Air and Waste Management Engineer; Environmental Engineer

Overview

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring an Air and Waste Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer
3) within the Nuclear Waste Program.

Location
Richland Field Office in Richland, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• Perform professional engineering review of technical documents supporting air permits and compliance with air permits.
• Perform air compliance inspections, prepare inspection reports, and recommend enforcement actions.
• Understand, communicate, and apply state and federal engineering requirements for permitting and cleanup.
• Participate in project development and project team meetings. Inform Section Manager and applicable Project Managers of schedule, availability, and whereabouts. Participate in group processes and on teams both internally and externally.
• Perform professional engineering and technical review of documents, reports, and permit applications to determine compliance with applicable state and federal air requirements for Hanford and non-Hanford regulated facilities. Develop and negotiate permit requirements.
• Represent the agency on Hanford cleanup issues with other agencies, organizations and the public through public presentations, technical meetings, partner meetings, negotiations, and consultations.

Required Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND
• Three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering.

Note: Requirements for registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington are eight years of professional experience (which may include up to four years of college-level engineering education) and successful completion of sixteen hours of professional licensing exams. Applicants qualifying through the licensing equivalency option must achieve registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington within six months of appointment to this class.

Individuals who are interested in applying to this position, and believe they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington, are responsible for ensuring they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington prior to submitting their application materials. These requirements can be found at the WA State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors:
How To Get Your Professional Engineer License When Licensed in Another Jurisdiction.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to acquire and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site.
• Complete initial 40-hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and take annual 8-hour refresher training. Must be able to meet the physical activity requirements for this certification.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington is required for the EE3 level. A PE with a license from a state other than Washington must obtain a Washington State PE license by comity within 6 months of hire.

• Demonstrated ability to perform environmental engineering review of plans and specifications, site plans, dangerous waste, water, and air permits, and CERCLA and MTCA remedial documents.

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging.

You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).

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