Senior Industrial Permits Engineer and Stormwater Technical Expert (Environmental Engineer 5)
State of WashingtonAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-WQ3375-03991
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 Industrial Permits Engineer and Stormwater Technical Expert (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Water Quality Program.
Location:
- Southwest Region 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 pay period is required in the office.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- Apply by May 27, 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
Our 11-person industrial operations unit is a dedicated team protecting water quality and we are seeking a senior environmental engineer/permit writer who will write and manage water quality permits for industrial facilities within our southwest region. In this position, you will serve as an expert in stormwater modeling, and stormwater conveyance and treatment and will be providing engineering technical assistance support, and engineering document reviews related to managing stormwater discharges from industrial facilities to comply with State Surface Water Quality Standards (WAC 173-201A) and Groundwater Quality Standards (WAC 173-200). You will be conducting inspections and assessing compliance for industrial facilities.
This position is dynamic and interesting and involves learning about, and working with, a variety of industrial facility types, processes, and treatment types. The different industry types and water treatment technology are constantly evolving and provide continual learning opportunities and development of engineering skills.
What you will do:
- Write and manage National Pollution Elimination System (NPDES) and State Waste Discharge Permits for industrial facilities.
- Conduct inspections at large, heavily industrial facilities
- Provide engineering/technical assistance to permittees.
- Respond to questions and concerns from interested parties.
- Provide engineering/technical assistance to other Water Quality Program staff.
- Monitor and assess compliance with permit requirements and water quality standards.
- Lead the Section in stormwater modeling and stormwater conveyance and treatment for industrial facilities.
- Provide mentorship to younger engineers within our unit.
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