Civil Engineer, Associate

City of Seattle, WA•Seattle, WA

57d•$60 - $70•Hybrid

About The Position

Seattle Public Utilities is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Civil Engineering Associate within the Drainage and Wastewater (DWW) Line of Business' System Operations, Planning, & Analysis (SOPA) Section. This position will join an experienced team that monitors and optimizes wastewater facilities throughout the City of Seattle. As a member of the SOPA Wastewater Operations team, you will focus on assessing the performance of 37 combined sewer overflow storage facilities such as the newly constructed Ship Canal storage tunnel, 82 NPDES sites, and 68 wastewater pump stations to implement operational improvements as needed. Priority review will be given to applications received before November 11, 2025. About Seattle Public Utilities (SPU): Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a Community Centered Utility whose mission is to foster healthy people, environment, and economy by partnering with our community to equitably manage water and waste resources for today and future generations. 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 highest benefits possible for every investment we make. For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), please visit: SPU Website SPU Workplace Expectations Strategic Business Plan 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.

Requirements

Requires three (3) years' civil engineering experience.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
Or other combinations of education and/or experience which provide preparation to do professional civil engineering work.
Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of flow and level data analysis.
Understanding of automated facilities, preferably drainage & wastewater facilities.
Experience interpreting design and as-built drawings.
Technical understanding of drainage & wastewater system hydraulics.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate openly, and coordinate efficiently, within a team environment.
Proactive problem-solving ability.
Customer service oriented.
Strong organization and documentation skills.
Engineer-in-Training Certification.

Responsibilities

Assess Performance: Evaluate real-time monitoring data at Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) storage facilities and wastewater pump stations.
Operational Support: Provide 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 Operations & Maintenance Manuals and update facility documentation in the Facility Manual SharePoint site.
Project Involvement: Support cross branch teams during the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of wastewater capital projects.
Troubleshooting: Support post project performance monitoring and reporting for stabilization and optimization of new wastewater facilities.
Support resolution of operational issues and preparation of documentation to implement improvements as needed.
Site Investigation and field verification.