Senior Stormwater Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5)

Posting number: 2026-WQ5406-03540

Department: Dept. of Ecology

Division: Water Quality

Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 5

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Environmental Services, Public Health, Water Treatment, Water Agency, Natural Resources, Wastewater, Sciences, Green-Collar/Environmental, Stormwater

Summary

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

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

 

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

 

Schedule:

• 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.

 

Application Timeline: 

• Apply by May 6, 2026
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

Examples of duties

In this newly established position, you will address 6PPD-Q, a compound used in the manufacture of tires that causes prespawn mortality in Coho salmon. You will work with the 6PPD Task Force at Ecology to identify, design, and implement best management practices for the treatment of 6PPD-Q in stormwater. 

Additionally, you will work with the stormwater permit teams writing and implementing statewide stormwater permits in the Permit and Technical Services section and the Municipal Unit in permit planning and updates to the statewide stormwater manuals. You will work with unit engineers, scientists, planners, hydrogeologists, management, permittees, industry, other state and federal agencies, and the public. At Ecology, we have a strong emphasis on public service and a healthy work-life balance.

What you will do:

• Develop and interpret regulatory and technical guidance, research and current science for the treatment of 6PPDQ in stormwater.
• Meet with Tribes, environmental groups, and members of the public to report on mitigation efforts, new best management practices (BMPs), research results, proposed guidance, tire manufacturers proposals, and other relevant information regarding 6PPDQ.
• Work with Ecology engineers, permit writers, and permit planners to develop regulations and guidance for the Phase I, Phase II eastern and western, and WSDOT permits and technical manuals.
• Attend and contribute to the Stormwater Technical Team (SWTT) meetings, Muni Team meetings, WSDOT permit meetings, and other relevant workgroups and technical advisory committees.
• Represent the section as an authority in environmental engineering on municipal stormwater management and treatment.
• Attend conferences, communicate with groups, present research findings and results, and updates to the permits and manuals.

 

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