Air and Waste Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3)

Washington Department of Natural Resources; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Public employee retirement

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition waiver

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

The Washington Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Air and Waste Management Engineer within the Nuclear Waste Program based in Richland, Washington. This position involves assessing and managing air operating permits, collaborating with various agencies, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Applicants should be a registered Professional Engineer with at least three years of environmental engineering experience. The role offers flexible telework options, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in environmental engineering.
• Valid driver's license.
• Meet U.S. Department of Energy badge requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate the Sitewide Air Operating Permit.
• Conduct engineering reviews of Hanford waste sites.
• Prepare inspection reports for air compliance inspections.

Skills

Environmental engineering

Permit evaluation

Regulatory compliance

Negotiation

Collaboration

Education

Professional Engineer registration in Washington

Job description

Description

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen.

The Department of Ecology is hiring an Air and Waste Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3) within the Nuclear Waste Program.

Location

• Richland Field Office, Richland, WA.
• Must live within commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule

• Telework and flexible schedule options; at least one day every two weeks required in the office.
• Schedules are dependent on position needs and may change.

Application Timeline

Apply by June 14, 2026. Position remains open until filled.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) to serve as an Environmental Engineer for the Hanford site‑wide Air Operating Permit and Notice of Construction (NOC) approval orders. In this role:

• Review and evaluate the Sitewide Air Operating Permit and its modifications.
• Assess new or proposed approval orders and prepare permit materials.
• Provide recommendations for enforcement actions in line with state and federal air, dangerous waste, and CERCLA regulations.
• Conduct engineering reviews of operation and maintenance requirements for Hanford waste sites and facilities.
• Represent Ecology as a subject‑matter expert and collaborate with national laboratories, state and federal agencies, and industry.
• Prepare inspection reports and recommend enforcement actions as part of air compliance inspections.
• Negotiate and develop permit requirements and appear on cleanup issue discussions with other agencies and the public.

Qualifications

Required:

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington or an equivalent state.
• Three (3) years of environmental engineering experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Meet U.S. Department of Energy badge requirements for Hanford Site access.
• Complete initial 40‑hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and annual refresher training.

Preferred:

• Experience performing environmental engineering reviews of plans and specifications, dangerous waste, water, and air permits, and CERCLA/MTCA remedial documents.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; public employee retirement; vacation, sick leave, and holidays; tuition waiver; life and disability insurance; and other standard state benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects diversity, equity, and inclusion for all applicants.

Collective Bargaining

This position is covered by a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).