Lead Water Quality Engineer II — Remote/Hybrid WA

Washington State Health Care Authority; Lacey (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Lead Water Quality Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) to oversee wastewater and reclaimed water facilities in the Water Quality Program. The role bridges planning, design, permitting, and field oversight, with mentoring responsibilities for staff engineers and collaboration with facility owners and operators in Washington state.

The position allows telework with a minimum in-office presence, and requires registration as a Professional Engineer

Qualifications

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington or equivalent.
• Five years of environmental engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, and construction of wastewater and reclaimed water systems.
• Provide regulatory oversight of operations at wastewater treatment and reuse facilities.
• Manage financial assistance programs for clean water infrastructure projects.
• Mentor staff-level engineers.
• Draft permit conditions and oversee permits for compliance.
• Conduct facility inspections and provide regulatory assistance.
• Improve unit business processes and collaborate with Ecology staff.
• Help the public understand permits and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Environmental engineering

Regulatory oversight

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Lead Water Quality Engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) to oversee wastewater and reclaimed water facilities in the Water Quality Program. The role bridges planning, design, permitting, and field oversight, with mentoring responsibilities for staff engineers and collaboration with facility owners and operators in Washington state.

The position allows telework with a minimum in-office presence, and requires registration as a Professional Engineer