Principal Practice Leader - Air Quality

Overview

Lead air quality projects, business development, and team management for energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• regulatory analysis
• emissions quantification
• dispersion modeling
• air permitting
• project management
• client interaction

Tasks

-Technical leader for air quality matters regulatory analyses as driven by the Clean Air Act, as well as state and local regulations and evolving GHG regulations and reporting programs. -Work closely with staff across North America -Business development, project management and technical lead for air quality projects related to emissions quantification and studies, carbon and climate change programs, environmental impact assessments, regulatory analysis and permitting, and compliance solutions. -Field work and overnight travel may be required. -Manage projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring. -Assist in recruiting and training additional staff. -Provide consulting services for air permitting (such as NSR, PSD, Title V, GHG, EPCRA and state-level pre-construction and operating permits), and air quality impact assessments involving dispersion modeling and health risk assessment.. -Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization. -Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events. -Assist in the development and planning of new and modified facilities, as well as providing integrated consulting, environmental, design and construction support for some of the largest projects in the U.S.

Requirements

• ferc
• nepa
• pe
• bachelor's
• 10+ yrs
• project mgmt

What You Bring

-Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) certification process, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state-specific local permitting requirements in the Appalachian Basin (including PA, OH, WV, NY, NJ, MD, VA, NC, SC). (required) -Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology or a related field. (required) -Certifications or additional training or experience in erosion and sediment control inspection and wetlands delineation. (preferred) -Experience in conducting environmental site assessments for compliance with NEPA. -Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred) -Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required. -Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.) (required) -Advanced degree in the same. (preferred) -Experience in managing permitting, planning, compliance and environmental oversight of linear energy infrastructure (and related fixed assets) projects. (required) -At least 10 years of experience in the energy infrastructure related to the siting, permitting, and licensing field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) -Experience managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. (required) -Experience with Federal permitting programs such as the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404 wetland permitting, the US Fish & Wildlife Service or the US National Marine Fisheries Sections 7 and 10 consultations, and the National Historic Preservation Act for Section 106 consultations. (required) -Significant experience with FERC environmental regulations including capital project development for natural gas pipelines under Section 7c. (required)

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About Geosyntec Consultants

-Founded with a vision to solve complex environmental and engineering challenges. -Specializes in addressing complex environmental, geotechnical, and water resource issues. -Provides innovative solutions in areas like water management, environmental remediation, and industrial risk management. -Has built a strong reputation in industries including infrastructure, energy, and commercial development. -Known for working on diverse projects, from contaminated site cleanups to complex water systems. -Focuses on developing sustainable solutions that improve the environmental and industrial landscape.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-client-driven drug and background testing may be required.