Senior Environmental Engineering Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5)
State of Washington
Lacey, Washington, U.S.
Full-time, Permanent, Flexible/Hybrid
Posted Jan 29, 2026
Flexible/Hybrid
Compensation
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About the role
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen. The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Environmental Engineering Supervisor (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Water Quality Program.
Responsibilities
- Supervise a team of environmental specialists and engineers in the Wastewater and Toxics Reduction Unit of the Water Quality Program.
- Oversee the development and implementation of permits for wastewater discharges, aquatic pesticide applications, and industrial activities.
- Oversee cross-program subject matter experts engaged in the control of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in wastewater and stormwater through research, guidance, permits, and policy development.
- Manage the development and implementation of technical projects to characterize and control PFAS compounds in wastewater and stormwater discharges.
- Oversee senior staff to fulfill Ecology policies and procedures with Whole Effluent Toxicity (WET) Testing, and Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) for permits, non-point source pollution, and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR) projects.
Requirements
- Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington
- Five (5) years of experience in environmental engineering
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
About the Company
The Department of Ecology is deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations.
Job Details
Salary Range
Salary not disclosed
Location
Lacey, Washington, U.S.
Employment Type
Full-time, Permanent, Flexible/Hybrid
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