Air Quality - Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants • Knoxville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Air Quality Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in its Knoxville, Tennessee office, you will evaluate and present information about emissions from proposed processes and equipment to support state and federal permit applications and regulatory compliance reports. You will assist clients with sustainability reporting and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. The role includes engineering calculations, preparing permit application documents and compliance reports, coordinating with clients to obtain project information, communicating with regulatory personnel, and evaluating control technologies and emission-reduction options for client facilities.

You will work with junior- through experienced-level scientists and engineers, providing mentoring and technical training. You will also support business development and contribute to growth of the Air Quality Practice. CEC describes its environment as collaborative and employee-owned, with opportunities for professional development and ownership in the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in consulting, compliance, or industry roles focused on air quality.
• Experience performing emission inventory calculations, preparing air permit applications, and developing compliance reports.
• Experience managing air quality permitting and compliance projects.
• Knowledge of USEPA, Tennessee, and other regional air quality regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Knowledge of New Source Review (NSR) procedures.
• Experience conducting Best Available Control Technology (BACT) analyses.
• Familiarity with air compliance requirements for the solid waste, manufacturing, mining, or power industries.
• Experience performing dispersion modeling using AERMOD.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and quantify emissions from processes and equipment to support permit applications and compliance reporting.
• Compile and prepare state and federal permit applications and regulatory compliance reports.
• Perform engineering calculations and assess control technologies and emission-reduction strategies.
• Assist clients with sustainability reporting and ESG-related initiatives.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulatory personnel to obtain project information and ensure compliance.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical training to junior- and mid-level staff.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to the growth of the Air Quality Practice.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Performance bonus.
• Company stock and an opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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