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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Senior Air Quality Engineer/Specialist - Environmental Services (Chicago)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is a leading company in environmental services, seeking a Senior Environmental Air Specialist to lead air permitting and compliance services across various industries. The role involves managing air quality impact analyses, preparing air permit applications, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while providing guidance to junior staff.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Provide technical consulting expertise and lead Air & Noise staff on air quality impact analyses and client needs

Assist in managing the overall Air & Noise team, in addition to further developing client relationships and associated projects

Lead preparation of air permit application packages

Verify accuracy of emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions, as well as maintenance, startup and shutdown emissions

Assist with review of air dispersion modeling using Environmental Protection Agency-approved modeling programs, such as AERMOD, with our air modeling practitioners

Assist with preparation and oversee multi-media reporting and plans (i.e., Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), environmental site assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with local, state and federal air quality requirements

Prepare and present site investigation proposals including scope of work, estimated cost and schedule

Develop cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance

Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less-experienced staff

Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities

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 sit safety policies

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Air pollution permittingEnvironmental compliance auditsFederal air regulationsTechnical writingAnalytical skillsClient relationship managementProject managementMicrosoft OfficeCommunication skillsLeadershipProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related science degree from an accredited program plus 8 years of applicable experience or related engineering degree from an accredited program plus 7 years of applicable experience

Proficiency in air pollution permitting and compliance and/or multimedia environmental compliance audits, and environmental management systems

Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience

Superior technical writing abilities

Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations with emphasis on the Clean Air Act, New Source Review/Preventions of Significant Deterioration, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, New Source Performance Standards, Title V Permitting, Title VI Ozone Depleting Substances and similar regulations

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)

Preferred

Consulting experience preferred

Ability to leverage existing client relationships toward future business opportunities preferred

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Insurance

Disability

Time off

Wellness programs

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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