Air Quality Engineer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to build a career that contributes to strengthening environmental health? Consider becoming an Air Quality Engineer with the Department of Environmental Protection. This role lets you apply your engineering knowledge in ways that improve air quality and support responsible industry practices. You will join a team that works hard to ensure safe, smart, and science-based decisions for the public. Your work will help create cleaner air and stronger communities. Apply today! In this position, you will support clean air protections by providing technical and engineering expertise for permitting, regulatory development, and technology assessments. The work you will do helps ensure that environmental and economic considerations are balanced in meeting state and federal air quality rules.

Requirements

• Two years as an Air Quality Engineering Specialist (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Four years of professional experience in air quality engineering or environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
• Three years of professional experience in air quality engineering or environmental engineering, and possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
• Three years of professional experience in air quality engineering or environmental engineering, and a bachelor’s degree in the field of engineering
• Graduate study in chemical, mechanical, electrical or environmental engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
• Meet the PA residency requirement

Responsibilities

• Assess technology options by reviewing environmental, energy, and economic impacts
• Develop criteria and background materials for approvals and permits across various source categories
• Assist in preparing and supporting regulatory materials for statewide air quality programs
• Determine applicability of federal and state emission standards for industries and consultants
• Prepare reports, briefings, and responses to questions related to air quality permitting programs
• Coordinate with regional staff, legal counsel, and federal partners on technology and permitting matters

What This Job Offers

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