Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)

About the role

The Department of Ecology is seeking a Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) to join the Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA. The position is permanent and eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.

Responsibilities

• Represent the agency in technical reviews and negotiations to solve complex environmental engineering issues with large 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.
• Assist with 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 5 years of experience in environmental engineering.
• Desired qualifications include experience with land treatment, land application, water reuse facilities and projects for industrial facilities, including metals, minerals, milling, mining, cogeneration energy, hydroelectric energy, or pulp and paper mills.
• Experience providing wastewater treatment to protect and preserve state waters from toxics and Chemicals of Emerging Concern.
• Experience mentoring or leading project teams.
• Knowledge of water quality laws, rules, and permitting in the State of Washington.

Supplemental Information

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).