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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Toxics Reduction Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2) (In-Training)

Thurston County – Lacey, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$59K/yr - $99K/yr

The Washington State Department of Ecology is seeking a Toxics Reduction Engineer to join their Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program. This role involves providing engineering consultation to businesses in Washington State, focusing on pollution prevention, safer chemical use, and resource conservation.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide engineering consultation to Washington State businesses related to pollution prevention and toxic reduction

Conduct technical assistance visits to review a facilities operations, collect baseline information, and identify opportunities for pollution prevention and toxic reduction

Work with Washington state businesses to implement toxic reduction projects focused on promoting safer alternatives, eliminating toxic chemical use, reducing hazardous waste generation, and conserving resources

Qualification

Environmental engineeringTechnical assistancePollution preventionHazardous waste managementGreen engineeringSafer chemical useAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

Experience in environmental engineering

Education involving a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must complete 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within 6 months

Preferred

Work experience within the fields of waste reduction, pollution prevention, green chemistry, safer alternative selection, or energy and water conservation

Knowledge of industrial processes involving hazardous substances, generation of hazardous or solid wastes, air emissions and wastewater discharges

Ability to prepare high quality materials for technical information (written and through presentation) with clarity to a wide audience

Ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and exercise the soft skills needed to network within business and academic communities