2026

San Juan County•Friday Harbor, WA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

San Juan County is seeking candidates for an Environmental Engineering Technician position. This role involves performing technical environmental engineering work in areas such as storm and surface water drainage, solid waste facility support, storm water permit reviews and inspections, shoreline inspections, environmental complaint investigation and documentation, GIS-based site evaluation and watershed analysis, and water monitoring. Technicians will work under applicable regulations, policies, guidelines, and environmental standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in hydrology, geology, environmental/civil engineering or other natural resources related field
Four (4) years’ experience in environmental work
Valid Washington State driver's license
Ability to obtain and maintain erosion control and boater safety credentials within 90 days of employment
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, employees, engineers, environmental professionals, contractors, developers, and the public.
Ability to solve complex technical environmental and technical problems.
Ability to utilize AutoCAD and ArcGIS to draft maps and plans
Ability to manage customer demands and meet deadlines, which may require overtime, flexibility of time
Attention to detail and excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field
Engineering in Training Certification
Auto CAD experience

Responsibilities

Provides technical engineering support in hydrology and hydraulic studies, including analyzing watershed data, evaluating drainage system changes, assessing flooding risk, water quality, and potential road flooding hazards, and interpreting storm water management manuals.
Implements small to mid-sized capital improvement projects in storm water drainage and treatment, and solid waste management at County facilities, including solar installations.
Facilitates storm system maintenance within UGA’s and hamlets, and at solid waste facilities to support water quality and quantity management, including street sweeping, catch basin and sump cleaning, and vegetation and grit removal at treatment facilities.
Provides environmental engineering support during construction, including inspection of on-site best management practices for erosion control, protection of critical areas and shorelines, on-site stormwater facilities, and contractor work for compliance with plans and specifications.
Responds to inquiries and requests regarding environmental compliance for storm/surface water or solid waste from other departments, agencies, and the public.
Provides technical assistance to property owners and contractors with storm or surface water management issues.
Provides technical review of storm water permits and conducts inspections for compliance.
Coordinates or supports storm and surface water quality sampling efforts, maintaining equipment and records.
Prepares reports documenting findings and recommendations for improvements.
Performs technical support in processing, interpreting, and mapping GPS field data, integrating it into the master GIS library.
Requests information, policies, and data from outside agencies and resolves discrepancies.
Researches information related to areas of assignment, collects and compiles data, and provides technical assistance to staff and the public.
Acts within the scope of responsibilities as a public employee and municipal officer with courtesy, professionalism, and adherence to ethical standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned.