Greenhouse Gas Emissions Engineering Specialist (Environmental Engineer 2 or 3) Two Positions

Posting number: 2026-CPRP1335P1336-05273

Department: Dept. of Ecology

Division: Climate Pollution Reduction Program

Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 3

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Engineering, Environmental Services, Public Health, Natural Resources, Sciences, Green-Collar/Environmental

Summary

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

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2027.

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. This position is expected to be in the office for a full workday every Tuesday.

• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by July 12, 2026.

• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Examples of duties

What you will do: 

• Conduct engineering analyses and review protocols, policies, and guidance and technical analyses of greenhouse gas reporting and related rules for facilities, such as power plants and landfills. Calculate and review reported facility carbon or energy intensity.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships and ongoing communication with interested parties and regulated entities.
• Conduct detailed reviews of facility emissions monitoring methodologies and supporting documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements., and assist in development of regulatory guidance.
• Support, collaborate, and communicate with IT staff in application and platform development, and serve as lead tester for IT applications and platforms.
• Participate in agile development activities by providing technical clarifications, contributing to backlog refinement, and reviewing sprint deliverables.
• Define technical needs and functional requirements for greenhouse gas reporting tools in collaboration with IT and program staff.
• Develop and execute user acceptance testing (UAT) scenarios that reflect real-world facility reporting to ensure system functionality and regulatory accuracy.
• Draft technical recommendations that improve greenhouse gas reporting processes, data quality, and program effectiveness. Handle, manage, and protect information that is confidential in nature and may be considered market sensitive.