Environmental Engineer
$90.58kFHLB Des Moines
- # Environmental EngineerApplyremote type: Hybrid (telework 2 days or less per week)locations: Seattle, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 14, 2026 (14 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ-0000131558**Job Description**## UW Facilities (UWF) has an outstanding opportunity for a **Facilities Project Engineer / Architect** to join the team.Engineering Services is a team of engineers, architects, drafters, engineering assistants, and records staff that is responsible for all UW Facilities information and design standards.Our professional staff provide an array of services utilizing their technical expertise for the University to perform design and construction reviews; commissioning; troubleshooting support for capital projects, operations and maintenance; and other engineering and architectural needs.## The Environmental Engineer ensures University-wide compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations across the full lifecycle of campus facilities—planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance. This role provides strategic environmental engineering leadership for a large, complex institution with diverse facility types and environmentally sensitive surroundings.The position protects human health and the environment, reduces institutional risk and liability, and ensures compliance is achieved in a practical, cost‐effective manner aligned with the University’s mission. The Environmental Engineer works closely with Facilities leadership, Capital Project teams, Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Sustainability, regulators, and external consultants to integrate environmental stewardship into daily operations and long‐range capital planning.## ## **Key Responsibilities****Environmental Compliance & Program Leadership*** Lead University-wide environmental compliance strategy, including long‐range planning for emerging regulations.* Develop policies, procedures, and programs that reduce regulatory risk and support sustainability and decarbonization goals.* Prepare environmental “programming” documents that guide capital investments and multi‐year compliance initiatives.**Capital Project Support*** Provide environmental engineering leadership during programming, design review, construction, commissioning, and turnover of major capital projects, including large and complex facilities.* Ensure environmental requirements are integrated into project scope, schedule, and budget.* Oversee environmental permitting and compliance documentation for construction projects.**Consultant Oversight & Fiscal Stewardship*** Develop scopes of work and participate in consultant selection.* Direct and review consultant performance, technical deliverables, and cost proposals.* Manage budgets and funding requests for environmental programs, ensuring cost‐effective compliance.**Technical Judgment & Problem Solving*** Interpret and apply complex environmental regulations across diverse facilities and activities.* Resolve conflicts between regulatory requirements, project objectives, cost, and risk.* Lead technical response and corrective actions during environmental incidents.**Reporting, Monitoring & Operations*** Oversee required environmental monitoring and regulatory reporting (e.g., air emissions, stormwater, GHG/HFC).* Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness of compliance data in coordination with internal partners.**Standards, Coordination & Special Assignments*** Manage the environmental section of the Facilities Design Standards.* Coordinate with EH&S, legal counsel, sustainability, and external agencies as needed.* Participate in emergency response, inspections, and business continuity activities as needed.Other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications**To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.**Minimum Qualifications****Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.*** Bachelor’s degree in environmental or civil engineering* 5 years of relevant professional experience within the environmental engineering field.* Ability to develop, plan, direct, train and coordinate effective engineering programs and work with maintenance teams to comply with environmental regulations.* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; e.g. clients, regulatory agencies and personnel, health/safety professionals, consultants, management, peers, etc. to accomplish goals that are in the best interest of the university.* Ability to work independently.* Effective verbal and written communication skills.* High degree of professionalism, integrity and ownership needed; must be customer-focused and results-oriented, innovative, creative, highly motivated, and team-oriented.* Familiarity with facilities-related computer software, including design tools, construction management software, computerized maintenance management systems, and the full Microsoft Office suite of applications.* Ability to respond to emergency situations and changing needs.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ## ## **Desired Qualifications*** Ability to acquire a Professional Engineers License in WA State.* Certification as a Professional Registered Engineer with the State of Washington.* Accreditation as an AHERA Building Inspector (capable of performing asbestos surveys) or ability to complete within 6 months of employment.* Accreditation as an AHERA Project Designer (capable of developing asbestos abatement design documents) or ability to complete within 6 months of employment.* Successful completion of a US EPA-sponsored 72-hour Lead Training Program for Supervisors and Contractors or ability to complete within 6 months of employment.* Successful completion of a Washington State Department of Ecology-sponsored 40-hour RCRA (Hazardous Waste) Training Program or ability to complete within 6 months of employment.* Successful completion of a 24-hour EPA-sponsored Hazardous Materials Sampling Training Program or ability to complete within 6 months of employment.## ## **Working Conditions*** Must be able to work in mechanical/electrical spaces, utility tunnels, outdoors, confined spaces, around operating equipment such as boilers, pumps and transformers, and on active construction sites.* While usual hours fall within standard business hours, work may be required during hours beyond standard business hours including weekends.* Must be able to move/lift 50 pounds.* Professional travel may be required.* Must have a valid Washington Driver License.* Must be able to work in non-smoking environment.* Regular and predictable attendance is required.**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details****Pay Range Minimum:**$90,576.00 annual**Pay Range Maximum:**$135,864.00 annual**Other Compensation:**-**Benefits:**For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift (United States of America)**Temporary or Regular?**This is a regular position**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**100.00%**Union/Bargaining Unit:**Not Applicable**About the UW**Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.**Our Commitment**The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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