Engineer II – Wastewater

City of Shoreline•Shoreline, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Shoreline is seeking an experienced wastewater engineer to support its Wastewater Utility and help deliver reliable public services while protecting public health and the environment. This advanced journey-level role independently performs professional engineering work and manages complex assignments with general supervision, considerable judgment, and technical expertise. The position supports wastewater planning, system analysis, capital project delivery, regulatory coordination, and long-term utility sustainability. It also involves collaboration with City departments, outside agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public.

Requirements

Five years of increasingly responsible experience managing, planning, designing, or reviewing wastewater projects, including at least three years acting in a lead role managing projects or programs.
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington State at hire, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
Knowledge of professional wastewater engineering, including planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of wastewater collection and conveyance systems and related facilities.
Knowledge of wastewater collection system hydraulics, condition assessment, rehabilitation, and inflow and infiltration evaluation and mitigation.
Knowledge of wastewater utility asset management, master planning, capital improvement planning, project prioritization, and long-term utility planning.
Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, standards, and permitting requirements governing wastewater facilities and utility projects.
Knowledge of engineering project management, consultant and construction management, contract administration, design and construction practices, and preparation and review of engineering documents and cost estimates.
Knowledge of utility financial planning and rate-setting principles as they relate to wastewater capital programs and infrastructure needs.
Knowledge of GIS, computerized maintenance management systems, hydraulic modeling systems, and other wastewater infrastructure management technologies.
Ability to participate and work effectively in an organization committed to equity and anti-racism.
Ability to perform engineering calculations and design for wastewater collection and conveyance systems and review engineering documents for accuracy, completeness, constructability, and compliance.
Ability to develop, modify, and review engineering plans using Civil 3D, Bluebeam Revu, and similar design and plan-production software.
Ability to analyze wastewater system deficiencies, capacity limitations, infrastructure condition data, and system performance, and develop technically sound recommendations.
Ability to develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and technical requirements, and manage multiple projects, programs, contracts, budgets, and deliverables.
Ability to administer engineering and consultant contracts and communicate technical direction and project requirements.
Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, standards, policies, and inter-agency agreements.
Ability to assess technical information from field investigations, CCTV inspections, flow monitoring, hydraulic modeling, asset inventories, and consultant analyses using professional judgment.
Ability to establish asset management practices and track and report infrastructure condition and lifecycle information.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and meet project deadlines.
Ability to prepare clear reports, studies, City Council agenda materials, and other engineering documents, and communicate technical information to varied audiences.
Successful reference checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
Establish employment authorization and identity at hire; the City cannot sponsor work visas.
Once hired, reside in Washington State.

Responsibilities

Perform wastewater planning and system analysis, including capacity evaluation, hydraulic and basin analysis, inflow and infiltration evaluation and mitigation, asset management, project prioritization, and implementation of long-range utility plans.
Evaluate complex wastewater engineering issues and prepare technical studies, feasibility analyses, reports, and recommendations.
Manage complex wastewater projects and consultant services.
Develop and evaluate financial and cost information and support wastewater budgeting, funding, capital planning, and fee development.
Perform professional engineering and develop designs and specifications for complex wastewater collection, conveyance, and pumping facilities.
Review wastewater infrastructure and development plans for compliance with City requirements, engineering standards, and applicable regulations, and recommend resolution of technical issues.
Coordinate complex wastewater projects and technical matters with City departments, agencies, utilities, consultants, contractors, and the public; communicate engineering recommendations to stakeholders and decision-makers.
Evaluate wastewater infrastructure condition, performance, and asset information and recommend maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, and long-term investment.
Manage hydraulic modeling services and evaluate modeling results and system data to assess system performance, capacity, and improvement needs.
Manage the Wastewater Utility inflow and infiltration program, evaluate investigation and system data, prioritize sources and corrective actions, and advance related improvement projects.
Advance complex wastewater capital projects and programs from planning through design and construction, supporting project development and prioritization.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings and trainings, stay current on wastewater engineering trends and regulations, and perform related duties as required.