Habitat Restoration Engineer II — Hydraulics & Rivers

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Water and Land Resources Division is seeking a Habitat Restoration Engineer II to design and deliver restoration projects that improve watershed health, restore salmon habitat, and strengthen climate resilience in the Seattle region.

This full-time, hybrid role focuses on engineering analyses, hydraulic modeling, plan development, cost estimates, and environmental permitting, with field investigations and construction oversight as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources required.
• Experience designing and constructing water resources projects with reports and cost estimates.
• Strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency with AutoDesk Civil 3D or equivalent CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analyses including hydraulics and hydrology for restoration projects.
• Develop plans, specs, estimates, and cost projections for designs.
• Support environmental permitting, contracting, and project budgets.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to advance designs.

Skills

Water resources design

Hydraulic modeling

Collaborative teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Water Resources

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

Job description

King County's Water and Land Resources Division is seeking a Habitat Restoration Engineer II to design and deliver restoration projects that improve watershed health, restore salmon habitat, and strengthen climate resilience in the Seattle region.

This full-time, hybrid role focuses on engineering analyses, hydraulic modeling, plan development, cost estimates, and environmental permitting, with field investigations and construction oversight as part of a multidisciplinary team.