Mechanical Engineer (Transit Engineer IV)

King County•Seattle, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

King County Metro Transit’s Capital Division is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Transit Engineer IV) for its Engineering Services Section. The role supports critical transit infrastructure, especially projects that preserve and improve existing vehicle maintenance and operational facilities. It also contributes to Passenger Facilities, Zero-Emissions Program initiatives, and other public-facing and internal projects. The engineer develops and reviews mechanical engineering work for transit facility capital projects, with a focus on HVAC, industrial facility utilities and equipment, and fuel and maintenance-fluid distribution systems. The position coordinates with other engineering disciplines, consultants, project managers, construction managers, Metro Transit stakeholders, and regulatory agencies. The successful candidate delivers high-quality engineering work products and builds productive relationships with tradespeople and office-based professionals. This is a hybrid position based at King Street Center in Seattle, with work also conducted at various King County facilities. Employees are currently expected onsite two days per week, with that expectation anticipated to increase to three days per week starting in 2027. Employees must reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of the worksite. Regular hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; work outside regular hours may occasionally be required, and flexible hours may be considered. The position is exempt and not eligible for overtime pay. It is a Career Service vacancy, represented by the Technical Employees Association.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from a nationally accredited university and five years of experience as an engineer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Five years of experience as a licensed Professional Engineer, concurrent with or consecutive to the base experience qualification.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State; candidates licensed outside Washington must obtain Washington State licensure within six months of hire through reciprocity.
Ability to be analytical and innovative and make independent decisions.
Knowledge of pertinent laws, codes, and regulations, including LEED and Green Building project principles.
Ability to collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds and with differing opinions, and to establish productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and schedules, prioritize work, and communicate deadline conflicts or workload issues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience being responsible for multiple simultaneous complex projects.
Experience coordinating with engineering consultants on mechanical system design.
Experience producing technical and budget documents for a non-technical audience, including planning, writing, reviewing, and editing for content and readability.
Valid Washington State Driver’s License or ability to obtain one by the time of hire.
Ability to drive to and access work sites.
Ability to reside in Washington State within a reasonable distance of the King County worksite.

Nice To Haves

Design experience with underground and aboveground fuel and industrial-fluid storage tanks and applicable regulatory requirements.
Design experience with industrial waste collection systems, HVAC, industrial facility utilities and equipment, fire suppression, or aging public infrastructure.
Participation in LEED, Green Buildings, or other sustainability-related projects.
Experience reviewing others’ mechanical engineering work products and/or mentoring EITs or entry-level engineers.

Responsibilities

Develop and analyze project alternatives and prepare and review mechanical engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for transit facility capital projects, primarily involving HVAC, industrial facility utilities and equipment, and underground and aboveground fueling and maintenance-fluid distribution systems.
Coordinate mechanical designs with electrical, structural, and civil engineering units.
Review consultant-produced predesign reports, designs, specifications, and cost estimates.
Assist project managers with project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
Provide engineering support to construction managers, including contractor submittal reviews and field inspections.
Provide engineering services to Metro Transit stakeholder groups and regulatory agencies concerning existing and planned facilities.
Develop and maintain successful relationships with internal and external customers.
Apply King County’s ACTIVATE values and follow applicable safety policies and procedures, including reporting safety concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.