Engineer II – Wastewater

Join the City of Shoreline and help keep wastewater services reliable for the community. In this on-site role with eligibility for remote work under the City’s policy, you will independently manage complex wastewater assignments, coordinate technical and regulatory matters, and translate engineering analysis into planning, projects, and stakeholder-ready recommendations.

Salary range: USD 60-73 per hour
Location: Shoreline, WA (onsite)
Work model: Office environment with allowance for some working from home; occasional travel for meetings and project observation

What you’ll do

• Perform wastewater planning and system analysis, including capacity evaluation, hydraulic and basin analysis, Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) evaluation and mitigation, asset management, project prioritization, and implementation of long-range utility plans.
• Evaluate complex wastewater engineering issues, develop and recommend solutions, and prepare technical studies, feasibility analyses, reports, and recommendations using professional engineering judgment.
• Manage complex wastewater projects and consultant services from planning through delivery, including support for project development and prioritization based on system performance, condition, capacity, feasibility, and cost.
• Develop professional engineering designs and specifications for complex wastewater collection, conveyance, and pumping facilities.
• Review complex wastewater infrastructure and development plans for compliance with City requirements, engineering standards, and applicable regulations, and recommend resolutions for technical issues.
• Coordinate technical work with City departments, agencies, utilities, consultants, contractors, and the public, and clearly communicate engineering recommendations to stakeholders and decisionmakers.
• Evaluate wastewater infrastructure condition, performance, and asset information, and develop recommendations for maintenance, rehabilitation, replacement, and long-term investment.
• Manage hydraulic modeling services by independently evaluating modeling results and system data to assess performance, capacity, and improvement needs.
• Lead the Wastewater Utility I&I program by evaluating investigation and system data, identifying and prioritizing I&I sources and corrective actions, and advancing related improvement projects.
• Support wastewater budgeting and capital planning by evaluating financial and cost information and developing fee-related inputs.
• Participate in professional group meetings and trainings, and stay current on wastewater engineering trends and regulations.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

What you bring

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington, or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of professional wastewater engineering practices, including planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of wastewater collection and conveyance systems and related facilities.
• Knowledge of wastewater collection system hydraulics; condition assessment and rehabilitation methods; and infiltration and inflow evaluation and mitigation.
• Knowledge of wastewater utility asset management, master planning, capital improvement planning, project prioritization, and long-term utility planning.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, standards, and permitting requirements governing wastewater facilities and utility projects.
• Knowledge of engineering project management, including consultant and construction management and contract administration.
• Knowledge of engineering design and construction practices, including preparation and review of plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, construction documents, and contract requirements.
• Knowledge of utility financial planning and rate-setting principles related to wastewater capital programs and long-term utility planning.
• Proficiency with relevant technologies including GIS and hydraulic modeling systems.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences, including elected officials, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and the public.
• Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing equity and anti-racism.

Tools you’ll use

• Civil 3D
• Bluebeam Revu
• Geographic information systems
• Computerized maintenance management systems
• Hydraulic modeling systems

Working conditions

• Office environment with exposure to computer screen; allowance for some working from home
• Occasional travel from site to site for meetings or project observation
• Physical requirements may include standing or sitting for prolonged periods and field observations; communication with high level staff and community members

Remote work eligibility

• This position is eligible for remote work.
• The City’s remote work policy requires working onsite a minimum of four days per two-week pay period (full-time remote work is not an option).
• Once hired, employees must reside in the State of Washington.

Conditions of employment

• Employment authorization and identity verification at hire; the City cannot sponsor work visas.
• Reference checks prior to start, including at least one prior supervisor.

Application process

Complete the application and provide answers to the Supplemental Questions to demonstrate skills and interest. This application does not allow for attachments.

Recruitment timeline

• Review of applications: Week of 11/13
• Panel interviews: Week of 11/16/26
• Follow-up In-Person Interview: Week of 11/2/26
• Reference checks: Week of 11/9/26
• Targeted start date: mid to late December or early January

Accommodation notice: Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent possible. To request an accommodation, call (206) 801-2243.