Engineer II - Systems Engineering and Reporting Analyst (SDA)

Summary This position is open to current KING COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY

This recruitment aims to fill this role as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA) for up to 2 years in duration. Eligible candidates are internal King County employees who have passed there initial probation period.

This is an exceptional opportunity to grow your career within King County while continuing to enjoy the culture of continuous learning and work/life balance that our team is known for, all in support of thriving, resilient neighborhoods and communities across the Puget Sound region. We're looking for a current King County employee to join the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Systems Engineering team in a Special Duty Assignment as an Engineer II, Systems Engineering and Reporting Analyst, playing a vital role in turning data from our business and operational systems into meaningful metrics across multiple facilities, including three wastewater treatment plants. This Special Duty Assignment is a chance to apply your interest in data and reporting and gain hands on experience with the systems that keep WTD running, including Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS. You'll document how our systems connect and share data, support key applications, and help develop the KPIs that help supervisors and division leadership make informed decisions. It's a great next step for someone looking to build skills in data analytics and systems integration while making a direct impact on the environment and communities we serve. About the Role As the Systems Engineering and Reporting Analyst, you'll help WTD build a clearer picture of how our work gets done and where we can improve. WTD relies on a wide range of business and operational systems, including Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS. Each holds valuable information, but that information lives in separate places. Your work will help connect it into reliable metrics that help staff at every level, from frontline supervisors to division leadership, make better decisions. You'll start by mapping how our systems connect and share data, creating interface control and data flow documents that will serve as a foundation for current and future reporting. Building on that foundation, you'll help develop KPIs in Power BI to track asset management, maintenance, and operational performance, gaining hands-on experience with Maximo along the way. You'll also play a key role in supporting GoPlant, including helping formalize the structured support processes that keep it and other systems running reliably. This work directly supports WTD's mission to protect public health and water quality across the Puget Sound region. Accurate, accessible data helps us maintain critical infrastructure, prioritize investments, and respond to issues before they affect the communities we serve. By making performance data transparent and easy to understand, you'll help ensure that decisions about service and resources are grounded in evidence and support fair, equitable outcomes for all King County residents. About the Team

King County's Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) depends on its Systems Engineering Team to keep the technology behind its operations reliable, secure, and connected. The team manages WTD's Industrial Control System (ICS) and operational technology (OT) infrastructure across a diverse, geographically distributed network, while also supporting business and operational systems, such as Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS. With a footprint spanning five treatment plants and nearly 100 offsite facilities, the team provides countywide support for infrastructure reliability, application performance, and cybersecurity. Its work safeguards ICS environments against emerging threats, keeps system documentation and standards current, and sustains reliable operations at every facility. The team is also working to connect data across WTD's systems, turning it into clear, trustworthy performance metrics that help the division plan, prioritize, and improve. By powering the systems that protect public health and the environment, and by making the data behind them accessible and transparent, the team reflects a commitment to technical excellence, proactive problem-solving, and collaborative service that benefits communities across King County. 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 an Engineer II you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity

Job Duties

• Map and document how WTD's business and operational systems, including Maximo, GoPlant, AVEVA PI, and AQI WIMS, connect and exchange data, developing interface control documents and data flow diagrams that serve as a foundation for reporting and system support
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and refinement of key performance indicators and dashboards in Power BI to track asset management, maintenance, and operational performance, working with staff to understand their information needs.
• Design and formalize structured support processes for GoPlant and other business systems, including documentation, request intake, issue tracking, standard procedures, and data QA/QC processes that ensure the data feeding KPIs and reports is accurate and reliable.
• Collaborate with the Systems Engineering Team to develop processes for tracking team tasks and requests, including cybersecurity-related work, and build associated metrics and reports on workload, performance, and the cybersecurity tools the team is implementing.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a physical science, data analytics, information systems, or a related field, or a combination of education, certifications, and experience that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the specified job duties
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience interpreting quantitative or technical data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Education or experience demonstrating an understanding of technical or operational processes, such as work supporting operational, maintenance, or technical teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar tools for organizing, analyzing, and presenting data, and demonstrated ability to quickly learn new business systems and reporting tools
• Experience developing clear written documentation, such as procedures, process descriptions, or technical reports, and communicating effectively with staff at all levels of an organization

Competencies you bring:

Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: South Treatment Plant- 1200 Monster Rd SW, Renton, WA 98057, USA
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Local 117 WTD

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all internal King County candidates. We value diverse perspectives, 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.

Applications without the following required materials will not be considered for this position.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Responses to Supplemental Questions

Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment (subject to change):

• In-person Interviews (50 minutes) @ Brightwater Treatment Plant- November 19, 2026

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Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Application Process If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Dan Sherman at dasherman@kingcounty.gov. King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us. King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

Benefits

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.