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Environment Engineer (EE2/EE3) DOH8672


Environmental Engineer 3 (EE3) OR Environmental Engineer 2 (EE2)

Fulltime – Permanent – Homebased/Fieldwork


Join Our Team at the Department of Health – Protecting Washington’s Drinking Water


The Department of Health’s Environmental Public Health Division is dedicated to improving health through healthy environments. The Office of Drinking Water (ODW) diligently works to protect the health of the people of Washington by assuring safe and reliable drinking water. We are looking for an Engineer to join our team.  Our ideal candidate is a licensed professional engineer who has worked in drinking water systems and can contribute their design experience to help mentor junior engineering staff and work with water systems to address complex issues. 


However, we also welcome junior engineers who have an interest in public health and are on the path to becoming a licensed engineer.  We will meet you at your level of engineering experience as we bring you onto our team and we have a very robust mentoring program to support you in learning the practice of engineering, which is so important for new engineers entering the profession.  You will be overseen by licensed engineers and gain the work experience needed to qualify for the WA State PE exam.


In both positions, you will represent the ODW on the regional engineering team, administering the regional drinking water program in assigned counties under the supervision of your Engineering Supervisor. This position includes a combination of fieldwork and home-based office work.  The fieldwork component requires in-person inspections across the state (with a focus in your assigned counties), public meetings, technical assistance visits, and emergency response investigations.  The home-based office work includes reviews of water system infrastructure designs, planning documents, treatment reporting reviews, and general coordination and correspondence inside and outside the organization.   


In the Environmental Engineer 3 or the Environmental Engineer 2 position, you’ll use engineering expertise to protect public health by:

  • Regulating public water systems to ensure adequate quality and quantity of water supply.
  • Attend in-person local municipality or partner meetings providing technical assistance to local health jurisdictions, state and federal agencies, water system owners and operators, community officials, consulting engineers, and citizen groups.
  • Conduct sanitary surveys and inspect water systems.
  • Providing technical review of water system plans and design documents.
  • Responding to drinking water emergencies or completing specialty assignments to coordinate regional office efforts in certain subject areas.  

Join us in our mission to create healthy communities by ensuring access to safe drinking water across Washington State.


Required Qualifications (you must meet ONE of the provided options and any additional criteria listed)

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. 


Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.


Required Qualifications for the EE2


  • Option 1: A bachelor's degree or higher with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering. AND One (1) year of experience in a supportive or internship role providing technical assistance or consultation concerning water, wastewater, or other water resource areas.

  • Option 2: Certified as an Engineer-in-Training (EIT)


Desired Qualifications for the EE2

  • Two years of environmental engineering experience in drinking water or a related field.
  • Experience with public water systems, project management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Communication skills to explain technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to collaborate with state agencies, local jurisdictions, and water system operators.


Required Qualifications for the EE3

  • Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Washington or ability to obtain licensure through comity within six months from date of hire.
AND
  • One or more years of experience working in the field of environmental engineering or public health administration with state and federal drinking water regulations as a water utility employee, consultant, or working for a state or county drinking water program.


Desired Qualifications for the EE3

  • A bachelor's degree or higher from an ABET-accredited engineering program with a major study in one of the following engineering fields: sanitary, civil, geotechnical, water resource, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or related field.
  • Three or more years of experience working in the field of environmental engineering or public health administration with state and federal drinking water regulations as a water utility employee, consultant, or working for a state or county drinking water program.
  • One or more years of experience designing, operating, or working with surface water treatment plants.
  • Experience in explaining technical information to diverse audiences to collaborate with state agencies, local jurisdictions, and water system operators.


Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.


We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.


Conditions of Employment:


Positions are covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. 


I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

  • Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).  When necessary to perform the core functions of the position, work in excess of 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends.
  • Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.  
  • Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.
  • Work indoors at a desk/workstation (including a home-based office) the majority of a workday, in an open office environment with possible conversation and other noise distractions, with or without accommodation.
  • Legally operate a state- or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation.   Travel during the day and at night, and in snow and rain conditions.  Travel alone and with another person and stay out of town overnight for several days at a time, as needed, to meet the demands of the position.
  • Conduct field work and attend community meetings both during normal work hours and evenings. 
  • Field work may include the need to traverse difficult terrain and move within drinking water facilities.  
  • Safely move/relocate objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.




APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter. 


In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.

Do attach the following:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • DD-214 (if applicable)


Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year


Do not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed:

  • REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos. 
  • Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)
  • Certifications or Diplomas
  • Projects or Portfolios
  • Letters of Recommendation


Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:  We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.  


DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity. 


Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Andrea Thieme at (360) 918-6601 orandrea.thieme@doh.wa.gov.  For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov. Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.  


Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. 



Qualifications

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. 


Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration. 


Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

Date Posted
07/18/2025
Job Reference
DOH8672
Organization
Dept. of Health, Environmental Public Health (EPH)
Location
Multiple Locations - Western Washington, WA
Category
Engineering
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