Clean Air Act Engineer

ERG•Washington, DC

About The Position

ERG is seeking a highly qualified, motivated Clean Air Act Engineer with a strong background in Clean Air Act statutes, regulations, and policy, particularly permitting and enforcement. The role involves performing and evaluating air dispersion modeling, conducting air toxics evaluations, drafting and reviewing air permits, and assessing compliance with applicable regulations and air quality standards. The engineer will also research regulatory approaches, prepare technical documents, manage multiple projects and small teams, and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental.
Solid knowledge of Clean Air Act laws and regulations as they pertain to permitting.
Minimum of five years of experience completing, reviewing, and/or evaluating air dispersion modeling analyses.
Proficiency in AERMOD, AERSCREEN, AERMET, and AERSURFACE, and familiarity with EPA’s Guideline on Air Quality Models (40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W).
Minimum of five years of experience implementing Clean Air Act regulations, including drafting and/or reviewing permits or permit applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Strong writing and communication skills, including the ability to present project findings effectively to a variety of stakeholders orally and in writing.
Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality, client-ready work.
Ability to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional management, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with VISCREEN, CALPUFF, and/or other visibility models.

Responsibilities

Perform, review, and evaluate air dispersion modeling analyses using tools such as AERSCREEN and AERMOD.
Make modeling applicability determinations consistent with federal, state, and local guidance.
Identify representative meteorological data, source parameters, potential emissions rates, background concentrations, and nearby sources for modeling.
Evaluate NO to NO2 conversion and secondary pollutant formation according to applicable federal and state guidelines.
Evaluate compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards, significant impact levels, and PSD increments.
Perform toxic air pollutant evaluations under federal, state, local, and Tribal agency programs using AERSCREEN and other screening tools.
Draft Clean Air permits, including minor source, Title V, PSD, and major nonattainment permits.
Ensure drafted permits comply with SIP-approved rules, EPA regulations and policies, and applicable statutes.
Review proposed permits from State and local agencies for conformity with regulations and policy, including applicability determinations, potential to emit, monitoring requirements, and control technologies.
Draft and review control technology determinations, including BACT and LAER analyses.
Review draft regulations for conformance with EPA requirements.
Research alternative approaches to compliance with EPA regulations based on similar State rules.
Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff.
Manage multiple projects and small project teams simultaneously.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders.
Prepare clear, thorough technical documents and reports.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Educational benefits
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
A generous 401(k) plan
Profit sharing
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11–20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid holidays per year
56 or more hours of sick leave per year, based on the state of employment (pro-rated for part-time)