Industrial Wastewater Permit Manager; Environmental Engineer

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

Industrial Wastewater Permit Manager (Environmental Engineer
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Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA. Salary includes a 5% premium due to the position’s location in King County. Upon hire, applicants must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

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

• Apply by June 29, 2026.
• Position remains open until filled; agency may hire at any time after applications are reviewed.

As the Industrial Wastewater Permit Manager, you will support Ecology’s mission by representing the Water Quality Program as an Environmental Engineer. Under the general supervision of the Industrial Wastewater Permits Unit Supervisor, you will develop and manage National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, State Waste Discharge (SWD) permits, and accompanying fact sheets for industrial facilities in the Northwest region of Washington State.

This work directly supports clean water protection and ensures industrial practices are safe, sustainable, and compliant.

• Develop wastewater discharge permits.
• Review engineering reports submitted for Industrial Stormwater General Permit (ISGP) and individual NPDES permits.
• Review water quality monitoring data to determine facility compliance.
• Conduct facility inspections, provide technical assistance, and write inspection reports.
• Conduct water quality sampling and analyze monitoring data to evaluate compliance.
• Assist with the development of enforcement actions.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and clearly explain complex technical issues in plain language.
• Work with the Ecology Communications team to respond to media inquiries.

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

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington State or licensed in another state; if licensure is obtained via a different jurisdiction, the engineer must achieve Washington registration within six months of appointment.

• Experience or training in developing and/or implementing wastewater discharge permits.
• Experience in wastewater and/or stormwater treatment, including reviewing or preparing engineering documents, operation and maintenance manuals, and stormwater management manuals.
• Experience with Western Washington Hydrology Model (WWHM) or similar models for designing stormwater control facilities.
• Experience or training 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. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.