DSHS FTAA Stationary Engineer 2

Washington State Department of Transportation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 61,644 - 71,472; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Transportation is seeking a skilled Boiler Operator for the Shoreline, WA area. In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of high-pressure steam boilers, performing critical maintenance and repairs to support facility operations.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in boiler and HVAC system management, alongside appropriate certifications. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary range from $61,644 to $71,472 annually.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in operations or maintenance of high-pressure boilers.
• Completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course is required.
• Experience with HVAC systems and their maintenance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam plant.
• Monitor and repair steam boilers and associated equipment.
• Conduct repairs across the campus steam infrastructure.

Skills

High-pressure steam boiler operation

HVAC system maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Combustion management system operation

Education

Certificate in Stationary Engineering

Tools

Cleaver-Brooks HAWK

Allen Bradley

Fireye

Metasys

Job description

Overview

Salary: $61,644.00 - $71,472.00 Annually

Location: King County - Shoreline, WA

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Job Number: 2026-02464

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: FTAA

Opening Date: 05/21/2026

Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Our Maintenance and Operations Division is looking to add an experienced Boiler Operator (Stationary Engineer 2) to join our team of dedicated professionals at in Shoreline, WA. As a Stationary Engineer 2, you\'ll perform skilled engineering and repair work related to boiler and HVAC operations. This role is essential for maintaining a safe, comfortable, and efficient environment for our residents and staff. This is for hands-on operators of steam generators (also known as steam boilers, marine boilers, or hydronic heating boilers). You\'ll be working directly with high-pressure steam systems, utilizing advanced combustion control systems such as Cleaver-Brooks HAWK, Allen Bradley, Fireye, Metasys, and similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of a high-pressure steam plant with two high-pressure steam boilers (natural gas with #2 diesel backup)
• Operate, monitor, and repair gauges, valves, metering pumps, boilers, electronic controls, and safety equipment for continuous operation
• Work with auxiliary systems: feedwater pumps, condensate pumps, deaerators, air compressors, fuel oil pumps, chemical treatment pumps, pneumatic and hand tools, and emergency generator
• Inspect, monitor and repair internal mechanical heating rooms in individual buildings
• Repair steam infrastructure across 68-acre campus
• With HVAC systems, knowledge of work and repair for DOAS systems and Citygate and Samsung VRF systems
• Troubleshoot and make major and minor adjustments to boiler and HVAC equipment
• Interpret schematics, drawings, and manuals for equipment operation and upgrades
• Operate and adjust combustion management systems (Cleaver-Brooks HAWK, Allen Bradley, Fireye, Metasys, etc.)
• Test boiler room equipment for safety, perform chemical treatment and cleaning of boiler water, condensate, and lubricate mechanical room equipment
• Conduct blow-down operations as needed for safe operation
• Respond to after-hours and weekend incidents as the on-site maintenance expert, evaluating situations and providing updates to the Facilities Manager or designee

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of stationary (or marine) high-pressure boilers and heating systems
• Certificate of completion of an advanced Stationary Engineer course from an accredited vocational/technical school or community college, and two years of related experience
• Or one year of State service as a Stationary Engineer
• Or an approved HVAC journeyman license, approved apprentice program, or 4 years of work with an HVAC company in the repair, maintenance, and preventative maintenance of a variable refrigerant flow system and a dedicated outside air system