Supervising Engineer

Summary

The Solid Waste Division (SWD) is looking for a Supervising Engineer who will lead the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill (CHRLF) engineering and design efforts, the environmental engineering and geology work, and environmental permit compliance in the final decades leading up to closing of CHRLF and the work that will be done post closure. This position supervises a team of 10 dedicated professionals who oversee project engineering, project management, operational support, environmental compliance, and landfill design through multiple consultants for CHRLF.

About this Role:

As SWD comes into the development of the final cell for CHRLF, you will provide oversight, direction, and support to your team who are subject matter experts for the design and construction of over a dozen concurrent projects valued at $500M within a seven-year time window. In addition, your team will provide engineering and project management for capital improvement projects in the $750K to $1M range, as well as operational engineering support for landfill gas systems, wastewater systems, groundwater monitoring networks, and daily landfill placement systems. Your team also provides the implementation for and reporting of environmental regulatory rules that apply to CHRLF.

This position performs work both remotely and on-site.

About the Team:

The Facility Engineering and Science Section (FESS) is a critical member of the King County Solid Waste Division (SWD) team. Our engineers and scientists support a variety of large-scale programs and projects within SWD. FESS is a dynamic team committed to safety, environmental stewardship, and providing critical services to the residents and businesses of King County. Our team consists of civil, mechanical, chemical, and environmental engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, operational technology systems engineers, IT systems architects, project managers, CAD/BIM professionals, as well as surveyors and asset managers. To learn more about the SWD, visit https://kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/solid-waste.aspx

King County’s CHRLF team is on the leading edge of landfill work within the U.S., working to address future requirements for PFAS removal from leachate, control of heavy metals in leachate and emissions, developing new methods for emissions reductions, researching new cover systems for final cover, design and development of improved gas collection systems under a unique contracting mechanism, assessing and implementing new groundwater monitoring well networks in addition to one of the largest surges in capital improvements implementation in SWD’s history.

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 Construction Stormwater & Traffic Control Site 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 Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. 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:

• Full scope of supervisory responsibilities such as recruitment, performance appraisal, progressive discipline, coaching and mentoring.
• Supervise and direct the creation and management of project and program schedules to identify resourcing necessary to implement work assigned to the CHRLF Unit.
• Supervise and direct the review of engineer’s estimates, engineering reports, 30%, 60%, 90% and 100% consultant design, plans and specifications for invitations to bid, and other technical reports necessary for the implementation of SWD’s CIP program.
• Supervise and direct the all phases for selection and management of consultant, construction, technical services, goods and services and work order contracts.
• Act as the resident landfill design expert for evaluation and analysis of complex, multidimensional, sensitive, and political issues, as well as environmental regulatory requirements for CHRLF.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Experience in (3-5 years desired) design, construction, and operation of landfills, leading teams, all phases of a capital improvement project, working with consultants, construction, technical services, and work order contracting, and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, chemistry,

OR Other educational background and experience that provide you with the skills and knowledge to effectively carry out the responsibilities of this position.

• Knowledge of environmental permitting and compliance regulations for landfills
• Skill in managing, scheduling, and resourcing a portfolio of projects in various stages of development
• Experience with collective labor agreements.

Competencies You Bring:

• Communicates effectively - Ability to adapt approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Resilient - handles adversity and difficult situations while exercising proper tact and judgment in the field and in the office.
• Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Ensures Accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Values Differences - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

• Licensed Professional Engineer or Licensed Professional Geologist
• Experience with gas processing plant operations.
• Experience in wastewater design.
• Supervisory experience in a governmental organization
• PM experience in a governmental organization

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role will have on-site reporting requirements, typically three to four days per week and work remotely from a home location the other days. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. The most common onsite location will be Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104).
• Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance of King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Protec Local 17.

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 (1) a Complete Application, (2) a Cover Letter, and (3) a Resume. Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Prakash Meloottu at prakash.meloot@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 Americans and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

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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.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

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
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal 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: 5/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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