Environmental Engineer (I, II, III)

Port Townsend Paper Corporation • Port Townsend, WA

7d • $87,500 - $122,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Port Townsend Paper Company (PTPC) is seeking an Environmental Engineer to provide technical and regulatory support for environmental compliance at our integrated pulp and paper mill in Port Townsend, WA. This position reports directly to the Environmental Manager. The role may be filled at one of three levels based on qualifications and experience: Environmental Engineer I (Junior Environmental Engineer), Environmental Engineer II, or Environmental Engineer III (Senior Environmental Engineer). The Environmental Engineer supports assigned environmental compliance programs, which may include air quality, wastewater, stormwater, and waste management, depending on mill needs. Assignments may shift between programs over time. Environmental Engineers identify, evaluate, and resolve environmental compliance challenges by applying technical knowledge, regulatory expertise, and operational insight. The role involves supporting compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, partnering with mill operations, maintenance, and environmental staff, and supporting continuous improvement in environmental systems. This position focuses on engineering oversight, compliance strategy, and program management, rather than routine lab testing or sample collection.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and implement practical solutions.
• Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to organize and present technical data clearly.
• Professionalism in high-pressure or time-sensitive situations.
• Comfortable working in industrial environments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and environmental reporting tools.
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Civil, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Entry-level to early-career experience in environmental compliance or industrial operations (for Level 1).
• 3–7 years of environmental compliance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting (for Level 2).
• Working knowledge of air and/or water compliance programs (for Level 2).
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive environmental compliance experience, preferably in pulp & paper or heavy industry (for Level 3).
• Advanced knowledge of air and/or water regulatory programs (for Level 3).
• Demonstrated experience leading regulatory interactions and complex compliance programs (for Level 3).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred (for Level 3).
• Wastewater Operator certification (Role Dependent).
• Landfill operations certification (Role Dependent).
• AHERA Building Inspection certification (Role Dependent).

Responsibilities

• Understand the mill’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality objectives and how your decisions affect the mill’s ability to perform.
• Manage and support assigned environmental compliance programs (air, water, stormwater, waste).
• Manage permit-related tasks including recordkeeping, data analysis, reporting, project repairs, permit penalties and fee payments, purchase requisitions, and equipment orders.
• Track environmental project expenses and process payments for.
• Serve as PTPC’s designated preparer or responsible engineer for assigned environmental programs and communicate with regulatory agencies such as EPA, Washington Ecology, and Jefferson County.
• Provide technical guidance to operations and leadership on environmental performance, risk, and compliance.
• Maintain environmental records, reporting tools, and technical documentation.
• Support and Manage investigations of permit excursions, environmental complaints, or incidents.
• Participate in audits, inspections, and regulatory agency interactions.
• Investigate and respond to odor/opacity complaints.
• Support Environmental Management System (EMS) development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support mill safety, housekeeping, and environmental improvement programs.
• Provide off-hours or on-call support during mill emergencies, absences, environmental incidents, or scheduled shutdowns as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• 9 paid holidays
• One paid personal holiday per calendar year
• Retirement plan
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level