Air Quality Professional Engineer Permit Writer (Environmental Engineer 5

Location

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

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by July 12, 2026.
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

You will serve as the program’s professional engineering expert, providing comprehensive engineering review, technical support, mentoring, training, and consulting on Air Operating Permits and related regulations, procedures, guidance, and policy.

Responsibilities include reviewing, evaluating, and issuing permits for Title IV and Title V air pollution sources, as well as applications for General Orders and minor New Source Review. You will determine regulatory applicability, application completeness, best available control technology, and ambient air impact analyses to develop permit conditions consistent with regulatory requirements. You will participate in site visits and inspections of industrial facilities with agency or federal compliance inspectors and prepare for and represent the program during EPA audits of State Operating Permit Programs.

• Serve as the program’s professional engineering expert and provide comprehensive engineering review, technical support, mentoring, training, and consulting.
• Review, evaluate, and issue permits for Title IV and Title V air pollution sources and applications for General Orders and minor New Source Review.
• Determine regulatory applicability, application completeness, best available control technology, and ambient air impact analyses to develop permit conditions.
• Participate in site visits and inspections of industrial facilities with agency or federal compliance inspectors.
• Prepare for and represent the program during audits of State Operating Permit Programs by EPA.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Washington or an equivalent state.
• Five (5) years of engineering experience and/or education as described below.
• Technical Engineering Experience – ability to apply advanced engineering principles to evaluate complex systems or processes.
• Engineering Analysis – ability to perform detailed calculations and assessments to determine potential impacts, risks, or compliance outcomes.
• Modeling and Analytical Tools – ability to use specialized computer models and analytical tools to predict outcomes and support sound decision‑making.
• Regulation and Policy Interpretation – ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and policies to determine requirements and ensure compliance.
• Permit and Document Development – ability to prepare clear, accurate, and complete technical documents to support decisions consistent with requirements.

• Air Quality Principles Knowledge – understanding and application of air quality control principles.
• Regulatory Understanding – interpretation of federal and state air quality regulations.
• Communication Skills – clear written and verbal communication to diverse audiences.
• Technical Document Review – reading, analyzing, and interpreting complex technical documents.
• Records and Data Management – maintaining complete, accurate, and timely administrative and inspection records.
• Multitasking and Adaptability – managing multiple assignments in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining quality.

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 of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.