Building Mechanical Engineer - Senior at King County in Seattle, WA

Summary

About the Role:
The position provides an opportunity for an external candidate to apply their technical skills in Building Mechanical and Plumbing work in wastewater treatment and conveyance. 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 work-from-home. 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.

Some of the projects you may be assigned:

Candidates will be involved in pump station upgrades, treatment plant upgrades, and conveyance projects related to HVAC and Plumbing. The following are on-going or upcoming projects: South Plant HVAC upgrades, WTD HVAC Upgrade Program, ESI Section 8, Sammamish Plateau Diversion, Elliot West Wet Weather Treatment Upgrade, SP Truck Loading ventilation, Lakeland Hills Pump Station, West Point Raw Sewage Pump Replacement, West Point Grit Classifier, Mouth of the Duwamish CSO, Richmond Beach Forcemain and Interceptor Upgrade and South Plant Biogas Upgrade.

Several upcoming projects will be delivered under non-traditional or collaborative delivery methods, such as General Contractor Construction Management, Construction Manager at Risk, and progressive Design-Build.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.

About the Team:
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.

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 900 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.

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 Building Mechanical Engineer - Senior, 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 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.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Be proficient with all types of HVAC systems -including DX cooling/heating systems, chillers, boilers, packaged equipment, fans, hydronic systems, and cooling/heating coils-to design effective systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate designs that meet operational and maintenance needs, adhering to King County standards, NFPA 820, and regulatory guidelines; review and consolidate technical comments from design reviews; assist in work plan, schedule, and budget development for the execution of designs for wastewater projects; collaborate with treatment plant and offsite personnel to assess the status of current equipment and devise plans for improvements, upgrades, and replacements.
Review consultant prepared plans and specifications to ensure conformity to the County's specifications, standards, and requirements.
Prepare public works and procurement contract documents and cost estimates to comply with County and State public bidding policy, including stamping and signing engineering plans as a licensed Professional Engineer.
Serve as Project Engineer on County design projects. As Project Engineer, coordinate design with other engineering disciplines, the engineering design review team, and other team members; translate operational and maintenance requirements into terms the project team understands; review and consolidate technical comments from design reviews; serve as a single point of technical contact for the project to the Project Manager; develop work plan, schedule, and budget for the execution of designs for wastewater projects.
Construction Support and Technical Consultation: Provide technical support during construction by reviewing contractor submittals and RFIs, and interpreting specifications and drawings. Ensure construction aligns with design intentions and regulations, addressing technical issues and reviewing change orders as needed to maintain the integrity of odor control implementations.
Develop and updated Building Mechanical specifications, design standards, and standard details for incorporation into WTD standard project documentation.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or closely related engineering field.
Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible engineering experience.
Knowledge of mechanical and energy codes.
Demonstrated experience in solving complex technical issues within a multi-discipline work environment.
Experience in managing multiple, complex capital projects simultaneously within established timeframes, and costs.

CompetenciesYou Bring:
Customer Focused - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
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.
Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Required Licenses:
Washington State Driver's License.
Registration as a Profession Engineer in State of Washington or the ability to obtain this within 90 days of hiring.
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
Work experience with building mechanical equipment found in wastewater treatment plants, including various HVAC systems, fans, odor control, building mechanical systems, pumps, generators, piping and duct systems, valves, and dampers.
Work experience with HVAC control systems, equipment, and devices.
Familiarity with NFPA820 Standard and requirements.
Ability to work with a diverse group of people from consultants, Operations and Maintenance, other County staff, as well as the general public, and other stakeholders, is essential in ensuring that project schedules and contracts follow County standards.
Ability to direct the work of technical wastewater engineering personnel and consultants on a project basis to produce coordinated engineering documents, including but not limited to, plans, specifications, and cost estimates that meet County Standards and public bidding requirements.
Ability to develop, implement, monitor, and report on all aspects of an assigned capital project which include, but are not limited to, project goals and objectives, success factors, scope, schedule, budget, and change control.
Ability to use collaborative processes to successfully execute projects involving a diverse group of people from a matrixed organization.
Knowledge and awareness of racial bias and inequalities. Skills to identify and successfully address racial inequities in the workplace and in the services provided to customers and stakeholders.
Ability to use software that supports the delivery of required work products, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and databases, as well as any technical or specialty software programs required to perform the job functions.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with occasional onsite reporting requirements at the treatment plants. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104) and treatment plant facilities. This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work.
Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employee's Association (TEA).

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
Cover Letter
Responses to the supplemental questions
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Diana Eberly at diana.eberly@kingcounty.govDiscover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our websiteand check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, and the WTD Blog.

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our DNRP 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.

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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.

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