Senior Wastewater Process Engineer II

Water Otter Job Board; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division seeks a Wastewater Process Engineer II to oversee treatment processes, regulatory compliance, and capital projects. You will lead process optimization efforts, coordinating pilot testing and ensuring permits are met.

Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, and acting as SME for operations and maintenance staff, with focus on energy, chemical optimization, and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant engineering fields and professional experience.
• Experience with biological/chemical processes and process control.
• Strong data interpretation and reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor wastewater unit processes and plant operations to ensure regulatory compliance and optimize resources.
• Plan and conduct field and pilot studies; review start-up procedures and prepare technical reports.
• Coordinate laboratory work and data preparation for analyses and reports.
• Interpret regulations and permits to ensure compliance; assist with permit and budget evaluation.
• Act as SME for capital projects, evaluating process options and rehabilitation needs.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Written communication

Data analysis

Lab coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental, mechanical, industrial, civil, chemical, or biological engineering

4+ years experience in biological and/or chemical processes and process control

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Distributed Control Systems

Water Information Systems

CMMS

Job description

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division seeks a Wastewater Process Engineer II to oversee treatment processes, regulatory compliance, and capital projects. You will lead process optimization efforts, coordinating pilot testing and ensuring permits are met.

Responsibilities include data analysis, reporting, and acting as SME for operations and maintenance staff, with focus on energy, chemical optimization, and regulatory adherence.