Senior Stormwater Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)

About the role

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Stormwater Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Water Quality Program. The position is located at the Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. The position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options, with a minimum of one day per week required in the office.

Responsibilities

• Address 6PPD-Q, a compound used in tire manufacturing that causes prespawn mortality in Coho salmon.
• Work with the 6PPD Task Force to identify, design, and implement best management practices for the treatment of 6PPD-Q in stormwater.
• Collaborate with the stormwater permit teams to write and implement statewide stormwater permits and update the statewide stormwater manuals.
• Attend and contribute to Stormwater Technical Team (SWTT) meetings, Muni Team meetings, WSDOT permit meetings, and other relevant workgroups and technical advisory committees.
• Represent the section as an authority in environmental engineering on municipal stormwater management and treatment.
• Attend conferences, communicate with groups, present research findings and results, and updates to the permits and manuals.

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.
• Experience with stormwater management.
• Experience with hydrologic modeling.
• Possess an understanding of 6PPDQ contamination in stormwater.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with stormwater management.
• Experience with hydrologic modeling.
• Possess an understanding of 6PPDQ contamination in stormwater.

Benefits

At Ecology, we have a strong emphasis on public service and a healthy work-life balance. No specific benefits are listed in the job posting.

Pay

No specific pay information is provided in the job posting.

Schedule

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

Application Timeline

Applications are accepted until May 6, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

How to Apply

To apply, click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach: Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position; Resume. For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website.

Application Attestation

By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

Need an Accommodation?

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format, please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.