Define the working geography within Seattle, WA: office location, commute radius, hybrid expectations, field travel and relocation can all change the search.
The criteria below illustrate how to define a search. They are not a claim that every professional has every listed credential or is currently available. Separate essential requirements from preferences, then verify the evidence for each candidate.
Sediment & Upland Remediation
ROLES TO DISTINGUISH
Remediation Engineer · Sediment Remediation Engineer · Environmental Engineer · Site Cleanup Lead
CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA
PE in Washington · Licensed Hydrogeologist or Licensed Geologist · 40-hour HAZWOPER · State cleanup act and sediment management · standards
PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE
Remedial investigation and feasibility studies · Sediment cap and dredge design · Upland source control · Cleanup action plans and agreed orders
Stormwater Permitting & Compliance
ROLES TO DISTINGUISH
Stormwater Compliance Engineer · NPDES Program Engineer · Water Quality Engineer
CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA
PE · CESCL · Industrial and construction stormwater general permits · State stormwater manual for western Washington
PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE
SWPPP and treatment system design · Benchmark exceedance response · Industrial site compliance programs · Municipal MS4 support
Environmental Review & Planning
ROLES TO DISTINGUISH
Environmental Planner · Environmental Review Lead · NEPA Documentation Specialist
CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA
AICP · State and federal environmental review practice · Critical areas and shoreline regulation · Technical study management
PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE
Environmental checklists and impact statements · Critical areas reports · Shoreline substantial development permits · Agency and tribal coordination
Air, Waste & Industrial Compliance
ROLES TO DISTINGUISH
Air Quality Engineer · Environmental Compliance Manager · EHS Engineer
CREDENTIALS & TECHNICAL CRITERIA
PE · CHMM · Regional clean air agency permitting · State dangerous waste regulations
PROJECT EXPERIENCE TO EVALUATE
Air permitting and compliance · Hazardous and dangerous waste programs · Compliance audits · Spill prevention and response planning