Engineer II - Systems Engineering and Reporting Analyst (SDA)

King County • Renton, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This Special Duty Assignment (SDA) is open only to current King County employees who have passed their initial probation period. It is for up to two years and is based with the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Systems Engineering team at the South Treatment Plant in Renton. The role turns data from WTD’s business and operational systems into meaningful, reliable metrics used by staff and division leaders to make informed decisions across multiple facilities.

The Systems Engineering and Reporting Analyst maps how systems connect and exchange data, creates interface control and data flow documentation, supports business applications, and helps develop Power BI KPIs and dashboards for asset management, maintenance, and operational performance. The position also supports GoPlant and helps formalize support processes, including documentation, request intake, issue tracking, procedures, and data quality controls. The work helps WTD maintain critical infrastructure, prioritize investments, and protect public health and water quality.

The team supports industrial control systems and operational technology across a geographically distributed network, as well as business and operational systems including Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS. The work location is the South Treatment Plant, 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, exempt from overtime eligibility and represented by Local 117 WTD. As an Engineer II, the employee is expected to actively apply King County’s equity, racial and social justice principles in all aspects of the work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a physical science, data analytics, information systems, or a related field, or a combination of education, certifications, and experience that clearly demonstrates ability to perform the job duties.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience interpreting quantitative or technical data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Education or experience demonstrating understanding of technical or operational processes, such as work supporting operational, maintenance, or technical teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new business systems and reporting tools.
• Experience developing clear written documentation, such as procedures, process descriptions, or technical reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff at all levels of an organization.
• Eligible candidates must be current King County employees who have passed their initial probation period.

Responsibilities

• Map and document how WTD business and operational systems—including Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS—connect and exchange data.
• Develop interface control documents and data flow diagrams to support reporting and system support.
• Assist in developing, maintaining, and refining Power BI KPIs and dashboards that track asset management, maintenance, and operational performance.
• Work with staff to understand their information needs.
• Design and formalize structured support processes for GoPlant and other business systems, including documentation, request intake, issue tracking, standard procedures, and data QA/QC processes.
• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering Team to develop processes for tracking team tasks and requests, including cybersecurity-related work.
• Build metrics and reports on team workload, performance, and cybersecurity tools being implemented.
• Apply King County’s equity, racial and social justice principles in all aspects of the work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level