Washington State Department of Ecology · 7 hours ago
Air and Waste Management Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3)
Richland, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring an Air and Waste Management Engineer within the Nuclear Waste Program. This role involves providing professional engineering expertise for the Hanford site-wide Air Operating Permit and ensuring compliance with state and federal air quality regulations.
Environmental EngineeringNatural ResourcesWaste ManagementWater
No H1B
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
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
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Elijah Keimig, SHRM-SCP, CDP®
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Kelsey Denham
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