Remediation and Source Control Engineer (Civil Engineer, Sr.)

Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of Seattle’s waterways and environmental health? 

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a Remediation and Source Control Engineer (Civil Engineer, Sr.) to lead critical efforts in cleaning up and protecting some of our city’s most iconic natural resources. Your expertise will help fulfill the City of Seattle's commitments to ongoing sediment cleanup projects, including the Lower Duwamish Waterway, East Waterway, and Gasworks Park.

In this role, you will drive regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and technical analysis to guide where City investments are made. By identifying and eliminating pollution sources, you’ll play a pivotal part in preventing future recontamination and ensuring long-term success for these critical cleanup efforts. Your work will directly impact public health, environmental stewardship, and the restoration of waterways that connect our communities.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:  

• SPU Website
• SPU Strategic Business Plan

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:

• Hybrid work schedule opportunities (As Appropriate) 
• Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
• Generous benefits package
• Free Orca Pass 
• City pension plan with employer/employee contributions.
• Growth potential and advancement opportunities

As the Remediation and Source Control Engineer, you will:

• Support Seattle's remediation obligations by guiding source control-related solids sampling, establishing long-range source control planning, conducting pollutant spatial and trend analysis, and compiling associated regulatory reporting
• Oversee particle transport and pollutant loading modeling and associated responsive planning in consultation with internal and external remediation partners, including municipalities and regulatory agencies
• Oversee consultant contracts, including work planning and budgets, for data collection and analysis related to Early Action Areas and remediation sites
• Track and report on Early Action Area task completion, status, and future planning
• Collaborate with the City of Seattle remediation team to plan and implement source control strategies within remediation basins
• Assist the stormwater policy advisor and stormwater source control staff in drafting and updating the Source Control Implementation Plan and annual regulatory reports
• Attend internal and external meetings with City staff, regulatory agencies, and members of the public to support remediation negotiations, planning, and public participation efforts
• Lead SPU’s PCB in building materials team, coordinating with a multi-jurisdictional team to address potential TSCA site impacts on remediation and conveyance assets

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or civil engineering technology and five (5) years professional civil engineering experience

OR

In lieu of a bachelor’s degree in an accredited program, nine (9) years of civil engineering work experience under the supervision of a licensed engineer may be substituted. There is no equivalency for the PE license.

 ADDITIONALLY

All Candidates will need to possess the following required qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington
• Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility

• Experience working on environmental remediation such as CERCLA or MTCA sites
• Expertise supporting modeling work such as pollutant loading or particle transport
• Proficiency conveying complex environmental regulations and activities to persons with varied backgrounds 
• Extensive understanding of contaminants and associated environmental regulations 

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Starting January 2, 2025, City employees will have the option to work remotely two days per week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.   

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.   

The full salary range for this position is: $66.70 - $77.67 Hourly

How to Apply:

• An online application including response to the supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration.
•  Please DO NOT attach resumes and cover letters, as they will not be considered in the review of candidate's qualifications.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Ernest Stephens at Ernest.Stephens@Seattle.gov. 

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. 

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans 

Salary : $67 - $78