Engineer II - Systems Engineering and Reporting Analyst (SDA)

King County; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking an Engineer II, Systems Engineering and Reporting Analyst in a Special Duty Assignment to turn data from business and operational systems into meaningful metrics across multiple wastewater facilities. You will map connections, create data flow diagrams, and develop KPIs in Power BI to monitor asset management and maintenance.

You will also help formalize GoPlant support processes and collaborate on metrics for workload and cybersecurity across the Systems Engineering Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data.
• Experience with technical or operational processes in support roles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and quick learning of new systems.
• Ability to document procedures and communicate with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Map and document how WTD's business and operational systems connect and exchange data, developing interface control documents and data flow diagrams.
• Develop KPIs and dashboards in Power BI to track asset management, maintenance, and operational performance.
• Design structured support processes for GoPlant and other systems, including documentation and data QA/QC.
• Collaborate to track team tasks and cybersecurity work, building metrics and reports on workload and performance.

Skills

Data analytics

Power BI

Documentation

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Maximo

GoPlant

AVEVA PI

AQI WIMS

Job description

This position is open to current KING COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

This recruitment aims to fill this role as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) for up to 2 years in duration. Eligible candidates are internal King County employees who have passed there initial probation period.

This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career within King County while continuing to enjoy the culture of continuous learning and work/life balance that our team is known for, all in support of thriving, resilient neighborhoods and communities across the Puget Sound region. We're looking for a current King County employee to join the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Systems Engineering team in a Special Duty Assignment as an Engineer II, Systems Engineering and Reporting Analyst, playing a vital role in turning data from our business and operational systems into meaningful metrics across multiple facilities, including three wastewater treatment plants.

This Special Duty Assignment is a chance to apply your interest in data and reporting and gain hands on experience with the systems that keep WTD running, including Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS. You'll document how our systems connect and share data, support key applications, and help develop the KPIs that help supervisors and division leadership make informed decisions. It's a great next step for someone looking to build skills in data analytics and systems integration while making a direct impact on the environment and communities we serve.

About the Role

As the Systems Engineering and Reporting Analyst, you'll help WTD build a clearer picture of how our work gets done and where we can improve. WTD relies on a wide range of business and operational systems, including Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS. Each holds valuable information, but that information lives in separate places. Your work will help connect it into reliable metrics that help staff at every level, from frontline supervisors to division leadership, make better decisions.

You'll start by mapping how our systems connect and share data, creating interface control and data flow documents that will serve as a foundation for current and future reporting. Building on that foundation, you'll help develop KPIs in Power BI to track asset management, maintenance, and operational performance, gaining hands on experience with Maximo along the way.

You'll also play a key role in supporting GoPlant, including helping formalize the structured support processes that keep it and other systems running reliably.

This work directly supports WTD's mission to protect public health and water quality across the Puget Sound region. Accurate, accessible data helps us maintain critical infrastructure, prioritize investments, and respond to issues before they affect the communities we serve. By making performance data transparent and easy to understand, you'll help ensure that decisions about service and resources are grounded in evidence and support fair, equitable outcomes for all King County residents.

About the Team

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) depends on its Systems Engineering Team to keep the technology behind its operations reliable, secure, and connected. The team manages WTD's Industrial Control System (ICS) and operational technology (OT) infrastructure across a diverse, geographically distributed network, while also supporting business and operational systems, such as Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS.

With a footprint spanning five treatment plants and nearly 100 offsite facilities, the team provides countywide support for infrastructure reliability, application performance, and cybersecurity. Its work safeguards IOS environments against emerging threats, keeps system documentation and standards current, and sustains reliable operations at every facility. The team is also working to connect data across WTD's systems, turning it into clear, trustworthy performance metrics that help the division plan, prioritize, and improve.

By powering the systems that protect public health and the environment, and by making the data behind them accessible and transparent, the team reflects a commitment to technical excellence, proactive problem‑solving, and collaborative service that benefits communities across King County.

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 an Engineer II you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity

What you will be doing:

• Map and document how WTD's business and operational systems, including Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS, connect and exchange data, developing interface control documents and data flow diagrams that serve as a foundation for reporting and system support
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and refinement of key performance indicators and dashboards in Power BI to track asset management, maintenance, and operational performance, working with staff to understand their information needs.
• Design and formalize structured support processes for GoPlant and other business systems, including documentation, request intake, issue tracking, standard procedures, and data QA/QC processes that ensure the data feeding KPIs and reports is accurate and reliable.
• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering Team to develop processes for tracking team tasks and requests, including cybersecurity‑related work, and build associated metrics and reports on workload, performance, and the cybersecurity tools the team is implementing.

Qualifications you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a physical science, data analytics, information systems, or a related field, or a combination of education, certifications, and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the specified job duties
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including experience interpreting quantitative or technical data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Education or experience demonstrating an understanding of technical or operational processes, such as work supporting operational, maintenance, or technical teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data, and demonstrated ability to quickly learn new business systems and reporting tools
• Experience developing clear written documentation, such as procedures, process descriptions, or technical reports, and communicating effectively with staff at all levels of an organization

Competencies you bring:

• Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: South Treatment Plant- 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057, USA
• 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 Local 117 WTD

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action‑oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.