Senior Wastewater Structural Engineer

We are the Engineering and Technical Resources unit that provides engineering design and oversight of all capital projects within the Wastewater Treatment Division. We are dedicated public servants whose mission is to protect public health and enhance the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region. This mission runs through all our work that requires tackling interesting and challenging projects.

We instill a supportive work culture that is open to new ideas and methods.

This position will conduct structural design for King County Wastewater Treatment infrastructure including buildings, tanks, catwalks, supports and other facilities throughout the county. Additionally, it will review the work of other structural engineers hired as part of consultant teams assisting the consultant engineers in their design and reviewing their work to represent King County interests. The position will update and maintain King County Wastewater Division standards, including guide specifications and other design documents.

This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in‑person work.

King County Wastewater Treatment Division is one of the top wastewater utilities in the nation, involved in cutting edge technologies and approaches to conveyance, treatment, and reclamation of wastewater. The variety and scale of our facilities and projects will be beyond what most employers can offer. The position provides an opportunity for an external candidate to apply their technical skills in structural engineering in diverse types of structures.

This position is an opportunity to work on a fun and collaborative team who is dedicated to design, process improvement, and producing quality products to improve the WTD conveyance and treatment systems.

WTD offers flexible working hours, union representation, pension plan, and a hybrid work-from-home and in‑person schedule. King County provides a comprehensive benefits package that is largely employer paid including Medical/Dental/Vision, Health Savings Plan (FSA), pension (WA State PERS), Life/AD&D and generous paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Leave Programs. The County also offers LTD and Supplemental Life plan participation. The value of this benefit package ranges between $20,000 and 40,000 annually, depending on whether you are single or have a family.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1,000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.

We partner with regulatory agencies to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well‑managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region.

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Senior Wastewater Structural Engineer, you will actively apply these principles in all…