Entry Level Air Permitting Engineer
About The Position
HRP has an immediate full-time opening in our Clifton Park, NY office for a motivated, curious, and ambitious early‑career professional interested in air permitting and environmental compliance. If you’re excited by the idea of visiting client sites, navigating complex air regulations, developing emissions calculations, and preparing permit applications across a wide variety of industries, this role offers an excellent launchpad for your career. You’ll join a dynamic, collaborative team that tackles challenging environmental projects every day. HRP invests in your growth with hands-on training, mentorship, and opportunities to expand your technical expertise. If you're self‑driven, team‑oriented, and ready to make an impact, we want to meet you. As an Entry-Level Air Permitting Engineer, you will support environmental compliance projects by collecting field data, interpreting regulatory requirements, and preparing technical documentation. You’ll gain exposure to federal and state air regulations, emissions modeling, multimedia compliance, and a wide range of environmental programs. This role blends technical analysis, fieldwork, and client interaction—ideal for someone who enjoys variety and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Strong engineering math and chemistry foundation
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical and regulatory documents
- Excellent technical writing abilities
- Clear and effective verbal communication
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with MS Office and relevant engineering or environmental software
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering; Meteorology; or a related technical field
- EIT certification or ability to obtain
Nice To Haves
- Experience in environmental compliance or consulting (preferred but not required)
Responsibilities
- Conduct air emission calculations for industrial and commercial operations
- Determine applicability of air permitting requirements, including NSPS and NESHAP standards
- Prepare air permit applications and supporting documentation
- Assist with air permitting recordkeeping and regulatory reporting
- Participate in multimedia compliance audits
- Support Process Safety Management (PSM) evaluations
- Assist with wastewater permitting (general and specific)
- Support hazardous waste management compliance activities
- Prepare stormwater permits and spill control plans
- Learn and support air dispersion modeling (experience not required; interest is a plus)
- Review and interpret technical documents, regulations, and engineering data
- Communicate findings clearly through technical writing and client correspondence
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Company-sponsored Profit-Sharing Pension Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays and Vacations
- Continuing Education Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
