Industrial Wastewater Permit Manager; Environmental Engineer

Overview

The Department of Ecology is hiring an Industrial Wastewater Permit Manager (Environmental Engineer
3) within the Water Quality Program. This role supports clean water protections and ensures industrial practices are safe, sustainable, and compliant.

• Northwest Region Office, Shoreline, WA (requires residence within commutable distance).
• Salary includes a 5% premium for the King County location.

• Eligible for telework and flexible schedule after successful completion of the probationary period.
• Minimum of two days per week in the office.
• Schedules are subject to change based on position needs.

• Apply by May 31, 2026.
• Position remains open until filled. Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.

• Independently develop NPDES permits, SWD permits, and accompanying fact sheets for industrial facilities.
• Review permit reports, conduct facility inspections, provide technical assistance, investigate complaints, and conduct compliance reviews.
• Review engineering reports for Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP) and individual NPDES permits.
• Collaborate with internal staff to support compliance or enforcement actions.

• Develop wastewater discharge permits.
• Review engineering reports for ISGP and NPDES.
• Analyze water quality monitoring data to determine compliance.
• Conduct facility inspections, provide technical assistance, and write inspection reports.
• Assist with enforcement actions and communicate technical issues in plain language.
• Collaborate with the Ecology Communications team to respond to media inquiries.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington State or equivalent in another state.
• Three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

• Experience in developing and/or implementing wastewater discharge permits.
• Experience in wastewater and/or stormwater treatment, including engineering documents and manuals.
• Experience with Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM) or similar stormwater design models.
• Experience in water quality sampling and monitoring data analysis.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity, as well as other protected categories.

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

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions within the same job classification across the agency. Once all open positions from this recruitment are filled, it may be used for up to sixty (60) days to fill additional positions.

Must qualify for licensure in Washington State by comity if licensed in another jurisdiction. Applicants must review and ensure they meet Washington's comity requirements before submitting application materials.