Air and Waste Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3)

About the role

The Department of Ecology is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to serve as an Environmental Engineer for the Hanford site-wide Air Operating Permit and Notice of Construction (NOC) approval orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional engineering review of technical documents supporting air permits and compliance with air permits.
• Perform air compliance inspections, prepare inspection reports, and recommend enforcement actions.
• Understand, communicate, and apply state and federal engineering requirements for permitting and cleanup.
• Participate in project development and project team meetings. Inform Section Manager and applicable Project Managers of schedule, availability, and whereabouts. Participate in group processes and on teams both internally and externally.
• Represent the agency on Hanford cleanup issues with other agencies, organizations and the public through public presentations, technical meetings, partner meetings, negotiations, and consultations.

Requirements

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND
• Three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform environmental engineering review of plans and specifications, site plans, dangerous waste, water, and air permits, and CERCLA and MTCA remedial documents.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to acquire and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site.
• Complete initial 40-hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and take annual 8-hour retraining.
• Must be able to meet the physical activity requirements for this certification.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington is required for the EE3 level. A PE with a license from a state other than Washington must obtain a Washington State PE license by comity within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

Ecology offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision for employee & dependent(s), PERS, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

Pay

The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

Schedule

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day every two weeks is required in the office, in addition to any necessary in-person meetings, inspections, training, field work, travel, or tasks that cannot be accomplished from a telework location. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.