River and Floodplain Engineer

Are you ready to become part of a dynamic, diverse, and driven team who step together toward challenges and who strive to continually improve processes and outcomes? We are a well-funded, mission-driven public service agency who work at the interface of risk-reduction/infrastructure-protection and habitat restoration along major rivers throughout King County. As a River and Floodplain Engineer you will have a chance to work on challenging river management and design projects in locations spanning from steep rivers of the Cascade Mountains to tidally influenced lowlands.

These projects are a diverse and technically challenging body of work.

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Engineer II positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next twelve (12) months.

We are seeking to hire two (2) River and Floodplain Engineers (Engineer II) to join a multidisciplinary team working on rivers throughout King County. These positions are both located within the Water & Land Resources Division on the Strike Team. This team is focused on designing and repairing damaged flood risk reduction levees and revetments and supporting the work of the River and Floodplain Management Section.

Both positions provide excellent opportunities to apply engineering skills combined with a love for the environment to support risk reduction and habitat restoration as part of a highly innovative and collaborative team. While participating in multi-disciplinary teams with other engineers, ecologists, geologists, planners and more, you will contribute to a variety of projects including complex levee setbacks, flood protection facility repairs, fish passage improvements, habitat restorations, pump station overhauls and other multi-benefit projects.

Your work will include developing design plans, technical specifications and cost estimates, providing construction documentation and oversight, and participating in field investigations and flood emergency response. You will have the opportunity to collaborate and build relationships with your unit and division colleagues, along with other county divisions and departments, regulatory agencies, community organizations, landowners and members of the community.

These positions follow a hybrid work model, blending remote and in-person work.

The Strike Team in the River & Floodplain Management Section supports the capital program of the River and Floodplain Management Program. The team works to reduce flood and channel migration risk and restore habitat along major rivers in King County by leading all aspects of capital projects, being a resource team for the River and Floodplain Management Section and participating in flood emergency response program.

These projects make a difference to the people and environment of King County!

The Strike Team is highly collaborative, hardworking, and welcomes diverse perspectives. We are looking for teammates who are ready to learn and contribute as part of a dynamic, innovative, and dedicated group.

The work King County performs along its major rivers is at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative, multi-benefit solutions addressing today's environmental, river management and habitat challenges. The Water & Land Resources Division (WLRD), the parent Division for the River and Floodplain Management Section has a diverse portfolio of environmental and engineering services, including flood risk management, stormwater management, water quality improvement, salmon recovery, fish passage improvement, noxious weed removal, and support to agriculture and forestry in King County.

This portfolio puts the WLRD at the center of key initiatives launched by the County Executive, including the Flood Hazard Management Plan, Clean Water Healthy Habitat, Fish Passage Restoration, and the Land Conservation Initiative.

In the wake of historic flooding in December 2025, we have need to advance repairs to numerous flood protection facilities around King County. These positions will immediately make a difference by…