Industrial Engineer jobs in Lacey, WA

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Water Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill an Industrial Permits Licensed Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3) position. 

This position is located in our Southwest Region Office (SWRO) in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

In this position, you will use your communication and technical skills to help explain water quality laws and regulations to wastewater treatment facilities, and administer water quality permits, in order to reduce impacts to surrounding waters.

You will be responsible for managing industrial individual NPDES, state industrial user, and state groundwater discharge permits in the Southwest Region. One focus will be to reissue priority discharge permits which are administratively extended (are more than 5 years beyond the original issuance). As a licensed Environmental Engineer, you will administer state and federal water pollution laws, regulations, and permit programs for assigned industries as part of this role. You will review and approve wastewater treatment system engineering reports and may mentor unlicensed engineers.  

Agency Mission: The mission of the Department of Ecology's is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.

Program Mission. The mission of the Water Quality Program is to is to ensure that all aquatic life, and communities in the watershed, experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.      

Tele-work options for this position: This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in “other information.” Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on March 18, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before March 17, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver,  Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP),  Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information 

About the Department of Ecology

Protecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. 

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:

Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. 

As a licensed engineer, you will help protect water resources by performing environmental engineering duties and providing regulatory oversight of industrial wastewater treatment facilities.

As an Industrial Permits Licensed Engineer, you will:

• Write industrial wastewater discharge permits (State & NPDES) for surface water, and groundwater discharges, industrial user (pretreatment) discharges to Publicly Owned Treatment Works, and industrial stormwater discharge permits.  
• Review applications for permits, prepare draft permits and fact sheets, and solicit and respond to comments from permitted entities and the public. 
• Derive permit conditions based on legal and technical requirements for discharge to state waters, including use of mathematical models for mixing zones, considering complex biological, chemical and physical properties of the discharge and receiving environment.  
• Determine the best available technology that is economically feasible in order to treat industrial wastewater and stormwater.
• Review Engineering Reports to assess design criteria and water treatment systems to remove pollutants from industrial process water, washwater, or stormwater.
• Conduct compliance inspections for permit compliance; and provide technical assistance, when needed.
   

• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent
• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent

• Professional Engineering License, State of Washington.  
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

• One year of experience in wastewater treatment plant design and preparing or reviewing treatment system engineering reports for industrial or municipal wastewater treatment facilities.
• Ability to apply negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues to the public.  
• Experience applying the principles and practices of environmental engineering design, industrial waste and stormwater treatment, laws and regulations governing environmental issues. 

NOTE:  Individuals who are interested in applying to this position, and believe they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington based on reciprocity, are responsible for ensuring they meet licensing requirements for the State of Washington prior to submitting their application materials. These requirements can be found at the following website: WA State: Board of Registration for Professional Engineers: How to get your license: Professional engineer by comity. 

• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.   

• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
• A list of three professional references.

• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc. 
• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded. 

Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:

If you have specific questions about the position, please email John Diamant at: john.diamant@ecy.wa.gov  Please do not contact John to inquire about the status of your application. 
 
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov

Why work for Ecology?

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.

Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.

To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

Collective Bargaining: The positions are covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.