Climate Change: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineer; Environmental Engineer Two Positions

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring two Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineers (Environmental Engineer
2) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP).

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. This position is expected to be in the office for a full workday every Tuesday.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by September 20, 2026.
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Are you an engineer eager to apply your technical skills to real-world climate work? As a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineer, you will help ensure the accuracy and reliability of Washington’s greenhouse gas reporting under the Climate Commitment Act. In this role, you will review emissions data, apply engineering principles to verify calculations, and learn the details of state and federal climate regulations.

You will work closely with other experienced engineers who will provide mentoring, guidance, and support as you take on increasingly complex assignments. You will also interact with regulated facilities and assist them in understanding reporting tools and requirements. This position is a great opportunity to grow as an engineer while contributing to meaningful climate policy, improving reporting systems, and building your expertise across a range of industries.

• Under the oversight of a Professional Engineer, review greenhouse gas emissions report submissions from electric power entities, natural gas and other fuel suppliers, and industrial facilities, for accuracy and completeness.
• Apply engineering knowledge and core tenets to calculate and review report submissions.
• Conduct engineering analyses and review protocols, policies, and guidance for effective and consistent implementation of the greenhouse gas reporting program.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships and ongoing communication with reporting and regulated entities and interested parties by providing proactive, timely information and answering technical questions.
• Conduct environmental inspections, audits, and studies, to include engineering review of industrial equipment and procedures to verify application of sound engineering design, and practices.
• Identify complex and emerging issues with electricity and fuel supply markets.
• Develop reporting tools, guidance documents and training for all regulated entities (including the electricity, facilities, natural gas, and other fuel supplier sectors), and interested parties.
• Assist with rule makings pertaining to the electricity, natural gas, and fuel supply sectors.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .

Six years of engineering experience (environmental, water resource, civil, chemical, mechanical or related field) and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following:

• Greenhouse Gas and Climate Concepts – Demonstrated knowledge of greenhouse gases, climate change science. Experience performing emissions calculations, or energy accounting to support accurate analysis and informed engineering review.
• Engineering Analysis and Verification – Ability to conduct engineering analyses, review technical documents, and verify environmental data such as emissions, waste, or process-based information.
• Regulatory Interpretation – Ability to interpret federal…