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Washington State Department of Ecology · 2 days ago

Air and Waste Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3)

Richland, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring an Air and Waste Management Engineer within the Nuclear Waste Program. The role involves providing engineering expertise for air permits and compliance, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations, and participating in the Hanford Site cleanup efforts.

Environmental EngineeringNatural ResourcesWaste ManagementWater

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform professional engineering review of technical documents supporting air permits and compliance with air permits

Perform air compliance inspections, prepare inspection reports, and recommend enforcement actions

Understand, communicate, and apply state and federal engineering requirements for permitting and cleanup

Participate in project development and project team meetings. Inform Section Manager and applicable Project Managers of schedule, availability, and whereabouts. Participate in group processes and on teams both internally and externally

Perform professional engineering and technical review of documents, reports, and permit applications to determine compliance with applicable state and federal air requirements for Hanford and non-Hanford regulated facilities. Develop and negotiate permit requirements

Represent of the agency on Hanford cleanup issues with other agencies, organizations and the public through public presentations, technical meetings, partner meetings, negotiations, and consultations

Qualification

Professional Engineer RegistrationEnvironmental Engineering ExperienceAir Quality RegulationsPermit Compliance InspectionsPublic PresentationsTeam CollaborationNegotiation Skills

Required

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington

Three (3) years of experience in environmental engineering

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Must meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements to acquire and maintain a badge for access to the Hanford Site

Complete initial 40-hour HAZWOPER training within six months of appointment and take annual 8-hour refresher training

Must be able to meet the physical activity requirements for this certification

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington is required for the EE3 level. A PE with a license from a state other than Washington must obtain a Washington State PE license by comity within 6 months of hire

Preferred

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

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

Vacation

Sick, and other Leave

11 Paid Holidays per year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Waiver

Long Term Disability & Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Programs

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Commute Trip Reduction Incentives

Combined Fund Drive

SmartHealth

Company

Washington State Department of Ecology

Working for Ecology offers great benefits — health care, retirement, vacation.

Founded in 1970

Olympia, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://ecology.wa.gov

H1B Sponsorship

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