Senior Air Permit Engineer/Team Leader

at  Verdantas

DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability and your career finds purpose. At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services. Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.
Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborates closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges. We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.
Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of over 1,400 professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S. Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.
We are seeking a Senior Air Permit Engineer/Team Leader. This position is remote.
Join a dynamic team working on a variety of challenging national environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance projects. Assist with environmental and safety air emissions permitting and program development and ongoing EHS compliance needs for industrial, manufacturing, institutional, federal, and municipal clients. We are looking for a candidate with a strong work ethic, excellent client service skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• PE is preferred
• 10+ years of EHS consulting experience, with a significant portion of your job responsibilities during that time being related to the management and training of staff working on the preparation of air permit applications and completion/senior review of associated documentation
• Knowledge of federal and state air pollution regulations (NSPS, NESHAP, CAA Title V, etc.)
• Proficient in Excel and MS Office suite and environmental reporting software (state portals)
• A valid Driver’s License is required, and a personal vehicle for independent transportation to work sites

• Helping to develop and lead a national team for air permitting and compliance projects
• Interacting and communicating directly with clients, including in person visits, as needed
• Interacting with regulators on behalf of clients
• Providing technical mentorship for mid-level and junior staff
• Assisting with proposal writing
• Managing/training staff and conducting start-to-finish air permitting projects
• Managing/training staff and conducting facility air emissions calculations and regulatory applicability studies
• Assist with air permit-related tasks, such as routine reporting, testing, and other regulatory submittals
• Independently assess facility emissions and review air emissions calculations developed by colleagues
• Have a deep understanding of air permit initial applications, renewals, and modifications
• Understand the process to assess facilities for applicability to air emissions regulations
• Advanced knowledge of air modeling guidance and processors (e.x. AERMOD, CMAQ)
• Interest and ability to support and manage other EHS projects as they arise