Environmental Engineer III

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Lakeville, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is seeking an Environmental Engineer III (EE III) to join the Southeast Regional Office in Lakeville, MA. Serving 84 cities and towns, including Cape Cod and the Islands, the Southeast Regional Office plays a critical role in safeguarding the region’s air quality and environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on public health, environmental protection, and air quality across Southeastern Massachusetts.
As a key member of the Southeast Regional Office’s Air Program, the EE III will review permits, enforce air quality regulations, and ensure that industries operate responsibly. This work directly protects communities and mitigates the impacts of air pollution on both public health and the environment. The EE III will conduct engineering reviews of Air Quality Plan Applications and carry out compliance and enforcement activities for stationary, area, and major air pollution sources throughout the Southeast Region.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental engineering. civil engineering, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering and (B) of which at least two years must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• Substitutions: I. An Associate's degree with a major in civil engineering or civil engineering technology may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
• II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in environmental engineering, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
• III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental engineering, civil engineering, sanitary engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or public health engineering may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.
• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.
• NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive knowledge of air pollution control, including BACT, meteorology, industrial processes, and state and federal air quality and climate laws as they relate to permitting and compliance.
• Familiarity with the federal Clean Air Act and state and federal air pollution regulations and policies.
• Proficiency in reviewing and evaluating top-down BACT analyses, engineering plans, specifications and standard operating and maintenance procedures for industrial processes, incinerators, power plants and air pollution control equipment.
• Knowledge of air quality computer dispersion modeling and the relationship between energy and air quality.
• Initiative and ability to work independently while also interacting effectively in a team environment.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Limited Plan Applications (LPA), Comprehensive Plan Applications (CPA) and Operating Permit (OP) Applications for minor to complex facilities such as power plants, resource recovery facilities, landfills, and manufacturing facilities.
• Drafting Plan Approvals and Operating Permits. Engineering review includes examining plans, specifications, designs, technical and supportive information for environmental impact and compliance with federal and state air pollution control regulations and Department policies; and performing calculations as necessary to check the accuracy of submitted information. An integral outcome of the LPA and CPA reviews is the determination of the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) emission limitation for each proposal.
• Investigating and resolving public complaints of air pollution (e.g. noise, dust, odor, combustion, etc.), in collaboration with other MassDEP staff and local officials.
• Conducting site visits as necessary during investigations.
• Performing single media air quality compliance inspections and preparing compliance reports and enforcement documents.
• Directing and overseeing stack testing and other emission testing, including reviewing pre-test protocols, witnessing tests in the field, and reviewing post-test reports, and drafting acceptance or rejection letters.
• Reviewing facility-submitted compliance reports and recommending enforcement action when appropriate.
• Providing outreach and guidance to the regulated community and the public, including environmental justice communities.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of air pollution control principles and practices.

Benefits

• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees