Air Quality Consultant

Edge Engineering and Science • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

EDGE is seeking a motivated individual to join our Air Quality Management Services practice in our HOUSTON, TX office. As a member of the team, you assist our clients in all aspects of air permitting and compliance, while adhering to project deadlines and budgets. This includes preparing technical documents and maintaining professional verbal and written communication with clients and regulatory agencies.
As an Air Quality Consultant, you will assist Project Managers and Senior Consultants in the preparation of technically detailed air permit applications and compliance reports with high attention to detail, while thriving in your ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously. You will demonstrate a substantial knowledge of project details when interacting directly with major energy, manufacturing and chemical industry clients, as well as applicable regulatory agencies. Additionally, you will work closely with your fellow team members to ensure the timely completion of a technically sound project within budget.
As a consultant at EDGE, you will utilize your well-developed communication and cognitive skills in the preparation of reports, proposals and cost estimates. You will grow in your career through formal and informal coaching and by participating in the many training opportunities provided by the company. As an individual who takes initiative and accepts challenges, your career at EDGE enables you to seize the opportunity to experience increased responsibility through project management, managing staff and developing business.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree in engineering (environmental, chemical, etc) and demonstrated interest in the environmental field.
• Familiarity with developing and maintaining Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and relational databases to track operating and emissions data.
• Excellent oral and written communication style.
• Problem solving and creative thinking abilities.
• Ability to balance multiple projects at a time under tight schedule constraints.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science degree in engineering (environmental, chemical, computer, mechanical, etc.), physical science, or related advanced degree.
• At least two years’ experience in air quality permitting and compliance consulting.
• Experience in traditionally accepted emission calculation methodologies and/or programs (AP-42, ProMax, API, EIIP, TCEQ oil and gas spreadsheet).
• Working knowledge of air dispersion models (SCREEN3, AERMOD) and modeling practices.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local air quality permitting programs and related regulations.
• Professional certification (or actions underway to obtain these credentials) in engineering or related environmental discipline.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills allowing positive internal, client and contractor relationships.
• Excellent technical writing skills for permit applications and reports.
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities.
• Passion for the business of environmental consulting, technical excellence and quality, leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with EDGE.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of technically detailed air permit applications/registrations for submittal to federal and state agencies.
• Prepare emission estimates based on site-specific information using approved state and federal calculation methodologies.
• Learn and apply existing, new, and proposed regulations as they relate to clients.
• Assist with environmental compliance audits under the direction of the air quality subject matter expert.
• Prepare annual emissions reports such as state emission inventories, greenhouse gas (GHG) reports, and Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).
• Develop periodic compliance reports (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual).
• Conduct federal and state air quality regulatory reviews.
• Conduct air quality impact analyses that may involve the use of air dispersion modeling software (SCREEN3, AERMOD, etc.).
• Assist clients with ongoing federal, state, and local air quality compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Employer matched 401(k) plan.
• Annual performance bonus program.
• Student loan repayment assistance after 12 months of employment for employees who graduated within 6 years of start date.
• Competitive maternity leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level