Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 – Cleaner Air Oregon Project

Oregon Department of Human Services

Project manager and permit writer for Cleaner Air Oregon section at DEQ. Oversee development and approval of toxic air contaminant emissions inventories and risk assessments.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $7,587 - $11,677 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a project manager and permit writer for the Cleaner Air Oregon section at DEQ
Oversee the development, completion, and approval of toxic air contaminant emissions inventories, risk assessments, and risk reduction activities
Working with other technical staff, have overall project responsibility for all phases of the emissions identification and risk assessment process
Independently perform and oversee reviews of facility process flow diagrams, control devices, pollution reduction activities, and associated engineering documents
Develop and draft permits and permit conditions to formalize any reduction requirements or other limitations
Serve as a technical resource for internal and external parties on toxic air contaminant risk assessments, inventories, and emission control technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical, and 4 years of engineering experience
2 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program
A current Professional Engineer (PE) license
If no degree, a current Professional Engineer license (PE), 7 years of engineering experience, and 4 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program are required
Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical, and 3 years of engineering experience
1 year of experience in an environmental protection/control program
If no degree, 6 years of engineering experience and 3 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program are required

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members
paid sick leave
vacation leave
personal leave
11 paid holidays a year
membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementpermit writingtoxic air contaminant emissions inventoriesrisk assessmentspollution reduction activitiesfacility process flow diagramsemission control technologiesengineering documentsenvironmental engineeringchemical engineering

Soft Skills

technical resourcecommunicationcollaborationindependenceoversight

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license