Stormwater / Hydraulic Design Engineer

Salary

$108,652.75 - $137,723.66 Annually

Location

Seattle - Regional area, WA

Job Type

Special Duty Assignment or Term Limited Temp (TLT)

Job Number

2025IG24964

Department

DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division

WLRD -Water & Land Resources

Opening Date

10 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C1 : PROTEC17-DES, DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours / Week

40 hours / week

Summary

Are you a collaborative civil engineer ready to join a dedicated and diverse multi-disciplinary and inter-departmental team to improve water quality, enhance public safety, and advance multi-benefit Roads Division capital projects? Are you excited to grow your career as a civil engineer to improve water quality for salmon and improve the resiliency of stormwater infrastructure for the communities of unincorporated King County?

Look no further than the Stormwater Capital Unit within King County, Washington's Water and Land Resources Division. We are seeking a standout professional to join us to deliver crucial capital projects that support public safety, improve water quality and habitat, and meet water quality regulatory requirements. If you're ready to take on a position that's more than just a job, King County's Stormwater Capital Unit is the place for you.

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Stormwater / Hydraulic Design Engineer (Engineer III) positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six (6) months .

About the Role :

The Stormwater / Hydraulic Design Engineer (Engineer III) will be a resourceful and technically skilled team player who can support drainage design, design review, and hydraulic analysis for King County Roads Division transportation (roads and bridges) capital projects, while being supported by a team of water resources professionals. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively across County Departments to support capital delivery of the highest priority Department of Local Services Roads Services Division Capital Projects.

This position will work primarily as an engineer supporting a wide range of Roads Division capital projects and programs which include roadway, traffic, and bridge improvement projects in unincorporated King County. If work capacity allows, the position may also provide support to capital project teams in the Water and Land Resources Division dedicated to the delivery of stormwater infrastructure projects that protect and improve water quality and stream habitat, improve drainage / reduce flooding, and support capital delivery of projects within Water and Land Resources Division.

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

About the Team :

We're not just a team; we're a community of stormwater focused professionals that believe in personal and professional growth and strive to deliver stormwater capital projects for the geographically and culturally diverse communities of unincorporated King County. The Stormwater Capital Unit (SCU) designs, permits, implements and monitors stormwater projects across King County that address flow control, water quality, and aged or outdated infrastructure. SCU has a multidisciplinary staff of ecologists, engineers, and project managers with experience in watershed assessment, project conception and design, regulatory management, construction procurement and supervision, and project effectiveness monitoring.

Commitment To Equity 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 Stormwater / Hydraulic Design Engineer , you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http : / / www.kingcounty.gov / equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resource 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.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing :

• Prepare and / or review engineering plan sets primarily for road and bridge capital projects as the stormwater drainage design engineer.
• Write engineering documents, including but not limited to design reports, feasibility studies, technical information reports, and stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Prepare bid documents (scopes, cost estimates, specifications) needed for construction using Washington State Department of Transportation Standard Specifications and Construction Specifications Institute formats.
• Provide construction oversight and perform inspections for various CIP projects during implementation.
• Perform technical studies and engineering analysis including drainage basin analysis, culvert and open channel hydraulic modeling and floodplain determination.
• Work with environmental staff to analyze, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local codes to ensure project compliance with regulatory permits.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

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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. Please ensure that your application materials clearly detail how your skills and experience meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this posting.

Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.

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Note : Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact : For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Isaac Good at (206) 848-0576 or igood@kingcounty.gov .

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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.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs :

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE : Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and / or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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