Facility Engineer; Environmental Engineer

• 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 weeks will be required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by October 21, 2026
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

As a Facility Engineer and Permit Writer, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to protecting the surface and groundwater of Washington’s 13 easternmost counties. Experience gained in this position will advance your career in environmental engineering and wastewater regulation. In this role, you will fulfill the Water Quality Program’s mission to provide cool, clean water for future generations through developing waste discharge permits, reviewing engineering, and providing technical assistance to facilities discharging wastewater.

You will utilize your data analysis and technical writing skills to write National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge Permits for a wide range of industrial dischargers and municipal wastewater treatment plants. As a Professional Engineer, you will utilize your knowledge and expertise in wastewater treatment to independently review engineering plans, designs, and specifications for municipal wastewater treatment plants and industrial facilities to ensure protection of water quality.

You will be a key member of a dedicated team working collaboratively to verify and ensure compliance with water quality permits.

• As a Professional Engineer, negotiate and review environmental plans and monitoring programs associated with permitted industrial and municipal wastewater facilities.
• Apply knowledge and expertise to review engineering documents for industrial and municipal wastewater facilities to ensure continued or increased protection of water quality.
• 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.
• Protect surface waters by authoring National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for a wide range of industrial facilities and municipal wastewater facilities.
• Protect groundwater by authoring National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for a wide range of industrial facilities and municipal wastewater facilities.

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• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington, AND
• Three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering, which includes the following:
  • Permit Development – Ability to develop and review permits to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Engineering Review – Ability to evaluate engineering plans and reports to ensure systems meet required design and performance standards.
  • Regulatory Interpretation – Ability to interpret laws and technical guidance to ensure sound and defensible permit and engineering decisions.
  • Data and Modeling Analysis – Ability to analyze data and apply modeling tools to determine impacts and establish appropriate permit conditions.
  • Technical Communication – Ability to communicate engineering and regulatory information clearly to…