Salary : $89,724.00 - $120,696.00 Annually
Location : Spokane County - Airway Heights, WA
Job Type: Agency Internal - Permanent
Job Number:Department: Dept. of Corrections
Division: Prisons - AHCC
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionChief Engineer
Airway Heights Corrections CenterSalary Range: $7,477 - $10,058 MonthlyFull-time- PermanentThis position is represented by the Teamsters 117 bargaining unit.NOTE: This recruitment is open to current Department of Corrections (DOC) permanent employees only. The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of
Chief Engineerat Airway Heights Corrections Center (AHCC) located in Airway Heights, Washington.
Airway Heights Corrections Center is a 2000+ bed adult facility located approximately 10 miles west of Spokane. The prison consists of a main facility that houses medium- and long-term minimum-custody incarcerated individuals (I/I). A separate perimeter adjacent to the main facility accommodates a minimum-security unit for I/I's with minimum-custody or lower.
Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all Incarcerated Individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
A completed application packet will include:- A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency outlining how you meet the qualifications for this position.
- A detailed resume; and
- Three professional references - A professional reference is identified as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
Duties As the
Chief Engineer some of your duties will include:
- Manages the safe and efficient operation of the Central Power Plant A-2 building which consists of three high pressure hot water 500 hp fire tube boilers, two 800 ton centrifugal liquid chillers/cooling towers, four 1,000 KW emergency diesel generators and related auxiliary equipment.
- Supervises personnel assigned to the Central Power Plant.
- Establishes and manages P/M program, maintenance and repair of boilers, chillers and auxiliary equipment.
- Manages the safe and efficient operation of the two 70 hp high pressure steam boilers and related auxiliary equipment at the Food Factory and one 60 hp high pressure steam boiler and one 15 hp high pressure steam boiler at the Laundry/Maintenance building establish P/M, maintenance, and repair of those steam boilers and relate auxillary equipment.
- Ensure all equipment systems, and personnel are managed according to applicable WISHA and ASME codes,
- Conducts evaluations for assigned personnel.
- Schedules all work shifts, vacations, annual and biennial boiler and pressure vessel inspections required by the Department of Labor and Industries.
- Operates boilers, chillers, and emergency generators and related equipment as necessary.
- Maintains records and logs and performs other duties required.
QualificationsKnowledge of boiler law: methods, fuels, materials, and tools used in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment, boiler room safety, heating, lighting, ventilating power and other related mechanical equipment standard types of automatic controls.
1st class boiler license
EPA Section 608 universal refrigerant license
A valid Washington State Driver's License is required.
Experience required: three years' experience in related field.
Must be able to safely lift 60 pounds
Supplemental InformationTelework DetailsThis position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a "drop in" area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided.
What We Offer: As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- 3 days of bereavement leave a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the ' web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email josalyn.cork@doc1.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
