Industrial Section Engineer; Environmental Engineer ; Two Positions

The Department of Ecology is hiring two Industrial Section Engineer (Environmental Engineer
1) positions within the Solid Waste Management program.

These are temporary positions that will end June 30, 2027.

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

• These positions are eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of three days in the office. Some field work and travel will be required (approximately once or twice a month).
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by November 22, 2026
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

These positions are located in the Industrial Section which regulates some of the largest industrial facilities in the State. In one of these roles, you will provide support for the environmental engineering work conducted by the section, such as data analysis, evaluating compliance, drafting enforcement documents, and drafting permits). This work is conducted to implement water quality, air quality, and dangerous waste regulations.

• Provide engineering support for Industrial Section engineers.
• Review environmental monitoring data to determine compliance with permit and regulatory requirements.
• Review technical reports and submittals.
• Draft and issue environmental permits.
• Assist with on-site compliance inspections and report writing (air, water, hazardous waste) at large industrial facilities.
• Investigate environmental releases/spills and complaints.

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

Five Years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position.

Note:

An Engineer-Training Certificate is equal to four of the years’ required experience.

• Technical Review & Analysis – Ability to review technical documents and analyze environmental data to identify trends, issues, or potential noncompliance.
• Environmental & Regulatory Understanding – Ability to apply basic environmental concepts and interpret regulations to support compliance and responsible facility oversight.
• Workload & Time Management – Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and maintain consistent work quality.
• Report Preparation – Ability to write clear, factual reports and summaries to document findings and support decisions.
• Collaboration & Professional Conduct – Ability to work respectfully and effectively with others to support a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.
• Communication Skills – Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally to ensure information is accurate, understood, and actionable.

Education in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field.

• 5 years of experience.
• 4 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 3 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree).
• 2 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 1 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree or an Engineer-Training Certificate
• a Master's degree or higher.

• Knowledge of:
  Environmental engineering principles including wastewater treatment, air pollution controls, environmental regulations.
• Ability to:
  Follow directions; comprehend complex regulatory rules; work with others;…