Stormwater/Hydraulic Design Engineer

Job Description:

Stormwater/Hydraulic Design Engineer

Description

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

Qualifications You Bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or similar area of study including but not limited to environmental, natural resource, water resource, construction or geotechnical engineering, OR a demonstrated equivalent amount of work experience.
• Minimum of (5) years work experience in applying engineering principles, practices and methods to assess, understand and solve surface water problems. Experience directly relating to roads drainage is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding (project experience and education) of hydrologic and hydraulic principles in open channels and culverted stormwater systems and floodplain analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex technical details in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences, both technical and non-technical, through both oral and written channels, including technical writing.
• Experience in developing cost-effective stormwater flow control and water quality treatment recommendations, alternatives and designs for road and bridge capital improvement projects and other public infrastructure.
• A commitment to equity and a demonstrated skill establishing and maintaining work relationships with a diverse group of people.

Required Licenses:

• Washington State Professional Engineer’s license or ability to attain within one year of hire.
• Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.

Competencies You Bring:

• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
• Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Advanced knowledge of stormwater design principles and capital project delivery (planning, design and construction).
• A growth mindset and sense of humor.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: The Stormwater Capital Unit works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change . The primary onsite location is (King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104).
• Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position will work a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday. Work outside the typical work schedule including early mornings, evenings and weekends may be required from time to time.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit.
• Physical Requirement: This position requires the ability to conduct occasional physical site inspections and evaluations. There is an intermittent need to walk on uneven terrain, for limited periods of time. Field locations include existing stormwater facilities and roads, forested environments, including ravines, and possibly agricultural lands, and may expose the employee to inclement weather, slippery, uneven surfaces and other dynamic conditions typically found in rural and undeveloped portions of King County.
• Duration : This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of three (3) years . 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.

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.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Online Application with response to supplemental questions.
• Resume.
• Cover Letter.

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:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development 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.

Closing Date/Time: 11/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$108,652.75 - $137,723.66 Annually