Engineering Assistant (Engineer I)

King County Road Services Division is seeking an Engineering Assistant (Engineer I) to join our Bridge Operations team. We are looking for a highly driven team player who are interested in providing excellent engineering/administrative support in the office and field on a variety of road and bridge engineering projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services Division and make a difference in our community. If you have a passion for ensuring project integrity and enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment, we encourage you to apply.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice.
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

To learn more about the Road Services Division, visit us at: About the Road Services Division - King County, Washington

Applying equity, racial, and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

Minimum qualifications:

• Possess a bachelor’s or associate degree in the field of engineering or working towards a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent combination of degree and experience.
• Ability to read, interpret and develop engineering plans for road, traffic, bridge, and drainage projects.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and customers and maintain effective relationships
• Ability to conduct field work for road, and bridge projects.
• Experience working with Microsoft office including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and Bluebeam software
• Experience working effectively on multiple projects and priorities under close deadlines and changing priorities

Requirements:

• An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment physical examination.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Working Environment 

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, including large, rolled plans. 
• Must be able to move from workstation to workstation, sitting, standing, and reaching throughout the workday in a fast-paced environment. 
• Physically able to traverse development, mining, and/or construction sites. 
• Must be able to perform work in the office and field.
• Must be able to safely negotiate and traverse steep slopes.
• Must be able to bend and lift to load equipment into vehicles. 

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCad.

INTERVIEW SCHEDULE: The first round of interviews for this position is scheduled to take place the week of December 7, 2026.

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or/future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or/special duty positions over the next six months. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

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 Janice Antonio at [email protected]

For interviewing tips, please see the STAR-LA method: star-la_interview_method.pdf

WORK SCHEDULE: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 8.00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is eligible for overtime pay, with prior supervisor approval. 

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS: This position has been designated as: Non-Mission Critical - Employees who staff county functions or services that may be delayed, suspended, or diverted in an emergency while essential functions are prioritized Mission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.

UNION MEMBERSHIP: PROTEC17

TELEWORKING REQUIREMENT: We will work in the office at least three days a week to foster connection and responsiveness, arrive prepared and on time, and structure meetings with clear goals and next steps. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, field work, onsite work and meetings as needed. The primary onsite location is at Roads Maintenance Facility, 155 Monroe Ave NE Renton, WA 98056. Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

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.

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.