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About The Role: This position is a Wastewater Engineer at the Journey level. The primary role of this position is testing innovative treatment technologies, running pilot projects, and participating in applied research projects. You will thrive in this position if you are creative, a self-starter willing to try new things, and are excited to tackle hands-on work to solve engineering and design issues associated with a pilot test facility. Overall, this position is responsible for evaluating the applicability of new technologies to King County wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance, which includes monitoring trends in the wastewater industry. This position supports innovation and helps ensure that WTD has a well-thought-out approach to support emerging regulations and new developments in research and technology.
Job Duties
Testing of innovative treatment technologies, writing test plans, procuring pilot equipment, designing pilot installations, installation and commissioning, operating, troubleshooting, and decommissioning pilot systems and equipment, evaluating data, writing test reports.
Participation in applied research projects in collaboration with academic institutions and industry organizations (ex. Water Research Foundation).
Support treatment plant process groups with troubleshooting and optimization of treatment plant unit processes and equipment.
Support planning and capital program projects with alternatives evaluation, design review, and commissioning.
Technology proposal review and disposition.
Qualifications You Must Bring:
A bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 4 years of engineering work experience.
Working knowledge of engineering principles as well as capability to examine and evaluate specific engineering problems and develop and coordinate appropriate solutions.
Experience with technology pilot testing, drafting test plans, design, fabrication, commissioning and decommissioning.
Imagination and creative abilities to design and modify existing wastewater facilities, and to repair facilities as necessary to meet program needs.
Ability to analyze and interpret technical or scientific information and to communicate this information in writing or verbally at a level appropriate for various target audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations.
Skill with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in preparing documents, reports, presentations, spreadsheets and analyzing data.
Required Licenses:
Registration as an EIT (Engineer In Training) in the State of Washington OR convert out-of-state EIT within 90 days from date of hire
Valid Washington State Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in research, project management, and/or science communication
Experience in wastewater or similar construction commissioning
Knowledge of current trends and issues in wastewater treatment and resource recovery, including biosolids, recycled water, energy, sustainability, nutrient management, and contaminants of emerging concern in the wastewater context
King County is committed to recovering and reusing the products of the wastewater treatment process. Beneficially recycling the treated water and nutrient-rich biosolids and recovering energy from waste gases increases the efficiency of our wastewater treatment plants, conserves resources, protects the environment, and saves money.