Entry Level Wastewater Engineer

Summary

This opportunity is open to current King County employees.

We are not accepting external applications at this time.

About the Role:

This entry level engineer position is an opportunity to work on a fun and collaborative team who is dedicated to water quality, process improvement and producing quality designs to improve the Wastewater Treatment Divisions (WTD) Conveyance and Treatment Systems.

Candidates will be involved in conveyance projects, pump station upgrades, and treatment plant upgrades. We are seeking Civil, Mechanical, and Instrumentation and Control Engineers. You will work with Senior Level Engineers who will mentor and train you to produce designs, technical specifications, technical reports and contract document that will help us deliver our Capital Improvement Plan that is valued over $400 Million per year.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.
About the Team:
The King County Wastewater Treatment Division is responsible for centralized wastewater treatment for all of King County and conveying sewage from Cities and Sewer Districts in King County to our regional treatment plants. This position will be in our Engineering and Technical Resources Unit who are a fun and talented group of engineers, technical professionals, and designers who work to accomplish our Capital Improvement Program.

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 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, Entry 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.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Provide basic engineering designs and assist in complex wastewater engineering designs for new construction projects and repairs and modifications to existing facilities.
  
• Assist in preparing wastewater project work plans, schedules, and budgets; assemble technical information for use by the project teams and journey/senior/principal engineers.
  
• Assist in reviews of consultant pre-design and final design documents. Validate cost estimates including technical assumptions and cost factors.
  
• Assist in the procurement process for consultants, equipment, and construction work.
  
• Assist in reviewing consultant design work to identify and resolve potential design coordination conflicts between disciplines; ensure that design standards and code requirements have been implemented.
  
• Provide technical assistance during construction, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, and construction inspections.
  

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of mathematics, physical and engineering sciences, and the principles and methods of engineering analysis and design.

Competencies You Bring :

• Customer Focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE / EIT) certification
  
• Familiarity with wastewater and/or industrial facilities and construction principles and techniques are preferred.
  
• Mechanical / Chemical / Civil Engineers: Basic knowledge of hydraulic calculations
  
• Instrumentation & Control System Engineer: Basic knowledge of measurement instruments and digital logic.
  
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals from consultants, Operations and Maintenance, other County staff, and other stakeholders is essential in ensuring that project schedules and contracts follow County standards.
  

Supplemental Information

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 King Street Center, 201 S Jackson St, 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 department's 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: Technical Employees’ Association (TEA) - Wastewater Treatment Division

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all internal 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 April 13th

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
• Optional Cover Letter (will be reviewed if submitted)

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

To apply, submit a complete application. However, please be aware that cover letters, resumes and other documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Mark Workinger at mworkinger@kingcounty.gov

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , YouTube and our WTD Blog .

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

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.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 4/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• King County Water and Land Resources Division

• 206-477-4800

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