JOB OPPORTUNITY – Project Engineer- Capital

Are you passionate about public infrastructure and utility engineering? Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (AWWD), the largest special purpose water and wastewater district in Washington State, is seeking skilled and motivated Project Engineers to play a key role in managing the planning, design, and construction, of critical infrastructure.

AWWD’s 45-square mile service area covers portions of multiple jurisdictions and is a critical link between the county’s major water source (City of Everett), direct customers, and a group of retail water providers. The District also collects sewage from multiple jurisdictions for treatment at our wastewater treatment plant in Picnic Point and for transfer to King County. A desire to participate and contribute to the development and renewal of this critical public service is foundational to a career at AWWD.

About the Role:

As a Project Engineer, you will partner with the Capital Program Manager to deliver projects that strengthen AWWD’s infrastructure and improve community services. Key focus areas include:

• System Planning: Lead long-range planning efforts to ensure infrastructure can meet the needs of a growing region.
• Water and Wastewater Infrastructure: Manage, design, and construct sewer main and water main projects; oversee pump and lift station replacement and manage upgrades to our wastewater treatment facility.
• System Resiliency: Develop projects for resiliency against variable climate conditions and cyber-security threats.

Focus on design and project management within our Capital Project Engineer roles is essential to enhance the function, quality, and value of AWWD’s infrastructure. This position will work in close collaboration with management, engineers, construction managers, and operations staff to execute infrastructure growth and renewal projects.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in utility engineering and project management. Familiarity with the operations and maintenance of water and wastewater utilities is highly desirable. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellent communication skills and engage regularly with a diverse range of stakeholders including customers, consultants, neighboring cities, county and state personnel, as well as district staff, Alderwoods management team, and our Board of Commissioners.

This position combines technical expertise, project management, and collaboration to ensure the success of capital improvement initiatives. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you!

For 2025: $121,659 - $163,072

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.

·       Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington State.

·       Four years of progressively responsible experience as a PE..

·       Strong communication skills to engage with diverse teams, stakeholders, and community members.

  Benefits:

· Medical, Dental and Vision (with coverage for family)

· Vacation and Sick Leave

· Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)

· Deferred Compensation (457) with Employer Match

· Training and Educational Assistance / Tuition Reimbursement Program

· Wellness Incentive

· Commute Trip Reduction Incentive

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Life/Disability Insurance

· Training / Development

· Telework / Remote Work

How to Apply:

Interested candidates can view the full job description and apply online at awwd.com/careers.

Please submit your application, cover letter, and resume by Sunday, January 5th at 11:59 PM for priority consideration. First round of interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of January 13th.

For questions, contact our HR Department at 425.582.1903 or nhuson@awwd.com

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains policies for a drug-free and smoke-free environment. Prior to employment, a criminal history background check, driving record check, and reference checks will be conducted on the top candidates.

Why Alderwood Water & Wastewater District?

WATER FOR LIFE, FOREVER 

The Alderwood Water & Wastewater District’s (AWWD) mission is to provide clean, reliable water and wastewater services for a healthy community.  As an organization we strive to build and maintain a system that will function for the next 100 years and beyond.  We protect the natural environment, conserve water resources, and provide critical services, every day.  Spanning over 45-square miles in south Snohomish County, the District is the largest special purpose water/wastewater District in the State of Washington.

The District adopted a five year strategic plan that outlines the following strategies: serve you today, plan for tomorrow, protect our water supply, manage our information and our physical assets, and build a learning organization.

The District offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, group term life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage, State of Washington PERS 401(a) retirement plan participation, a deferred compensation match program, a commute reduction incentive, and a wellness incentive.