Environmental Engineer

Job Title: Environmental Engineer

Job Type: Part time

Location: Seattle

Reports to: Program manager

Stell is a seasoned veteran- and woman-owned small business providing expertise and innovation across the resilience, environmental, restoration, and compliance service sectors. Stell is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and management of cultural heritage resources. We work closely with government agencies, tribal communities, private clients, and the public to ensure responsible stewardship of historical and cultural assets.

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to join our team. The successful candidate will lead and support projects related to environmental compliance, site remediation, water/wastewater management, air quality, and sustainability initiatives. This role involves technical design, project management, regulatory coordination, and client engagement.

• Lead and support projects involving Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR) compliance.
• Develop, review, and implement water and wastewater treatment processes including Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs), Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), Membrane Filtration, and Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR).
• Interpret and apply EPA effluent guidelines and standards, with a focus on protecting public health and maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Perform risk assessments and mitigation planning for emerging contaminants, including PFAS and other UCMR-regulated substances.
• Analyze environmental data and generate actionable insights for treatment optimization, trend forecasting, and compliance assurance.
• Oversee and implement Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) programs and reporting.
• Serve as a technical advisor for DoD environmental policy, ensuring alignment with federal and state regulations and supporting Environmental Restoration and Compliance programs.
• Engage in stakeholder communication, regulatory reporting, and permitting with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Support environmental data management systems, QA/QC processes, and data visualization efforts for internal and external reporting.
• Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technologies, treatment innovations, and regulatory trends.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in WA State
• 5–10 years of relevant engineering experience in environmental consulting, government, or industry.
• 5-10 years of professional experience in water and wastewater treatment, environmental regulatory compliance, or environmental risk mitigation.
• In-depth knowledge of CWA, SDWA, NPDES, SWTR, and EPA effluent guidelines.
• Demonstrated expertise in AOPs, GAC, Membrane Filtration, BNR, and other advanced treatment technologies.
• Proficient in UCMR data analysis and emerging contaminant identification and mitigation strategies.
• Strong background in environmental data analytics and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, GIS, Power BI, or statistical software).
• Comprehensive understanding of DoD environmental policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interface with government agencies and project stakeholders.

• Experience with stormwater management design and NPDES permitting.
• Familiarity with sustainability assessments and ESG reporting.
• Field experience in sampling, site inspections, and remediation oversight.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

This position is part time, please confirm your interest in part time?

• Professional Engineer (Required)

Location:

Seattle, WA (Required)

Work Location:

Remote

Stell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $ per year