Air and Waste Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3)

State of Washington; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Richland, WA is seeking an Environmental Engineer to review and evaluate sitewide air permits, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates must have a Professional Engineer registration and at least three years of experience in environmental engineering. This position allows for telework and offers a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in environmental engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington or equivalent.
• For Washington registration, eight years of professional experience (including up to four years of college‑level engineering education) and completion of sixteen hours of licensing exams.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional engineering review of technical documents supporting air permits.
• Conduct air compliance inspections and prepare reports.
• Negotiate and prepare permit materials.
• Participate in project development and project team meetings; inform managers of schedule and availability.
• Review documents, reports, and permit applications to determine compliance and develop and negotiate permit requirements.
• Represent the agency on Hanford cleanup issues in public presentations, technical and partner meetings, negotiations, and consultations.

Skills

Environmental engineering review

Air compliance inspections

Permit negotiation

Professional communication

Education

Professional Engineer registration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Air and Waste Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3)

Within the Nuclear Waste Program.

Location

Richland Field Office, Richland, WA. You must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule

Eligible for telework and flexible schedule. Minimum one day in office every two weeks, plus any in-person meetings, inspections, training, field work or travel.

Application Timeline

Apply by December 7, 2025. The position remains open until filled. Application review may begin earlier; applications received after the deadline may not be considered.

Overview

As an Environmental Engineer for the Hanford site‑wide Air Operating Permit and Notice of Construction (NOC) approval orders, you will provide professional engineering expertise to review and evaluate sitewide air permits, proposed approval orders, and modifications. You will negotiate and prepare permit materials and recommend enforcement actions to ensure compliance with state and federal air quality, dangerous waste, and CERCLA regulations.

What you will do

• Perform professional engineering review of technical documents supporting air permits and compliance.
• Conduct air compliance inspections, prepare inspection reports, and recommend enforcement actions.
• Apply state and federal permitting and cleanup engineering requirements.
• Participate in project development and project team meetings; inform managers of schedule and availability.
• Review documents, reports, and permit applications to determine compliance and develop and negotiate permit requirements.
• Represent the agency on Hanford cleanup issues in public presentations, technical and partner meetings, negotiations, and consultations.

Required Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington or equivalent registration in another state.
• Three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering.
• For Washington registration, eight years of professional experience (including up to four years of college‑level engineering education) and completion of sixteen hours of licensing exams.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform environmental engineering reviews of plans and specifications, site plans, dangerous waste, water, and air permits, and CERCLA and MTCA remedial documents.

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must meet Department of Energy requirements for a Hanford site access badge.
• Complete initial 40‑hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and annual 8‑hour refresher training.
• If licensed in another state, obtain Washington State Professional Engineer license by comity within six months of hire.

Application Process

• Click “Apply” on the job posting page to complete the online application.
• Attach a cover letter and resume.
• Ensure all application fields are fully completed; incomplete applications may be considered invalid.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, persons of disability, veterans and all other protected categories are encouraged to apply.