Environmental Engineer 2 (Lacey, WA)

Environmental Engineer 2

Washington State Parks and Recreation

Location: Lacey, WA

Closes: This posting is open until filled with a first review date of May 26th. The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hire at any time after the first review. It is in the candidates' best interest to apply as soon as possible.

This recruitment is for one permanent, full-time, Environmental Engineer 2 for Parks Development- Facilities Programs located in Lacey, WA. In this role, you will provide professional environmental engineering services to the Agency under the general guidance/direction of Registered Professional Engineers. The position supports the planning, design, permitting, and construction of projects, with a primary focus on implementation of the Agency's ADA Remediation Plan and compliance with federal accessibility requirements.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for environmental engineering and a heart for public service. We are looking for someone who enjoys working and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team that consists of licensed engineers, architects, landscape architects, and planners designing and overseeing construction of repairs to and improvements for facilities across Washington State.

Telework: This position offers hybrid telework flexibility, if approved by the supervisor, though frequent in-office and on-site attendance is required to meet business needs. The default assigned work location of all Parks positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides independent, professional level recommendations concerning all aspects of engineering design, permitting, and construction under the general guidance of a licensed Professional Engineer.
• As a design engineer working in a collaborative team environment, responsible for preparation of engineering reports/studies, contract drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital development projects, including implementation of the ADA Remediation Plan, including:
• Design and development of accessibility improvements to remove identified barriers in compliance with ADA standards, the ADA Remediation Plan, and settlement agreement requirements.
• Integration of ADA compliance into capital project design, including accessible routes, parking, restrooms, campgrounds and public-use facilities.
• Design of bio-engineered channel stabilization systems.
• Design of buildings, retaining walls, piling, marine structures, and other park infrastructure.
• Analysis/design of stormwater systems in accordance with state and local regulations.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of watersheds and drainage systems.
• Analysis and design of on-site sewage, sewer conveyance, and pumping systems.
• Analysis and design of potable water systems, wells, treatment facilities, and reservoirs.
• Design of roadways, parking areas, and trails, including ADA-compliant access features.
• Act as Field Engineer/Project Manager performing construction site inspections, making recommendations and/or design field engineered revisions as required, negotiating change orders, preparing contract payments, preparing contract closeout documentation, and handling first level contract disputes and claims.
• Travel to conduct field investigations as required to support engineering design and ADA remediation planning.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree* with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, or a closely related field. *Reliant work experience may substitute for education year for year up to 4 years.
• Two (2) years of civil/environmental engineering experience.
• Valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver's license.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• An Engineer-In-Training Certificate.

Core Competencies:

• Technical Expertise in Environmental and Civil Engineering: demonstrates in-depth knowledge of environmental and civil engineering principles, practices, and codes, especially in the areas of stormwater, wastewater, potable water, and structural design.
• Project Management and Construction Oversight: manages project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively; oversees construction activities and contractor performance to ensure project completion aligns with quality, time, and budget expectations.
• Collaboration and Team Leadership: works effectively in multidisciplinary teams; leads and supervises technical staff in both office and field settings to ensure project objectives are met.
• Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: clearly communicates technical information in both written and verbal formats; engages effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, and consultants.
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving: applies logical and innovative approaches to design challenges and construction issues; conducts field investigations and adjusts designs or approaches as needed.
• Take action to learn and grow: considering and incorporating new information and different perspectives.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others: collaborating with others to overcome challenges and find solutions.

Working Conditions: This position will work M-F 8:00 am to 5pm. This work is typically 85% office and 15% traveling or visiting the work sites, some overnight travel maybe required depending on the park locations. Field work may include rough terrain and enclosed spaces.