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) within the Water Quality Program.

Location: Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA. Salary includes 5% premium pay due to position location in King County. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule: Eligible for telework and flexible schedule after probationary period. Minimum two days per week required in office after probation. Schedules subject to change.

Final date to receive applications: Apply by June 14, 2026. The position will remain open until filled; applications after the date may not be considered.

• Develop wastewater discharge permits.
• Review engineering reports submitted for Industrial Stormwater General Permit 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 explain complex technical issues in plain language.
• Work with the Ecology Communications team to respond to media inquiries.

Required Qualifications:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington or another state whose registration requirements are equivalent.
• Three years of experience in environmental engineering.

Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• If not licensed in Washington, must achieve professional registration in Washington within six months of appointment to this class.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and implementing wastewater discharge permits.
• Experience in wastewater and/or stormwater treatment, including preparing engineering documents, operation and maintenance manuals, or stormwater management manuals.
• Experience with Western Washington Hydrology Model or similar models for designing stormwater control facilities.
• Experience in water quality sampling and monitoring data analysis.

This role requires a background in civil or environmental engineering.

Individuals licensed as professional engineers in another U.S. jurisdiction or foreign country must qualify for licensure in Washington State by comity. Applicants are responsible for reviewing and ensuring they meet Washington's comity requirements before submitting application materials.

• Medical/Dental/Vision for employee and dependents.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Vacation, Sick, and other leave.
• 11 paid holidays per year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Tuition Waiver.
• Long Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Deferred Compensation Programs.
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
• Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commute Trip Reduction Incentives.
• Combined Fund Drive.
• Smart Health.

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 with 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 is the exclusive representative.