Senior Industrial Permits Engineer and Stormwater Technical Expert (Environmental Engineer 5)

State of Washington•Thurston County – Lacey, WA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Industrial Permits Engineer and Stormwater Technical Expert (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Water Quality Program. This position is located in the Southwest Region Office in Lacey, WA. The role involves writing and managing water quality permits for industrial facilities, serving as an expert in stormwater modeling, conveyance, and treatment. The engineer will provide technical assistance, review engineering documents, conduct inspections, and assess compliance for industrial facilities to ensure adherence to State Surface Water Quality Standards and Groundwater Quality Standards. This dynamic role offers continuous learning opportunities due to the variety of industrial facility types, processes, and treatment technologies.

Requirements

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington.
Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Individuals who are licensed as professional engineers in another U.S. jurisdiction or foreign country and wish to apply for this position must qualify for licensure in Washington State by comity.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in stormwater NPDES regulatory requirements, treatment system design, stormwater hydrology, and mixing zone dilution modeling.
Demonstrated ability to understand and implement state and federal water pollution laws and regulations, permit programs, and policies.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate through writing, speaking, and listening.

Responsibilities

Write and manage National Pollution Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge Permits for industrial facilities.
Conduct inspections at large, heavily industrial facilities.
Provide engineering/technical assistance to permittees.
Respond to questions and concerns from interested parties.
Provide engineering/technical assistance to other Water Quality Program staff.
Monitor and assess compliance with permit requirements and water quality standards.
Lead the Section in stormwater modeling and stormwater conveyance and treatment for industrial facilities.
Provide mentorship to younger engineers within our unit.