Air and Waste Management Engineer; Environmental Engineer

Description

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.

• Richland Field Office, Richland, WA.
• Must live within commutable distance from the duty station.

• Telework and flexible schedule options; at least one day every two weeks required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent on position needs and may change.

Apply by June 14, 2026. Position remains open until filled.

We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to serve as an Environmental Engineer for the Hanford site‑wide Air Operating Permit and Notice of Construction (NOC) approval orders. In this role:

• Review and evaluate the Sitewide Air Operating Permit and its modifications.
• Assess new or proposed approval orders and prepare permit materials.
• Provide recommendations for enforcement actions in line with state and federal air, dangerous waste, and CERCLA regulations.
• Conduct engineering reviews of operation and maintenance requirements for Hanford waste sites and facilities.
• Represent Ecology as a subject‑matter expert and collaborate with national laboratories, state and federal agencies, and industry.
• Prepare inspection reports and recommend enforcement actions as part of air compliance inspections.
• Negotiate and develop permit requirements and appear on cleanup issue discussions with other agencies and the public.

Required:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington or an equivalent state.
• Three (3) years of environmental engineering experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Meet U.S. Department of Energy badge requirements for Hanford Site access.
• Complete initial 40‑hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and annual refresher training.

Preferred:

• Experience performing environmental engineering reviews of plans and specifications, dangerous waste, water, and air permits, and CERCLA/MTCA remedial documents.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; public employee retirement; vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition waiver; life and disability insurance; and other standard state benefits.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects diversity, equity, and inclusion for all applicants.

This position is covered by a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).