Environmental Engineer 2 (Lacey, WA)

State of Washington•Thurston County – Lacey, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This recruitment is for one permanent, full-time, Environmental Engineer 2 for Parks Development- Facilities Programs located in Lacey, WA. In this role, you will provide professional environmental engineering services to the Agency under the general guidance/direction of Registered Professional Engineers. The position supports the planning, design, permitting, and construction of projects, with a primary focus on implementation of the Agency’s ADA Remediation Plan and compliance with federal accessibility requirements. Our ideal candidate has a passion for environmental engineering and a heart for public service. We are looking for someone who enjoys working and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team that consists of licensed engineers, architects, landscape architects, and planners designing and overseeing construction of repairs to and improvements for facilities across Washington State. This position offers hybrid telework flexibility, if approved by the supervisor, though frequent in-office and on-site attendance is required to meet business needs. The default assigned work location of all Parks positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, or a closely related field.
Reliant work experience may substitute for education year for year up to 4 years.
Two (2) years of civil/environmental engineering experience.
Valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver's license.

Nice To Haves

An Engineer-In-Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

Provides independent, professional level recommendations concerning all aspects of engineering design, permitting, and construction under the general guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer.
As a design engineer working in a collaborative team environment, responsible for preparation of engineering reports/studies, contract drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital development projects, including implementation of the ADA Remediation Plan, including: Design and development of accessibility improvements to remove identified barriers in compliance with ADA standards, the ADA Remediation Plan, and settlement agreement requirements.
Integration of ADA compliance into capital project design, including accessible routes, parking, restrooms, campgrounds and public-use facilities.
Design of bio-engineered channel stabilization systems.
Design of buildings, retaining walls, piling, marine structures, and other park infrastructure.
Analysis/design of stormwater systems in accordance with state and local regulations.
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of watersheds and drainage systems.
Analysis and design of on-site sewage, sewer conveyance, and pumping systems.
Analysis and design of potable water systems, wells, treatment facilities, and reservoirs.
Design of roadways, parking areas, and trails, including ADA-compliant access features.
Act as Field Engineer/Project Manager performing construction site inspections, making recommendations and/or design field engineered revisions as required, negotiating change orders, preparing contract payments, preparing contract closeout documentation, and handling first level contract disputes and claims.
Travel to conduct field investigations as required to support engineering design and ADA remediation planning.