Salary : $76,944.00 - $119,976.00 Annually
Location : King County - Shoreline, WA
Job Type: Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-TCPP1132-04021
Department: Dept. of Ecology
Division: Toxics Cleanup
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

Description

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring an Environmental Cleanup Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2 or 3)within the .
This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2027. This funding is highly likely to be renewed for the next bi-annual budget cycle.
Location:

Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA.
The salary listed includes 5% premium pay due to the position location in King County.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
You will need to be in-office 3-4 days per week for the first two weeks during onboarding. Thereafter, you may telework most of your work time with in-person meetings and activities at the Everett Smelter Site up to 2-3 days per week for a few hours, depending on site activities, such as meeting residents, contractors, etc.
Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

Apply by May 28, 2026.
This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

Duties
As the Environmental Cleanup Engineer, you will provide environmental and construction expertise on the cleanup of complex sites, including area-wide sites such as the Everett Smelter Project (ESP). This is a high-priority cleanup site with extensive arsenic and lead contamination on the former Asarco Smelter property. This contamination continues to impact residential properties and parks as well as industrial land. With approximately 100 residential properties currently affected by smelter contamination, you will evaluate appropriate methods of cleanup with your project team. Applying environmental engineering techniques and principles related to contaminated site cleanup, you will review contractor cleanup designs and other engineering submittals, conduct contractor oversight, and propose solutions to complex environmental engineering problems.

In addition, around 14 areas in the lowland area will require cleanup -- methods include soil removal or capping.

This is an opportunity to perform impactful cleanup and project management work as an environmental engineer in direct service of the residents in the Northwest region of Washington.
What you will do:

Review and provide recommendations on environmental engineering reports, plans, estimates, and specifications for site cleanups with multifaceted engineering impacts to sediments, water, and uplands.
Plan and oversee design and construction projects at cleanup sites.
Offer technical advice to staff and policy staff on evaluating engineering alternatives to resolve controversial environmental issues.
Evaluate and document contractor performance; provide oversight of contract engineering work.
Assist with review of budget requests and estimates for contractor support needed on cleanup sites.

Learn more about what it is like to be an Engineer at the Department of Ecology
Qualifications
This position offers an in-training plan and may be filled at the Environmental Engineer (EE) 2 or 3 level, depending on your qualifications. If you qualify at the EE2 level and are hired, you will progress through an in-training plan to become an EE3 within a specified time period.
For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our

Required Qualifications:
At the Environmental Engineer 2 level (In-Training)
Pay Range 62, $6,412 - $8,620 monthly
Six years of experience and/or education as described below:

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.

Examples of how to qualify:

6 years of experience.
5 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
4 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree).
3 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
2 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree.
2 years of experience AND an Engineer-in-Training Certificate.
1 year of experience AND a Master's degree or above.

At the Environmental Engineer 3 level (Goal Class)
Pay Range 68, $7,436 - $9,998 monthly

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington AND
Three years of experience in environmental engineering which includes demonstrating:
- Engineering Plan Development or Review: Ability to develop, evaluate, and approve engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and technical documents by applying engineering principles, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance practices in order to ensure that proposed actions are technically sound, feasible, compliant, and defensible.

NOTE: Requirements for professional registration as an engineer in the state of Washington are eight years of professional experience (which may include up to four years of college-level engineering education) and successful completion of sixteen 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 months of appointment to this class.
To qualify at both Environmental Engineer 2 or 3 levels, experience must includethe following:

Principles and Practices of Environmental Engineering: Ability to apply foundational environmental engineering concepts and standard practices in order to assess conditions, develop solutions, and support actions that meet technical and regulatory expectations.
Environmental Regulation Knowledge: Knowledge of or experience working in accordance with environmental regulations, such as Model Toxics Control Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act, or similar regulations.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
At the Environmental Engineer 3 level: Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington.

NOTE: Individuals who are licensed as professional engineers in another U.S. jurisdiction or foreign country and wish to apply for this position must qualify for licensure in Washington State by comity. Applicants are responsible for reviewing and ensuring they meet Washington's comity requirements before submitting application materials. Licensing requirements can be found on the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors website:
Desired Qualifications:

Hazardous Materials Training: Initial 40-hour hazardous materials training followed by annual 8-hour refresher training
Design Development: Ability to direct the development of designs involving environmental engineering theory and judgment, to ensure technically sound and compliant project outcomes.
Intergovernmental Collaboration: Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, state, and federal officials, to ensure effective coordination and successful project implementation.
Project Planning and Administration: Ability to plan, promote, and administer projects, for timely delivery, clear priorities, and alignment with program goals.
Technical Analysis and Reporting: Ability to analyze significant environmental engineering data and write evaluative reports, for accurate decision-making and high-quality regulatory or technical documentation.
Budget and Contract Management: Experience with budget and contract management, to ensure responsible financial stewardship and effective oversight of contracted work.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills, to support clear information sharing when communicating technical, scientific information to non-technical audiences.

