Wastewater Engineer (Civil Engineer, Senior)

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-centered utility in Seattle as a civil engineer, where you'll play a vital role in optimizing wastewater facilities. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects that enhance environmental sustainability and public health. Collaborate with a diverse team, troubleshoot critical issues, and contribute to the management of combined sewer overflow facilities. With a flexible work schedule, generous benefits, and a commitment to equity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in their community. Embrace a fulfilling career that values your expertise and encourages personal growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule opportunities

Generous benefits package

Free Orca Pass

City pension plan with contributions

Growth potential and advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience required.
• Must hold a Professional Engineer License in Washington State.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate wastewater facilities and provide operational support during wet weather.
• Perform technical analysis and document facility operations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Hydraulic Calculations

Troubleshooting

Technical Analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Job description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a responsible civil engineer to join the System Operations, Planning, and Analysis (SOPA) Wastewater Team that manages existing and future wastewater facilities. If you have experience with combined sewer overflow facilities, whether in design, construction, operations, or NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) monitoring & reporting we encourage you to apply. This is a new position to support optimization of the Ship Canal Water Quality Facility, a Combined Sewer Overflow storage tunnel that will serve North Seattle to reduce discharges to the Lake Washington Ship Canal. This position will join an experienced team that monitors and optimizes existing combined sewer overflow facilities and wastewater pump stations throughout the City of Seattle.

Do you thrive on supporting system operation and maintenance through analysis and oversight of operable wastewater facilities? Do you get satisfaction from troubleshooting time sensitive issues and finding solutions? If so, then apply to this opening!

This position requires collaboration with operations & maintenance, instrumentation & control, and engineering staff to analyze and optimize operable wastewater facilities.

About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): SPU is a community-centered utility working to make Seattle the best place to live for everyone. We deliver high quality, vital services, across four major lines of business: providing water, solid waste, drainage and wastewater services for Seattle residents and businesses. In addition, SPU provides drinking water for 1.5 million regional customers in Seattle and other municipalities. Our customers depend on us to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-conscious utility services and to achieve the greatest benefits possible for every investment we make.

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Why Join Our Team? We know work isn’t only about what you do, it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess Performance: Evaluate SPU's wastewater facilities, including operable and passive Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) storage and wastewater pump stations.
• Operational Support: Provide real-time operational support, especially during wet weather events, to SPU Operations Control Center (OCC) staff.
• Technical Analysis: Perform hydraulic calculations, investigate, and analyze facility performance. Review flow monitoring data and analyze trends.
• Documentation: Review and update facility documentation such as Operations & Maintenance Manuals and Facility Operation Plans.
• Project Involvement: Serve as a SOPA point of contact during the design, construction, commissioning, stabilization, and operations of wastewater capital projects.
• Troubleshooting: Resolve operational issues and prepare documentation for the implementation of improvements as needed.
• Training: Prepare and provide annual facility operations training.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional civil engineering experience.

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology or equivalent.

Education and Experience Equivalency: In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited program, nine (9) years of relevant civil engineering work experience under the supervision of a licensed engineer may be substituted. There is no equivalency for the PE license.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer License: Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington.
• Driver's License: A current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed to provide 24/7 standby support on a rotational basis.
• Field assignments entail exposure to all types of weather, traffic, hazardous/toxic substances, and work in or near construction sites.
• May be required to lift over 50 pounds.
• May be required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with operable facilities, preferably wastewater facilities.
• Experience interpreting design and as-built drawings.
• Technical understanding of wastewater system hydraulics.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate openly, and coordinate efficiently, within a team environment.
• Ability to work within the organizational framework of SPU Workplace Expectations including our values on Safety, Respect, Diversity, Trust, Humor, Productivity, Integrity, Innovation, and Partnership.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively within a multi-cultural workforce serving a diverse customer base.

Application Package Expectation:

A complete application package, including the following, is required for this position:

• Submit complete City of Seattle online application
• Upload your current resume
• Include a cover letter that addresses your knowledge, experience, and interest related to this position

The full salary range for this position is $72.38 - $84.28 Hourly.

Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office three times a week. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are mandatory days for employees in the Seattle Public Utilities’ Drainage & Wastewater Line of Business.

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Charles Gilmore at [e-mail]