WA Dept of Ecology – Industrial Wastewater Permit Manager; Environmental Engineer

Job Overview

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen. The Department of Ecology is hiring an Industrial Wastewater Permit Manager (Environmental Engineer
3) for the Water Quality Program, located in Shoreline, WA. Salary: $89,232.00 – $ annually, with a 5% premium for King County.

Full‑time, permanent position with a flexible/ hybrid work arrangement. First in‑office requirement: two days per week after the probationary period.

• Develop NPDES permits, State Waste Discharge permits, and accompanying fact sheets for industrial facilities in the Northwest region of Washington.
• Review engineering reports for ISGP and individual NPDES permits, analyze water‑quality monitoring data, and evaluate facility compliance.
• Conduct facility inspections, provide technical assistance, write inspection reports, and perform water‑quality sampling and data analysis.
• Investigate complaints, conduct compliance reviews, and support enforcement recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal staff to develop compliance or enforcement actions.
• Communicate technical issues in plain language to stakeholders and coordinate with the Ecology Communications team on media inquiries.

Required

• Professional Engineer registration in Washington or an equivalent state.
• Three (3) years of environmental engineering experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Special Conditions
:
Must obtain Washington PE registration within six months if obtained from another jurisdiction.

Desired

• Experience developing wastewater discharge permits.
• Experience in wastewater or stormwater treatment and preparing engineering documents.
• Experience with Western Washington Hydrology Model or similar stormwater control design models.
• Experience in water‑quality sampling and monitoring data analysis.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement through the Public Employees Retirement System; vacation and sick leave; eleven paid holidays; public‑service loan forgiveness; tuition waiver; long‑term disability; life insurance; deferred compensation; dependent‑care assistance; flexible‑spending arrangement; employee assistance program; commuting‑trip reduction incentives; and other benefits as described in the full employment package.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect.

This position remains open until filled. Apply by June 29, 2026. The agency may make a hire at any time after application review begins; applications received after the stated deadline may not be considered.