Air Quality Compliance Engineer 2026-02617

State of Wyoming•Lander, WY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Quality Division Compliance Inspector performs complex engineering work related to air quality compliance assurance in several Wyoming counties. The position inspects and evaluates industrial facilities, processes, and emission-control equipment; works with industry personnel on facility design, construction, and operation; and provides engineering guidance to industry partners and the public to support regulatory compliance, reduce pollution, and improve air quality. The successful candidate may work from an office in Lander or Pinedale, Wyoming. The role conducts independent field inspections, reviews technical submissions and monitoring data, evaluates industrial processes and compliance reviews, and oversees projects and corrective actions. It also produces detailed reports and provides technical support for enforcement or legal actions as needed. The position trains and mentors entry-level inspectors and other Air Quality Division staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
One to two years of progressive work experience in Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required at the time of hire; a Wyoming PE license is required within one year of the hire date.
Knowledge of current engineering principles.
Knowledge of industrial processes and pollution controls.
Knowledge of Federal and State air quality rules and regulations.
Ability to produce written reports concerning observations and compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience in air pollution control or industry processes related to air quality, such as baghouses, electrostatic precipitators, cyclonic controls, engine catalysts, and stationary and mobile engines.
Experience in Oil & Gas facility or equipment design, inspection, or maintenance.

Responsibilities

Ensure facilities meet technical, policy, and regulatory requirements; identify concerns and suggest modifications or improvements.
Confer with industry personnel to help ensure goals are achieved and requirements are met.
Assist with formal and informal training on software and monitoring equipment.
Provide technical assistance and inspect and monitor projects for quality and cost control.
Perform feasibility analyses to identify effective solutions.
Assist with the selection and oversight of consultants and engineering firms assigned to or contracted for projects.
Train, coach, and mentor entry-level inspectors and other Air Quality Division staff on industry processes and environmental regulations.
Maintain project documentation and provide oversight and evaluation of air quality and control projects.
Review technical submissions, permits, reports, inspections, and monitoring data.
Apply professional judgment, scientific knowledge, and accepted industrial practices to evaluate industrial processes.
Conduct independent field work and inspections and evaluate compliance reviews completed by facility staff, contract employees, or consultants.
Review progress and inspect corrective actions; manage multiple complex corrective-action or reclamation projects.
Observe and analyze facility source-sampling procedures, require corrective action when necessary, and evaluate results using scientific principles.
Develop written reports, memos, and comments.
Support legal or enforcement actions by providing materials and technical expertise to the Attorney General’s Office and/or the AQD Stationary Source Compliance Program.
Work with other Air Quality Division programs to further air quality improvement goals.
Analyze and respond to public comments, observations, and complaints regarding emissions sources or facilities.