Senior Wastewater Structural Engineer

National Association of Clean Water Agencies; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Wastewater Treatment Division in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced structural engineer to lead and review design for public works infrastructure, including buildings, tanks, and supports. The role focuses on ensuring King County interests are represented in consultant designs and standards.

You'll coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, stamp plans as a PE, manage complex capital projects, and maintain division standards, specifications, and design documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• At least 8 years of engineering experience including planning, design and construction.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical issues in a multi-discipline environment.
• Experience managing multiple, complex capital projects within timeframes and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare public works and procurement documents and cost estimates in line with bidding policy.
• Stamp and sign plans as a Professional Engineer or Architect.
• Review shop drawings and advise on contractor compliance with contract documents and changes.
• Review equipment vendor proposals and ensure facilities align with County requirements.
• Provide technical assistance for complex emergency repairs and coordinate with maintenance teams as needed.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Review of drawings

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

King County Wastewater Treatment Division

Seattle, WA

About the Role:

This position will conduct structural design for King County Wastewater Treatment infrastructure including buildings, tanks, catwalks, supports and other facilities throughout the county. Additionally, it will review the work of other structural engineers hired as part of consultant teams assisting the consultant engineers in their design and reviewing their work to represent King County interests. The position will update and maintain King County Wastewater Division standards, including guide specifications and other design documents.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Prepare public works and procurement contract documents and cost estimates to comply with County and State public bidding policy. Assist in the acquisition of all necessary permits prior to construction bidding.
• Stamp and sign engineering or architectural plans as a Professional Engineer or Architect.
• Review and approve shop drawings submitted by contractors, assist in the interpretation of specifications, advise on contractor compliance with contract documents, and review change orders when required by field personnel or as required by law.
• Review proposals from equipment vendors. Review construction plans of other agencies and/or building owners to ensure that County facilities are not in conflict with or endangered by adjacent construction or facilities.
• As directed, provide assistance with complex emergency repairs of wastewater facilities or when technical engineering assistance is necessary. May coordinate with the work of maintenance personnel or contractors to accomplish necessary repairs.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or closely related engineering field.
• At least 8 years of engineering experience including project planning, design, and construction.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in State of Washington, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hiring.
• Demonstrated experience in solving complex technical issues within a multi-discipline work environment.
• Experience in managing multiple, complex capital projects simultaneously within established timeframes, and costs.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Registration as a Professional Engineer in State of Washington, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hiring.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Registration as a Structural Engineer in the State of Washington or another state in the United States of America
• Familiarity with water, wastewater and/or industrial facilities and construction principles and techniques.