Air Quality Compliance & Permitting Specialist
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled Air Quality Compliance & Permitting Specialist to support VoltaGrid’s rapidly expanding power generation operations. This role is responsible for managing air permitting, emissions compliance, and regulatory oversight for internal combustion engines, heaters, and associated combustion equipment across multiple states. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in Clean Air Act compliance, permitting strategy, and emissions reporting, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment supporting mission-critical infrastructure. This position plays a key role in ensuring uninterrupted operations, minimizing regulatory risk, and supporting scalable deployment of power assets.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in air permitting and compliance (power generation, oil & gas, or industrial environment preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of Clean Air Act, NSPS / NESHAP regulations, and Title V permitting
- Experience with internal combustion engines, generators, or similar combustion systems strongly preferred
- Proven experience managing multi-state environmental compliance programs
- Strong analytical skills with emissions calculations and regulatory interpretation
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership teams
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and documentation
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit air permit applications, modifications, renewals, and relocations
- Evaluate regulatory applicability (NSPS, NESHAP, state rules) for new and existing assets
- Perform emissions calculations (NOx, CO, VOC, PM, HAPs)
- Track permit limits, operating conditions, and compliance obligations
- Interface directly with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies
- Ensure compliance with Clean Air Act requirements, NSPS (e.g., IIII, JJJJ), NESHAP (e.g., RICE MACT), and State-specific air regulations
- Maintain required recordkeeping and documentation
- Prepare and submit semi-annual and annual compliance reports, Title V certifications (as applicable), and emissions inventories
- Track engine runtime, fuel usage, and operational limits
- Coordinate stack testing and performance testing programs
- Develop and review testing protocols and reports
- Oversee emissions control systems (SCR, oxidation catalysts)
- Track catalyst performance, maintenance, and replacement schedules
- Investigate, document, and resolve emissions deviations
- Support ongoing compliance activities including monthly pressure drop validations, monthly operational temperature checks, deviation reporting and corrective actions, and semi-annual compliance certifications
- Ensure testing schedules are maintained across fleet (high-volume engine environment)
- Monitor regulatory changes across jurisdictions
- Maintain compliance calendars and reporting deadlines
- Standardize compliance tracking across assets and regions
- Evaluate aggregation thresholds and major source applicability
- Support regulatory inspections and agency audits
- Respond to regulatory inquiries and information requests
- Maintain inspection-ready documentation at all times
- Develop and implement corrective action plans as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
