Job Description
Transit Engineer II (Electrical) is listed by King County in Seattle. King County Metro's Transit Capital Division is seeking an Electrical Engineer II to support design and delivery of several critical transit capital projects.
This role is essential for helping Metro provide on its mission to expand and enhance transit and mobility solutions for communities. The Transit Electrical Engineering Group consists of five electrical engineering team who hand over many electrical projects within Capital.
The projects you’ll function on will have various scale and budget and the operate will cover the preparation of engineering designs.. Specifications.. And design reports.. Assisting project managers with the establishment of venture budgets and schedules..
And the performance of caliber control reviews of consultant designs. King County Metro is looking for an innovative, collaborative Electrical Engineer to join this staff.
As an electrical engineer, you’ll have an chance to aid Zero Emissions (ZE) infrastructure, such as electrifying bus bases and infrastructure along transit corridors. This role is ideal for engineers who want to register their expertise to public transit and create a tangible influence on sustainable mobility.
Salary & Compensation
Salary: $100,175 - $126,986 per year.
Qualification
You must meet the qualifications for a Transit Engineer II (Electrical) as defined by King County. This generally contains a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field and relevant expert expertise.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a tightly related field from an accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Washington is preferred.
- Experience in design and delivery of electrical systems for transit or infrastructure projects.
- Understanding of electrical engineering principles, codes, and standards relevant to transit facilities.
- Know-how with zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, such as bus charging systems.
- Ability to arrange engineering designs, specifications, and design reports.
- Background assisting project managers with task budgets and schedules.
- Competence in performing grade control reviews of consultant designs.
- Powerful communication and collaboration abilities to work within a multidisciplinary crew.
- Legitimate driver's license or aptitude to travel to venture sites as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare engineering designs, specifications, and design reports for transit capital projects.
- Assist project managers in setting up project budgets and schedules.
- Perform quality control reviews of consultant-prepared designs.
- Back the development of zero-emission infrastructure, covering bus base electrification.
- Organize with internal teams and external stakeholders on task needs.
- Examine and approve electrical system designs for compliance with codes and standards.
- Participate in venture meetings and supply technical guidance.
- Carry out field inspections and site assessments as needed.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering procedures and standards.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be fit to pass a background check as needed by King County.
- May demand occasional travel to task sites within King County.
- Must be capable to perform in an office environment and occasionally in the field.
- Compliance with King County's safety policies and procedures.
- May demand to function occasional overtime to meet project deadlines.
Benefits
- Wrap up medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Retirement blueprint through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
- Paid vacation, sick exit, and holidays.
- Skilled development openings and tuition reimbursement.
- Transit pass subsidy for employees.
- Life and disability insurance.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Submission assess to determine minimum qualifications.
- Supplemental questionnaire evaluation.
- Panel meeting for qualified candidates.
- Reference checks.
- Concluding picking based on qualifications, experience, and meeting performance.
Required Documents
- Wrapped up online submission.
- Responses to supplemental questions.
- Resume (optional but recommended).
- Span letter (optional but recommended).
- Expert references (may be requested later).
How to Apply
- To put in, call on the King County careers portal on the authorized submission portal. Create or to your candidate account. Finalize the online submission and reply all supplemental questions. Attach your resume and include letter if desired. Evaluate your submission for accuracy and hand in before the due date of August 5, 2026.
Additional Information
- This role is full-time and set in Seattle, WA at 201 South Jackson Street.
- King County Metro is an even opportunity employer.
- Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and participants of diverse communities are encouraged to register.
- The salary variety is $100,175 - $126,986 per year.
- For questions about the role, contact the King County Metro HR group.
- This recruitment may be employed to stock multiple vacancies.
- You must be legally authorized to operate in the United States.
About Company
King County is the area government serving over 2.2 million residents in Washington State, including the town of Seattle. King County Metro Transit is the public transit authority operating bus, light rail, and paratransit offerings. The Capital Division oversees the design and construction of transit infrastructure projects.
This role is within the Transit Electrical Engineering Staff, which backs projects ranging from facility upgrades to zero-emission bus infrastructure. King County values innovation, equity, and sustainability, and gives a collaborative perform environment where engineers can contribute to meaningful public transit improvements.
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