Engineering Supervisor - East SDA/TLT

  • King County
  • Renton, Washington
  • Full Time

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Exciting News! WTD's East Operations Group is looking for a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) o r Special Duty Assignment (SDA) as a Wastewater Operations Engineering Supervisor who want to work for an organization that empowers continued learning, values work/life balance, and works to support thriving, resilient neighborhoods, and communities in the Puget Sound region.

About The Role:

The successful candidate will supervise and manage assigned operations engineers across multiple disciplines providing centralized leadership and guidance in the design and implementation of projects designed to support Wastewater Treatment Divisions (WTD) primary mission objectives . Incumbents will ensure standardized cross-plant compliance with approved engineering standards and specifications in the effort to provide documented sound engineering practices in the application of fundamental engineering design tasks . The Engineering Supervisor is a core team member of the divisions Technical Standards Committee, representing Operations interests and is expected to provide input / guidance in the development or modification of engineering guide specifications . The successful candidate will be expected proactively engage with other supporting groups and teams within WTD including Management of Change (MOC), Process Safety Management (PSM) and Life Safety Management (LSM) teams in the evaluative analysis and approval of engineering proposals .

About The Team:

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 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.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice: King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Senior Wastewater Utility Planner, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at style="font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
What You Will Be Doing:

  • Perform the full scope of supervisory responsibilities for WTD Operation s multi-disciplinary East-Section Plant Engineering Team. Stakeholders may include several subordinate teams or organizational units which may require training, regular feedback, and flexible resource scheduling.

  • Lead a diverse group of engineering experts on multiple projects across plant process systems ensuring unified alignment with established standards and specifications . Provide technical expertise in the evaluation and analysis of complex (multi-dimensional), sensitive, and political issues. Provide lead oversight and quality control for multiple engineering discipline s .

  • Perform complex work involving wastewater treatment and collections systems including : commissioning, project management, program design, economic analysis, and the preparation review and approval of design and contract documents.

  • Participate with project design teams to promote "Reliability, Plant or Systems Design" concepts in coordination with Maintenance Supervisors. Coordinate with capital stakeholders and make recommendations for equipment, processes, and software/hardware options.

  • Working with capital stakeholders, represent O&Ms interests in the consistent standardized approach in the development, update and usage of Auto-CAD and Engineering Content Management (ECMS) systems.

Qualifications You Must Bring:

  • Bachelor of Science degree in one or more engineering disciplines.
  • Demonstrated e xperience and knowledge in supervising people and/or managing program(s) in direct support of enhancing engineering coverage or engineering support elements in a large organization .
  • Knowledge of engineering techniques and principles including demonstrated skills in applying engineering design/build solutions to address critical problems .
  • Proven ability to communicate / present technical information to non-technical audiences to enable data-driven business decisions .
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders including other engineering groups within a large industrial organization.
  • Washington State Drivers License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations
Competencies You Bring:

Customer Focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives .
Builds Effective Teams : Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Communicates Effectively : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Instills Trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
E nsures Accountability : Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
  • Valid Washington State recognized Professional Engineering (PE) license
Working Conditions:

  • Work Location: Remote/Onsite South Wastewater Treatment Plant - 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057, USA for the first (6) months with the option of migrating to a hybrid work schedule (not to exceed 50% remote) depending on business needs
  • Hybrid/Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements. If allowed to work hybrid after the first (6) months, you will be expected to be onsite at least 2 or more days a week, depending on business needs.
  • Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
  • Union Representation: This position is represented by Local 117-WTD Supervisors
  • TLT/SDA Duration : This recruitment aims to fill (1) Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of 1 year . If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).
Application and Selection Process: We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. To apply, submit a:

  • Complete Application
  • Resume
  • Complete Supplemental Questions

Note: Additional documents will not be considered during minimum qualification screening. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Dan Sherman HR Analyst ... Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , YouTube and our WTD Blog . Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News . Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

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Job ID: 485295022
Originally Posted on: 7/15/2025

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