Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer; Environmental Engineer

Senior Industrial Wastewater Engineer (Environmental Engineer
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Salary: $98,064.00 – $ Annually (scheduled 2% raise effective July 1, 2026)

Location: Spokane County, Spokane, WA (Eastern Region Office)

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid; initial 30 days full‑time in office, then at least one office day per week thereafter

Department: Dept. of Ecology, Division:
Water Quality

Final date to receive applications: July 15, 2026 (applications after this date may not be reviewed)

• Represent the agency in technical reviews and negotiations for complex industrial facilities as a Professional Engineer.
• 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 by deriving permit conditions based on legal and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with the Toxic Cleanup and Hazardous Waste Programs to provide expertise on water quality permitting for metals, mining, and milling operations, including site closures and remediations.
• Assist with site inspections and provide technical assistance to ensure compliance with wastewater permits and help facilities meet their water quality obligations.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington or an equivalent jurisdiction.
• Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering.

• Experience with land treatment, land application, water reuse facilities, and projects for industrial facilities, particularly in metals, minerals, milling, mining, cogeneration energy, hydroelectric energy, or pulp and paper mills.
• Experience providing wastewater treatment to protect state waters from toxics and chemicals of emerging concern.
• Experience mentoring or leading project teams.
• Knowledge of water quality laws, rules, and permitting in Washington.

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that embraces cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran, and other diversity. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

Apply by July 15, 2026. Submitted applications after this date may not be considered unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Attach a cover letter and resume. Ensure all application fields are completed; incomplete applications may be rejected.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application or screening process should contact the Recruitment Team for assistance.