Senior Industrial Permits Engineer and Stormwater Technical Expert (Environmental Engineer 5)

About the role

The Department of Ecology is seeking a Senior Industrial Permits Engineer and Stormwater Technical Expert (Environmental Engineer 5) to join our Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.

Responsibilities

• Write and manage National Pollution Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge Permits for industrial facilities.
• Conduct inspections at large, heavily industrial facilities.
• Provide engineering/technical assistance to permittees.
• Respond to questions and concerns from interested parties.
• Provide engineering/technical assistance to other Water Quality Program staff.
• Monitor and assess compliance with permit requirements and water quality standards.
• Lead the Section in stormwater modeling and stormwater conveyance and treatment for industrial facilities.
• Provide mentorship to younger engineers within our unit.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND
• Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in stormwater NPDES regulatory requirements, treatment system design, stormwater hydrology, and mixing zone dilution modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and implement state and federal water pollution laws and regulations, permit programs, and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through writing, speaking, and listening.