Senior Air Quality Permitting and Dispersion Modeling Specialist

Description

• Interfacing with regulators and the public, and attending/leading relevant stakeholder meetings;
• Have an understanding of and implement solutions to air quality impacts identified in air modeling analyses. This may include refining the model or working with clients to identify emission controls, operating modifications, or exhaust modifications;
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to support projects located throughout the US.
• Prepare and communicate technical work products clearly and effectively to clients and state and federal agencies at both a technical and business level;
• Provide technical support on air quality permitting projects, with special emphasis on air quality dispersion modeling development, execution, and analysis;
• Act as a liaison between clients and regulators to facilitate project execution; and
• Perform and manage multiple tasks within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables;
• Perform air quality modeling analyses using common air quality models (e.g., AERMOD, MOVES, CALPUFF, etc.) to evaluate air quality impacts as required for Title V, PSD, New Source Review compliance, and Environmental Impact Statements, as well as to support growing environmental concerns from the public associated with development projects;

Requirements

• Experience in performing air quality modeling using standard air quality models (e.g., AERMOD, CALPUFF, AERSCREEN, MOVES);
• Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team and succeed in a consulting environment;
• Ability to communicate technical information (written and verbal) to clients, colleagues, and regulators of varying backgrounds and experience;
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and other related software, as required by job responsibilities;
• Reliable transportation to access remote job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing; and
• Minimum of 5 years of direct air quality permitting and modeling experience;
• Demonstrated experience preparing permit applications and detailed emissions calculations;
• Understanding of common industrial activities and the relationships between air quality and other environmental media /regulations (e.g. wastewater, regulated waste, EPCRA, tanks);
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering, Atmospheric Sciences/Meteorology or closely related field;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment and problem-solving capabilities;
• Availability to work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.
• PE or on track to obtain (FE/EIT) or other professional certification a plus;

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance