Engineer II – Wastewater

City-of-Shoreline,-W; Shoreline (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Shoreline is seeking an experienced wastewater engineer to advance planning, design, and management of the Wastewater Utility. This advanced role leads complex projects, coordinates with City departments, consultants, and the public, and ensures regulatory compliance and long‑term asset planning.

Ideal candidates hold a WA Professional Engineer license or eligibility within one year, at least five years of wastewater project experience with a lead role, and a degree in engineering or

Qualifications

• Five years of wastewater project experience with at least three in a lead role.
• Washington Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Performs wastewater planning and system analysis, including capacity evaluation and I&I mitigation.
• Manages complex wastewater projects and consultant services.
• Develops financial and cost information to support budgeting and capital planning.
• Reviews wastewater infrastructure and development plans for compliance with regulations and standards.
• Coordinates projects and communicates recommendations to stakeholders and the public.
• Manages hydraulic modeling services and evaluates modeling results to assess system performance.

Skills

Project management

Hydraulic analysis

I&I evaluation

Regulatory coordination

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

WA Professional Engineer license or eligibility within 1 year

Tools

Civil 3D

Bluebeam Revu

Hydraulic Modeling Software

Job description

Shoreline is a welcoming and inclusive City committed to building a workplace culture that embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.

Public Works is an exciting environment committed to serving the Shoreline community through a variety of projects and programs. The Department is accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA) demonstrating use of best practices for the industry and a dedication to continually improving/enhancing operations and project delivery. The City of Shoreline is seeking an experienced wastewater engineer to join a community that is actively planning for growth while investing in the long‑term sustainability and resilience of its public infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to play an important role in delivering reliable public services while protecting the environment and public health. We are looking for an engineer who is interested in meaningful public‑sector work, values thoughtful and sustainable decision‑making, and wants to be part of a collaborative organization committed to continuous improvement.

DEFINITION

To provide responsible professional and technical engineering, analysis, and project management in support of the City’s Wastewater Utility including managing projects, preparing feasibility studies and technical reports, managing consultant contracts, developing and meeting project budgets, establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with co-workers, departments, outside agencies and citizens, and preparing and/or reviewing wastewater plans, specifications, and estimates in support of development and/or capital projects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an advanced journey level classification. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Engineer I – Wastewater by the license/certification achieved, the level of responsibility assumed, and the complexity of duties assigned. Incumbents independently perform the full range of professional engineering duties and manage complex engineering assignments requiring considerable judgment and technical expertise. Work is performed with general supervision and includes project management, regulatory coordination, and independent technical decision‑making.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative supervision from the assigned supervisor or manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs wastewater planning and system analysis, including capacity evaluation, hydraulic and basin analysis, Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) evaluation and mitigation, asset management, project prioritization, and implementation of long‑range utility plans.
2. Evaluates complex wastewater engineering issues, develops and recommends solutions, and prepares technical studies, feasibility analyses, reports, and recommendations requiring professional engineering judgment.
3. Manages complex wastewater projects and consultant services.
4. Develops and evaluates financial and cost information and supports wastewater budgeting, funding, capital planning, and fee development.
5. Performs professional engineering and develops designs and specifications for complex wastewater collection, conveyance, and pumping facilities.
6. Reviews complex wastewater infrastructure and development plans for compliance with City requirements, engineering standards, and applicable regulations and recommends resolution of technical issues.
7. Coordinates complex wastewater projects and technical matters with City departments, agencies, utilities, consultants, contractors, and the public and communicates engineering recommendations to stakeholders and decisionmakers.
8. Evaluates wastewater infrastructure condition, performance, and asset information and develops recommendations for maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, and long‑term investment.
9. Manages hydraulic modeling services and independently evaluates modeling results and system data to assess wastewater system performance, capacity, and improvement needs.
10. Manages the Wastewater Utility I&I program, evaluates investigation and system data, identifies and prioritizes I&I sources and corrective actions, and advances related improvement projects.
11. Advances complex wastewater capital projects and programs from planning through design and construction and supports project development and prioritization based on system performance, condition, capacity, feasibility, and cost.

MARGINAL FUNCTION

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings and trainings.
2. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of wastewater engineering and regulations.
3. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Principles and practices of professional wastewater engineering, including planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of wastewater collection and conveyance systems and related facilities.
• Wastewater collection system hydraulics.
• Wastewater collection system condition assessment and rehabilitation methods.
• Infiltration and inflow evaluation and mitigation.
• Wastewater utility asset management principles and practices.
• Wastewater master planning, capital improvement planning, project prioritization, and long‑term utility planning.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and permitting requirements governing wastewater facilities and utility projects.
• Principles and practices of engineering project management, including consultant and construction management, and contract administration.
• Engineering design and construction practices, including preparation and review of plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, construction documents, and contract requirements.
• Utility financial planning and rate‑setting principles as they relate to wastewater capital programs, infrastructure needs, and long‑term utility planning.
• Geographic information systems, computerized maintenance management systems, hydraulic modeling systems, and other technologies used to manage, analyze, and plan wastewater utility infrastructure.
• Principles and practices of technical writing and communication of complex technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences, including elected officials, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public.

ABILITY TO

• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti‑racism.
• Perform professional engineering calculations and design for wastewater collection and conveyance systems.
• Review engineering documents for technical accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Develop, modify, and review engineering plans utilizing Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and similar engineering design and plan‑production software.
• Analyze wastewater system deficiencies, capacity limitations, and infrastructure condition data and develop technically sound recommendations for improvements.
• Apply hydraulic modeling, engineering analysis, and field data to evaluate wastewater system performance and support capital improvement planning and project development.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and technical requirements for wastewater capital projects and programs.
• Manage multiple wastewater projects, programs, contracts, and processes, including associated scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Administer professional engineering and consultant contracts and effectively communicate technical direction, expectations, and project requirements to consultants and service providers.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, design standards, policies, and inter‑agency agreements applicable to wastewater systems and utility projects.
• Evaluate technical information from multiple sources, including field investigations, CCTV inspections, flow monitoring, hydraulic modeling, asset inventories, and consultant analyses, and use professional engineering judgment to develop recommendations.
• Establish and maintain effective asset management practices, including collection, evaluation, tracking, and reporting of infrastructure condition and lifecycle information.
• Work independently, exercise sound professional judgment, and effectively manage competing priorities while meeting established project schedules and deadlines.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, studies, City Council agenda materials, and other professional engineering documents, and communicate and present complex technical information effectively to City staff, consultants, regulatory agencies, elected officials, and the public.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

EXPERIENCE

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in managing, planning, designing, or reviewing wastewater projects with at least three years acting in a lead role in managing projects or programs.

TRAINING

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management or a related field.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

The City’s mission is to fulfill the community’s vision through highly valued public service. Our employees work relentlessly to achieve organizational goals while embracing the City’s values.

CITY MISSION, VALUES, AND GOALS

City Mission, Values, and Goals.

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY

This position is eligible for remote work. The City’s remote work policy, Employees Working Remotely requires staff in positions eligible for remote work to work onsite a minimum of four days per two‑week pay period (every two weeks). Full‑time remote work is not an option. Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Establishment of employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• Prior to the start of employment, this position requires:
  • A successful completion of reference checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
  • Washington State Professional Civil Engineering license is required at the time of hire or ability to obtain within one year of hire.