Climate Change: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2) Two Positions

Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Application Timeline: Apply by September 20, 2026. Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Schedule

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. This position is expected to be in the office for a full workday every Tuesday. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Duties

• Under the oversight of a Professional Engineer, review greenhouse gas emissions report submissions from electric power entities, natural gas and other fuel suppliers, and industrial facilities, for accuracy and completeness.
• Apply engineering knowledge and core tenets to calculate and review report submissions.
• Conduct engineering analyses and review protocols, policies, and guidance for effective and consistent implementation of the greenhouse gas reporting program.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships and ongoing communication with reporting and regulated entities and interested parties by providing proactive, timely information and answering technical questions.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and studies, to include engineering review of industrial equipment and procedures to verify application of sound engineering design, and practices.
• Identify complex and emerging issues with electricity and fuel supply markets.
• Develop reporting tools, guidance documents and training for all regulated entities (including the electricity, facilities, natural gas, and other fuel supplier sectors), and interested parties.
• Assist with rulemakings pertaining to the electricity, natural gas, and fuel supply sectors.

Qualifications

• Six years of engineering experience (environmental, water resource, civil, chemical, mechanical or related field) and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:
  • Greenhouse Gas and Climate Concepts – Demonstrated knowledge of greenhouse gases, climate change science. Experience performing emissions calculations, or energy accounting to support accurate analysis and informed engineering review.
  • Engineering Analysis and Verification – Ability to conduct engineering analyses, review technical documents, and verify environmental data such as emissions, waste, or process-based information.
  • Regulatory Interpretation – Ability to interpret federal and state greenhouse gas rules and related regulations to