Cleanup Project Manager / Periodic Reviewer (Environmental Engineer 2 or 3)

DGS Office of External Affairs; Lacey (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Ecology seeks a Cleanup Project Manager / Periodic Reviewer to manage contaminated sites under the Model Toxics Control Act and lead periodic reviews of completed cleanup sites in the Southwest Region.

This Environmental Engineer 2 or 3 position involves planning and directing cleanup projects, conducting field inspections, reviewing technical documents, negotiating orders, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience (EE2) or three years (EE3) in environmental engineering, with expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental engineering, site assessment, or project management.
• Professional Engineering license or Engineer-in-Training Certificate required for EE2; Professional Engineer registration in Washington required for EE3
• Bachelor's degree or higher in sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical engineering or related field
• Demonstrated competence in evaluating engineering designs, reviewing technical studies, and conducting field investigations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with consultants, responsible parties, local governments, and the public

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct cleanup projects
• Conduct field inspections
• Review technical documents
• Negotiate orders and ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations
• Support mission to protect Washington communities and environment through effective site remediation

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Site assessment

Environmental engineering

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical engineering or related field

Job description

The Department of Ecology seeks a Cleanup Project Manager / Periodic Reviewer to manage contaminated sites under the Model Toxics Control Act and lead periodic reviews of completed cleanup sites in the Southwest Region. This Environmental Engineer 2 or 3 position involves planning and directing cleanup projects, conducting field inspections, reviewing technical documents, negotiating orders, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The role supports the department's mission to protect Washington's communities and environment through effective site remediation.

Key Qualifications

• Six years of experience (for EE2) or three years (for EE3) in environmental engineering, with expertise in regulatory compliance, environmental engineering, site assessment, or project management
• Professional Engineering license or Engineer-in-Training Certificate required for EE2; Professional Engineer registration in Washington required for EE3
• Bachelor's degree or higher in sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical engineering or related field
• Demonstrated competence in evaluating engineering designs, reviewing technical studies, and conducting field investigations
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with consultants, responsible parties, local governments, and the public