Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineering Specialist; Environmental Engineer or Two Positions

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineering Specialist (Environmental Engineer 2 or
3) – a project position funded through June 30, 2027 – is available within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program.

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA
• Must live within commutable distance from the duty station.

• Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• Minimum one day per week in the office; full workday every Tuesday.
• Schedules may change to meet position needs.

• Apply by July 12, 2026.
• Applications submitted after this date may not be reviewed.

• Conduct engineering analyses and review protocols, policies, and guidance related to greenhouse gas reporting for facilities such as power plants and landfills. Calculate and review reported facility carbon or energy intensity.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships and ongoing communication with regulated entities.
• Conduct detailed reviews of facility emissions monitoring methodologies and supporting documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements and assist in developing regulatory guidance.
• Support, collaborate, and communicate with IT staff in application and platform development; serve as lead tester for IT applications and platforms.
• Participate in agile development activities by providing technical clarifications, contributing to backlog refinement, and reviewing sprint deliverables.
• Define technical needs and functional requirements for greenhouse gas reporting tools in collaboration with IT and program staff.
• Develop and execute user acceptance testing scenarios to ensure system functionality and regulatory accuracy.
• Draft technical recommendations to improve greenhouse gas reporting processes, data quality, and program effectiveness. Handle confidential information sensitive to market considerations.

Pay range: $6,229–$8,374 monthly.

• Six years of engineering experience (environmental, water resource, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related field) and/or education related to the position.
• Technical evaluation of emissions data: review and analyze emissions calculations, monitoring methods, and supporting data to support accurate greenhouse gas reporting and verification.
• Understanding and applying regulations: interpret and apply EPA 40 CFR Part 98 and state greenhouse gas reporting rules.
• Analytical problem‑solving: identify data issues, evaluate calculation methods, recommend improvements.
• Data and IT systems support: contribute to development, testing, and refinement of databases, reporting tools, and IT applications.
• Quality assurance and user acceptance testing: develop or execute test scenarios and validate system outputs.
• Technical assistance and customer support: provide guidance to facilities, local governments, and internal staff on reporting requirements and interpretation of technical materials.
• Policy and program support: contribute engineering analyses to support rule updates, protocol revisions, and program guidance.
• Multi‑party communication and collaboration: work with businesses, agencies, and consultants to answer technical questions, promote accurate reporting, and maintain program relationships.

An Engineer‑In‑Training Certificate or education involving a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field.

• 6 years of experience.
• 5 years of experience and 30–59 semester or 45–89 quarter credits.
• 4 years of experience and 60–89 semester or 90–134 quarter credits (Associate’s degree).
• 3 years of experience and 90–119 semester or 135–179 quarter credits.
• 2 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience and an Engineer‑in‑Training certificate.
• 1 year of experience and a Master’s degree or above.

Pay range: $7,224–$9,712 monthly.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington State or an equivalent, AND three years of engineering experience (environmental, water resource, civil, chemical, mechanical, or related field).
• Engineering review and…