Remedial Actions Lead

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA seeks a Remedial Actions Lead to guide remediation strategies at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. This senior role directs engineering projects from design through commissioning, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

You will manage spills response, coordinate with agencies, and support CIP efforts while ensuring safety and environmental stewardship across King County communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science, or related field.
• Progressive experience in environmental remediation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and contractors.
• Knowledge of MTCA/CERCLA or similar programs.
• Experience planning environmental field investigations.
• Strong technical writing and regulatory submittals.
• Project management techniques and principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead remediation program development for spills/releases at the landfill.
• Provide technical oversight and manage remediation projects from discovery to cleanup.
• Represent the division with regulatory agencies on spill response.
• Prepare consultant RFPs and bid documents; assist in contract negotiations.
• Collaborate with Operations, regulatory teams, and construction for responses.
• Possess knowledge of Stormwater design per WA/King County manuals (preferred).
• Perform other engineering and environmental duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Environmental remediation

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MTCA/CERCLA knowledge

Job description

Remedial Actions Lead

Salary: $55.50 - $70.35 Hourly

Location: King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA

Job Type: Career Service (Exec)

Job Number: 2026SN28060

Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division: SWD -Solid Waste

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time: Full Time

Hours/Week: 40 hours/week

Summary

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Engineer III positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next 6 months. The Solid Waste Division (SWD) of King County’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks is seeking a motivated, solutions-focused professional to serve as a Remedial Actions Lead (Engineer III). If you are a collaborative problem solver who thrives on complex environmental and engineering challenges, this role offers the opportunity to support vital work that protects public health and the environment for King County communities. Within the Solid Waste Division, the Facilities Engineering Services (FES) unit is a multidisciplinary team supporting both capital projects and daily operations at King County’s only operational landfill. We are committed to engineering excellence, continuous learning, and meaningful environmental stewardship - and we invite you to bring your expertise and technical guidance to our team.

About this Role

This full-time Engineer III position serves as the technical lead for remedial actions at the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. In this senior engineering role, you will develop and advance remediation strategies, provide technical direction on environmental engineering projects, and support Capital Improvement Program (CIP) efforts from design through commissioning. You will also provide engineering support to Operations, manage non-capital projects, and contribute technical expertise to teams across the Solid Waste Division.

Our engineers bring a range of relevant experience to this work, including civil and environmental engineering, wastewater systems, gas collection and conveyance, and environmental science. This diversity supports the broad and complex engineering challenges at Cedar Hills. Because landfill engineering is a specialized discipline, we provide targeted training to help new team members build the site-specific knowledge needed to apply their expertise effectively.

As an Engineer III, you will also serve as a technical leader within the Facilities Engineering Services team. This includes mentoring junior engineers and scientists, collaborating closely with capital project managers and multidisciplinary teams, and fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.

About the Team

The Facility Engineering and Science Unit (FES) is a critical part of the Capital Planning and Delivery Section within the Solid Waste Division (SWD). Our engineers and scientists support a variety of large-scale programs and projects within SWD. FES is a dynamic team committed to safety, environmental stewardship and providing critical services to the residents and businesses of King County. Our team consists of civil, mechanical, chemical, and environmental engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, operational technology systems engineers, IT systems architect, project managers, CAD/BIM professionals as well as surveyors and asset managers. To learn more about SWD visit https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste.aspx.

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. In this position, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment athttp://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Enjoy training,comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will be Doing

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive program to investigate and remediate environmental impacts associated with spills / releases from the landfill.
• Provide technical oversight and project management in response to spills / releases from discovery through cleanup.
• Represent the Solid Waste Division in interactions with regulatory agencies overseeing spill response and cleanup.
• Lead the preparation of consultant request for proposals, construction invitation to bid and other contract documents; participate in the consultant review and selection, bid or qualification process and assist in negotiation of final contracts.
• Collaborating with the Operations Section, environmental compliance group, regulatory agencies, and onsite construction for environmental responses and cleanup actions.
• Stormwater design or knowledge in application of the Washington State or King County Stormwater Design manuals preferable.
• Other engineering and environmental duties as assigned at Cedar Hills.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in environmental remediation.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and contractors during remediation activities.
• Demonstrated experience applying regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements, including the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), or similar state cleanup programs.
• Experience planning or overseeing environmental field investigations.
• Strong technical writing skills, including preparation of reports, memos, and regulatory submittals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management techniques and principles.

Physical Requirements

This position requires bending, lifting, walking in uneven terrain and adverse weather conditions, and performing other physical activities associated with field work.

Must be able to travel between SWD facilities throughout King County, some of which are not served by public transportation.

Workplace Exposures

This position requires work at an active municipal solid waste landfill, where employees may be exposed to environmental, chemical, and physical hazards. All field activities are performed in accordance with a task-specific health and safety plan.

Competencies You Bring

• Decision Quality- Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• 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.
• Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring

• 5+ years of progressive experience in environmental remediation.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) CertificationOSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry CertificationProfessional Engineer (PE) License, Licensed Geologist (LG), or Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG)

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions

Work Location: The FES 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, Seattle, Washington 98104. Field work is also required for this position. During the dry-weather season, approximately three days per week in the field are expected. During the wet-weather season, field work is typically required one to two days per week.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Work Schedule

Thisfull-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.

Union Representation

This position is represented by Protec Local 17.