Utility Planner, Pacific Northwest

Job overview

Utility Planner is a hybrid role in the Pacific Northwest, with Seattle preferred. The stated salary range is $79,168–$155,927 annually. The position sits within the Water Resilience Practice of BKF’s Water Business Line, which works on resilient water infrastructure solutions for communities. The planner supports public-sector utility planning and strategy for water, wastewater, stormwater, and watershed systems. The role combines technical and policy research, infrastructure assessment, planning documents, and stakeholder coordination to help clients develop resilient utility programs.

What you'll do

• Support utility planning projects
• conduct technical and policy research, data analysis, and infrastructure assessments
• assist with capital improvement planning and long-range strategy
• support nature-based and green infrastructure programs
• prepare technical memoranda, presentations, maps, graphics, and planning documents
• coordinate with project teams and public agencies
• participate in stakeholder engagement and workshops
• support program development, funding strategy, and implementation planning.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

utility planner

water planning

water resilience

wastewater

stormwater

climate resilience

green infrastructure

hybrid

seattle wa

bkf

capital improvement planning

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• flexible schedules
• education reimbursement
• paid professional and society dues.

Why this role

The posting identifies Seattle as preferred and allows flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.

About the employer

BKF is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.