Experienced Industrial Wastewater Permitting Engineer

Parametrix; Spokane (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Performance-based bonuses

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Bonding Leave

Job summary

Parametrix in Washington state seeks an experienced Industrial Wastewater Engineer to support the Greater Washington EP&C team in planning, permitting, design, and improvement of wastewater systems. You’ll handle NPDES/state permits, serve as a technical resource, and mentor junior staff while balancing budgets and schedules.

The role requires a PE license in WA/OR or ability to obtain within a year, a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical, or related engineering discipline; a master’s preferred.
• Five+ years designing and permitting wastewater projects.
• PE license in WA or OR, or ability to obtain within one year.
• Strong knowledge of wastewater permitting and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret regulatory requirements and develop the policies, plans, and procedures needed to support compliance.
• Track, review, and assess federal, state, and local legislation and regulations related to stormwater and discharges to surface water and groundwater.
• Prepare compliance documents, technical reports, and other written materials related to NPDES and state-specific discharge permits.
• Prepare permit applications, renewal applications, modifications, and regulatory agency reports.
• Develop water balances, process flow diagrams, and process equipment recommendations.
• Support the planning, design, rehabilitation, and improvement of municipal and industrial wastewater systems.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, engineers, and other technical professionals.
• Mentor developing engineers and technical staff in wastewater permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Manage assigned work within established budgets, schedules, and resource plans while maintaining high-quality technical outcomes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

NPDES permits

Wastewater permitting

Mentoring

Communication

Project budget & schedules

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Parametrix in Washington state seeks an experienced Industrial Wastewater Engineer to support the Greater Washington EP&C team in planning, permitting, design, and improvement of wastewater systems. You’ll handle NPDES/state permits, serve as a technical resource, and mentor junior staff while balancing budgets and schedules.

The role requires a PE license in WA/OR or ability to obtain within a year, a Bachelor's in engineering, 5+ years of relevant experience, and strong regulatory knowledge.