Wastewater Process Engineer II: Optimize Plant Operations

King County, WA; Woodinville (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division seeks a Wastewater Process Engineer II to oversee Brightwater plant processes, lead optimization projects, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes pilot testing, data interpretation, and coordinating with O&M staff and capital projects.

The candidate will work with a team dedicated to protecting public health and the environment, applying engineering expertise to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient treatment operations at a major regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant engineering field.
• 4+ years in biological/chemical processes and process control.
• Experience collecting, understanding, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize wastewater unit processes and overall plant operations for compliance and efficiency.
• Lead field and pilot studies, prepare proposals and technical reports.
• Develop sampling plans and coordinate lab work; analyze and present data.
• Interpret regulations and assist with permit and budget requirements.
• Act as SME for capital projects and evaluate process alternatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Regulatory understanding

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

LIMS

DCS

Water Information Systems

CMMS

Job description

King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division seeks a Wastewater Process Engineer II to oversee Brightwater plant processes, lead optimization projects, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes pilot testing, data interpretation, and coordinating with O&M staff and capital projects.

The candidate will work with a team dedicated to protecting public health and the environment, applying engineering expertise to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient treatment operations at a major regional