Senior Air Permitting Specialist/Engineer - Environmental Services (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell • Denver, CO

121d • $120,000 - $195,000

About The Position

Burns & McDonnell's operation in Denver is looking for a Senior Environmental Air Permitting Specialist to lead air permitting and compliance services to the power, industrial, commercial, oil & gas and manufacturing industries. This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, industry-leading company and an opportunity for advancement in a dynamic, growing Air Quality & Noise practice. The Senior Environmental Air Specialist will work within our Environmental Services Global Practice and perform the following duties:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related Science degree from an accredited program plus minimum 8 years of applicable experience or related Engineering degree from an accredited program plus minimum 7 years of applicable experience.
• Ability to manage air permitting and compliance projects is necessary.
• Knowledge and project experience with sustainability and ESG services/analysis is also a plus.
• Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.
• Consulting experience preferred.
• Ability to leverage existing client relationships toward future business opportunities preferred.
• Superior technical writing abilities.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations with emphasis on the Clean Air Act, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New Source Review, and Title V.
• Experience in performing air quality dispersion model analyses such as AERMOD, AERSCREEN, CALPUFF, VISCREEN, PLUVUE and SLAB is a plus.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and other professionals.
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Expert oral and written communication skills, technical writing skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of air construction and operating permit application packages.
• Provide technical consulting expertise and lead junior staff on air quality analyses.
• Oversee environmental site assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal air quality requirements.
• Verify accuracy of emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions as well as maintenance, startup, and shutdown emissions.
• Prepare and present proposals including scope of work, estimated cost and schedule for air permitting and compliance projects as well as all environmental permitting.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
• Develop new clients in environmental permitting services.
• Prepare and present client and professional meeting presentations.
• Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including insurance and disability.
• Paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• Participation in Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees