Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)

Duties

• Represent the agency in technical reviews and negotiations to solve complex environmental engineering issues with the largest and most complex industrial facilities.
• Review engineering documents for industrial facilities to ensure continued or increased protection of water quality in collaboration with other Ecology engineers.
• Author waste discharge permits to protect surface and groundwater through the derivation of permit conditions based on legal and technical requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Ecology Toxic Cleanup and Hazardous Waste Programs, providing expertise on water quality permitting and operations support of metals, mining, and milling operations for industrial site closures and mining site remediations, including addressing the effects of long-term stormwater runoff to surface waters and pollution concerns due to infiltration to groundwater.
• Aid in site inspections and perform site visits for industrial and domestic wastewater facilities to ensure compliance with wastewater permits and provide technical assistance to help facilities meet their water quality permits.

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.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or another state, based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, in good standing.