Climate Program Engineer; Environmental Engineer​/Environmental Engineer - U

Initial Posting Date: 01/07/2026

Final date to receive applications: 01/28/2026

Agency:
Department of Environmental Quality

Salary Range: $7,064 - $10,860

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

2 Positions
* Climate Program Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill)

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, or physical or mental disability in the administration of our programs and activities.

Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, consider a career with the State of Oregon  offer a dynamic, supportive team and the opportunity to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality.

DEQ is the primary regulatory agency of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the state’s natural resources. These open positions are located in Portland, Oregon.

The Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs develops and implements statewide climate programs to reduce Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions. It coordinates data collection, policy analysis, and program execution. The Climate Protection Program section places a mandatory cap or limit on greenhouse gas emissions in multiple sectors and manages the decline of emission caps for fossil fuel suppliers and certain trade-exposed manufacturing facilities.

As a Climate Program Engineer, you will serve as project manager for regulating manufacturing facilities in emissions‑intensive trade‑exposed industrial sectors. You will:

• Collaborate with technical staff to develop and implement regulations for facilities such as paper and pulp mills, semiconductor manufacturers, and concrete manufacturers.
• Collect and review detailed facility information to assess emission reduction equipment and processes.
• Review process flow diagrams, production practices, control devices, pollution reduction activities, and engineering documents.
• Research and analyze emission reduction options within similar industrial sectors to identify and evaluate potential solutions.
• Track and evaluate program implementation and develop guidance and communication materials for regulated facilities and interested parties.

You will work in a creative, productive environment with excellent benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays. DEQ also offers Public Employees Retirement System membership and potential loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

This is a full‑time, AFSCME‑represented position. It may be used to fill future vacancies.

• 7 years of engineering experience, OR 4 years of engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field (environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical).
• 2 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program.
• A current professional engineer (PE) license.

• 5 years of engineering experience, OR 2 years of engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• 1 year of experience in an environmental protection/control program.
• Underfill status requires meeting the Environmental Engineer 3 qualifications within 3 years by obtaining an Oregon PE license.

• Experience analyzing or researching greenhouse gas emissions at manufacturing facilities or designing programs to reduce emissions.
• Understanding of environmental justice and the impacts on marginalized communities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expert knowledge of air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions controls at manufacturing…