Civil/Environmental Engineer - Environmental Engineer 2 and 3

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
 CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER
 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER 2 AND 3 

Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP)
 Olympia, Washington – Thurston County 

Two (2) Positions– Environmental Engineer 2 (EE2)

One (1) Position – Environmental Engineer 3 (EE3)

This recruitment has been extended and will be posted until October 2, 2024. Application review is ongoing, please submit your applications materials as soon as possible. This recruitment may be closed at any time.

Selected candidates will be hired into either class based on qualifications – this recruitment does not offer an in-training option. 

Depending on which level you are hired at, your monthly salary will be as follows: 

Environmental Engineer 2: $ 5,783 - $7,779 

Environmental Engineer 3: $ 6,705 - $9,021

Picture yourself,

Providing engineering expertise for the review and evaluation of proposals or existing environmental permits and permit applications.

In this dynamic role, 

Provide administrative support for projects by collecting data, providing project documentation, and training staff.

With your experience, 

Review and/or approve detailed engineering plans and specifications, site plans, engineering reports and/or the operation and maintenance of environmental systems.

We are seeking a candidate, 

Who models WDFW values: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

Depending on the qualifications, expectations of the position’s duties and level of supervision may vary. Typical work may include one (1) or more of the following:

Design or manage engineering projects: 

• Prepare preliminary engineering designs, cost estimates, feasibility studies, final engineering designs, plans and specifications utilizing technical design and analysis skills in civil, structural, hydraulic, and environmental engineering to support the Department’s mission.
• Review and/or approve detailed engineering plans and specifications, site plans, engineering reports and/or the operation and maintenance of environmental systems.
• Develop project scopes of work.
• Develop and monitor project schedules.
• Work with and manage construction crews.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate with applicable parties for environmental permits, regulatory orders and environmental plans and monitoring programs for assigned program(s).

Manage public works contracts and architects/engineers contracts: 

• Administer and act as the Department's representative for public works contracts, and architects/engineers contracts for the design of Department capital construction projects.
• Manage public works contracts and contractors and manage architects/engineers contracts and consultants.
• Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.

Create and manage budgets:

• Develop and monitor project budgets.
• Assist in budget implementation, forecasts, and administration.

Qualifications

To be considered for an Environmental Engineer 2: 

• An Engineer-In-Training Certificate OR a Bachelor's degree with a major study in one (1) of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental or related field.  

     AND

• Two (2) years of environmental engineering experience.

OR 

• A Master's degree with major study in one (1) of the following engineering fields: sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, or related field.

     AND

• One (1) year of experience in environmental engineering.

To be considered for an Environmental Engineer 3: 

• An Engineer-In-Training Certificate OR a Bachelor's degree with a major study in one (1) of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental or related field.  

     AND

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

     AND

• Three (3) years of environmental engineering experience.

OR 

• A Master's degree with major study in one of the following engineering fields:  sanitary, water resource, civil, geotechnical, environmental, or related field.

     AND 

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

     AND

• Two (2) years of experience in environmental engineering. 

Please Note: 

• A Ph.D. in one (1) of the above engineering fields will substitute for two (2) years of environmental engineering experience.
• Requirements for registration as a professional engineer in the state of Washington are eight (8) years of professional experience (which may include up to four (4) years of college-level engineering education) and successful completion of sixteen (16) hours of professional licensing exams. Applicants qualifying through the licensing equivalency option must achieve professional registration as an engineer in the state of Washington within six (6) months of appointment to this class.

The Environmental Engineer 2 and Environmental 3 must also have: 

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid Driver’s License.

Supplemental Information:

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume. 
• Three professional references.