Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer; Environmental Engineer

The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer (Environmental Engineer
5) within the Water Quality Program.

• Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• The first 30 days will require full time in the office. After 30 days, a minimum of one day per week will be required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by June 29, 2026
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

• As a Professional Engineer, represent the agency in technical reviews and negotiations to solve complex environmental engineering issues with the largest and most complex industrial facilities.
• Review engineering documents for industrial facilities to ensure continued or increased protection of water quality in collaboration with other Ecology engineers.
• Author waste discharge permits to protect surface and groundwater through the derivation of permit conditions based on legal and technical requirements.
• Work collaboratively with the Ecology Toxic Cleanup and Hazardous Waste Programs, providing expertise on water quality permitting and operations support of metals, mining, and milling operations for industrial site closures and mining site remediations, including addressing the effects of long-term stormwater runoff to surface waters and pollution concerns due to infiltration to groundwater.
• Assist with site inspections and perform site visits for industrial and domestic wastewater facilities to ensure compliance with wastewater permits and provide technical assistance to help facilities meet their water quality permits.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington.
• Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or another state, in good standing.
• Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction must qualify for licensure in Washington by comity.

• Environmental engineering experience with land treatment, land application, water reuse facilities and projects for industrial facilities including any or all of the following specialty areas: metals, minerals, milling, mining, cogeneration energy, hydroelectric energy, or pulp and paper mills.
• Environmental engineering experience providing wastewater treatment to protect and preserve state waters from toxics and Chemicals of Emerging Concern.
• Experience mentoring or leading project teams.
• Knowledge of water quality laws, rules, and permitting in the State of Washington.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a workplace that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.