Hybrid Environmental & Civil Engineer: ADA & Park Projects

Washington State Parks and Recreation

Job Title:Environmental Engineer 2
Location:Lacey, WA

Closes:This posting is open until filled with a first review date of Sept 22nd, 2026.The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hire at any time after the first review. It is in the candidates' best interest to apply as soon as possible.

This recruitment is for one permanent, full-time,Environmental Engineer 2 (Civil Engineer)for Parks Development
- Facilities Programs located in Lacey, WA. In this role, you will provide professional environmental engineering services to the Agency under the general guidance/direction of Registered Professional Engineers. The position supports the planning, design, permitting, and construction of projects, with a primary focus on implementation of the Agency’s ADA Remediation Plan and compliance with federal accessibility requirements.

What we’re looking for
Our ideal candidate has at least two years of civil/environmental engineering experience. with a passion for public service. We are looking for someone who enjoys working and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team that consists of licensed engineers, architects, landscape architects, and planners designing and overseeing construction of repairs to and improvements for facilities across Washington State.

Telework:This position offers hybrid telework flexibility, if approved by the supervisor, though frequent in-office and on-site attendance is required to meet business needs.

The default assigned work location of all Parks positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides independent, professional level recommendations concerning all aspects of engineering design, permitting, and construction under the general guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer.

• As a design engineer working in a collaborative team environment, responsible for preparation of engineering reports/studies, contract drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital development projects, including implementation of the ADA Remediation Plan, including:

  • Design and development of accessibility improvements to remove identified barriers in compliance with ADA standards, the ADA Remediation Plan, and settlement agreement requirements.
  • Integration of ADA compliance into capital project design, including accessible routes, parking, restrooms, campgrounds and public-use facilities.
  • Design of bio-engineered channel stabilization systems.
  • Design of buildings, retaining walls, piling, marine structures, and other park infrastructure.
  • Analysis/design of stormwater systems in accordance with state and local regulations.
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of watersheds and drainage systems.
  • Analysis and design of on-site sewage, sewer conveyance, and pumping systems.
  • Analysis and design of potable water systems, wells, treatment facilities, and reservoirs.
  • Design of roadways, parking areas, and trails, including ADA-compliant access features.

• Act as Field Engineer/Project Manager performing construction site inspections, making recommendations and/or design field engineered revisions as required, negotiating change orders, preparing contract payments, preparing contract closeout documentation, and handling first level contract disputes and claims.

• Travel to conduct field investigations as required to support engineering design and ADA remediation planning.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
  * with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, or a closely related field.
  * Relevant…