepting external applications at this time. 

About the Role:
The position provides a promotional opportunity for an internal Senior Engineering candidates that have been performing Principal work in the course of their current duties.  
Candidates will be involved in conveyance projects, pump station upgrades, and treatment plant upgrades.

The follow are on-going or upcoming projects: Lakeland Hills Pump Station, West Point Raw Sewage Pump Replacement, Black River Pump Station High Use Engines, West Point Grit Classifier, Mouth of the Duwamish CSO, Nutrient Removal, Tukwila Freeway Crossing Replacement, Richmond Beach Forcemain and Interceptor Upgrade, Boeing Creek Trunk Replacement and Upgrade, West Point Digestion Capacity Expansion,  Brightwater Aeration Basin Optimization, Brightwater Reclaimed Water Storage, South Plant Biogas Upgrade, WP Power Quality Improvement Project.  
 
Several upcoming projects will be delivered under non-traditional or collaborative delivery methods, such as Design-Build, General Contractor Construction Management, Construction Manager at Risk, progressive Design-Build.

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.

This position performs work remotely and onsite:

About the Team:
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 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 enforce regulations 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 you're 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 Wastewater Engineer - Principal, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater 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.