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King County, WA · 1 day ago

Lead Test Engineer - Technology Assessment Program

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $184K/yr

12+ years exp

King County is a leader in environmental stewardship and is seeking a Lead Test Engineer for their Technology Assessment Program (TAP). The role involves leading a team to evaluate and implement innovative treatment technologies, managing budgets, and collaborating with academic and industry partners to enhance wastewater treatment processes.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Testing of innovative treatment technologies, writing test plans, procuring pilot equipment, designing pilot installations, commissioning and operating pilot systems, evaluating data, writing test reports

Participation in applied research projects in collaboration with academic institutions and industry organizations (ex. Water Research Foundation)

Support treatment plant process groups with troubleshooting and optimization of treatment plant unit processes

Support planning and capital program projects with alternatives evaluation, design review, and commissioning

Technology proposal review and disposition

Maintain a physical presence at WTD’s treatment plants and offsite facilities

Provide leadership on long-term TAP program strategy and program-wide issues and projects including research partnerships, industry-wide monitoring, pilot projects, and strategic planning

Participate in development, implementation and monitoring of TAP capital program budget

Develop annual work plan and priorities for TAP, monitor staff workloads and assign work to program staff. Coordinate backup to other staff when they are unavailable

Serve as primary contact for TAP on internal and external groups. Develop and present information to a variety of internal and external audiences

Conduct regular check-ins with all TAP staff and assist supervisor with personnel matters including staff professional development

Qualification

Wastewater engineeringTechnology pilot testingData analysisMicrosoft OfficeProject managementEffective communicationLeadershipInterpersonal skillsCreative problem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in engineering

Twelve years increasingly responsible wastewater engineering experience commensurate with a professional engineer registration; at least eight of those years as a licensed P.E

Thorough knowledge of wastewater engineering principles and techniques as well as familiarity with wastewater facilities construction principles and techniques

Experience in technology pilot testing, drafting test plans, commissioning, operating, troubleshooting, sampling, data collection, data analysis, and writing final reports

Imagination and creative abilities to develop alternatives and prepare designs for additions and improvements to new and existing wastewater facilities

Ability to analyze and interpret technical or scientific information and to communicate this information in writing or verbally at a level appropriate for various target audiences

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with diverse populations, for example peers, managers, external experts, regulators, citizens, customers, or community organizations

Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, including with external partners (ex. Consultants, other utilities, academic institutions, national research organizations)

Skill with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) in preparing documents, reports, presentations, spreadsheets and analyzing data

Registration as a PE in the State of Washington, or conversion of out of state license within 90 days of hire

Valid WA State driver's license within 90 days of hire

Preferred

Experience in applied research and/or academic research, project management, and science communication

Experience in wastewater construction commissioning

Knowledge of current trends and issues in wastewater treatment and resource recovery, including biosolids, recycled water, energy, sustainability, nutrient management, and contaminants of emerging concern in the wastewater context

Advanced engineering degree (MS or PhD) is desirable, or additional education in engineering, business administration or other technical field

Experience with procurement of goods and services

Experience in a position with supervisory responsibilities or leading staff

Company

King County, WA

Glassdoor4.0

King County is one of the best places to work in Washington and one of the state's largest employers with 14,000 dedicated employees.

Founded in 1852

Seattle, Washington, USA

10001+ employees

http://kingcounty.gov/

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