If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit .
Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach:

Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
Resume (required)

Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may be considered incomplete.

For detailed application information, please visit our
Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
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If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.

Questions?

For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Dhroov Shivjiani at [click to reveal email address]Dhroov.Shivjiani@ecy.wa.gov.
If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at [click to reveal email address]careers@ecy.wa.gov

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), , 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 *Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore , check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
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More than Just a Paycheck!
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:
The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave
Leave Sharing

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026
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Have you ever worked for the Department of Ecology in any capacity including: Permanent, Non-permanent, Project, Intern, or Volunteer?

How did you hear about this job?

Community Based Organization
Community / Technical College
Ecology Employee
Ecology Recruiter
Ecology Jobs Page
Facebook
Job Board
Job Fair
LinkedIn
Newspaper
Other State Agency
Other Website
Professional Association
Twitter
University Job Board
WorkSource
Other

If you selected Community Based Organization, Community / Technical College, Job Board, Job Fair, LinkedIn Group, Newspaper, Other State Agency, Other Website, Professional Association, University Job Board, WorkSource, or Other, please share which one.
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How many years of experience do you have in environmental engineering?Please include any experience gained through employment, internships, and/or volunteer positions. Note that experience gained from academic coursework, class projects, or other degree requirements is assessed in later questions.

One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
Five years
Six or more years
None of the above

Please provide additional details to support your response above. The following information is needed: position title(s), specific duties, and periods of employment. Make sure your response specifically addresses the qualification above. An incomplete answer, including "please see resume" may remove you from further consideration.
06

Please describe your ability to develop, evaluate, and approve engineering plans, drawings, specifications, and technical documents to ensure they are technically sound, feasible, compliant with regulatory requirements, and defensible:

None - I have no experience developing or reviewing engineering plans, drawings, specifications, or related technical documents.
Foundational - I can assist with preparing or reviewing engineering documents under close supervision and can identify straightforward issues with guidance.
Intermediate - I can independently develop or review standard engineering plans and technical documents, applying engineering principles and regulatory requirements to most project components.
Advanced - I can lead the development, evaluation, and approval of complex engineering plans and specifications, integrating regulatory, technical, and quality assurance requirements with minimal oversight.
Expert - I am a technical resource for complex engineering document development and review; I mentor others, ensure defensibility and regulatory compliance for multifaceted cleanup designs, and routinely advise teams on best practices.

How would you describe your ability to apply environmental engineering concepts and standard practices to assess site or project conditions, develop technically sound solutions, and support decisions that meet regulatory and program expectations:

None - I have no practical experience applying environmental engineering principles in project or regulatory contexts.
Foundational - I can apply basic concepts with supervision and contribute to routine tasks but still require guidance on more complex assessments or solutions.
Intermediate - I can independently apply standard engineering practices to most tasks and contribute to developing solutions, seeking guidance for unusual or complex situations.
Advanced - I can lead technical evaluations for complex environmental remediation projects, integrate multiple lines of engineering analysis, and develop defensible remediation approaches with minimal oversight.
Expert - I am a recognized resource in environmental engineering practice; I regularly lead or advise on complex evaluations, and advise teams on innovative or difficult environmental cleanup methods.

Please indicate your knowledge of, or experience working in accordance with, environmental regulations such as the Model Toxics Control Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Clean Water Act, or similar regulatory frameworks:

None - I have no familiarity or experience working with environmental regulatory frameworks.
Foundational - I have basic awareness of major regulatory concepts or terminology but limited hands-on application.
Intermediate - I understand key regulatory requirements and can apply them appropriately to routine tasks with some guidance.
Advanced - I can independently interpret and apply regulatory requirements to a variety of project scenarios and support regulatory compliance decisions.
Expert - I have deep, broad knowledge of environmental regulations and regularly provide authoritative guidance or lead compliance strategy.

Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington, or another state with registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington?

If yes, please list your Professional Engineer license(s) and the state(s) it is from. If none, put N/A.
11

Do you have an active National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) record? If yes, please provide your NCEES ID Number. If no, please indicate "No Record".
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What is your level of education?

30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits
60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree)
90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits
Bachelor's degree
Engineer-in-Training Certificate
Master's degree or above
None of the above

If you have college credits or a degree, please list your major(s) or field(s) of study and any degree(s) earned. If you don't have this education, put N/A.
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The State of Washington and the Department of Ecology, play a vital role in fostering a Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive, and Respectful (DEIR) workplace and contributing to equitable outcomes for the communities we serve. We view DEIR through a broad lens including: race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. We believe it is everyone's job to contribute to a DEIR workplace. What experiences have you had working with people whose backgrounds are very different from your own? What impact did those experiences have on how you worked?
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Are you able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license?

I understand that Ecology does not use the E-Verify system and is unable to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Required Question

Environmental Cleanup Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2 or 3)

Environmental Cleanup Engineer (Environmental Engineer 2 or 3)

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