Burns & McDonnell ยท 14 hours ago
Staff Environmental Engineer - Air Quality (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$105K/yr - $155K/yr
3+ years expBurns & McDonnell is an industry-leading company in the environmental services sector, specifically seeking a Staff Environmental Engineer to provide air permitting and noise services. The role involves preparing air permit applications, conducting environmental compliance projects, and performing air dispersion modeling to support various industries.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Prepare air permit applications, air permitting analyses, site evaluations, noise monitoring and modeling assessments and other environmental tasks independently with assistance/review by managers
Perform air dispersion modeling using Environmental Protection Agency approved modeling programs such as AERMOD
Perform emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions as well as maintenance, startup and shutdown emissions
Prepare and assist with greenhouse gas analyses for our clients
Perform environmental compliance and permitting projects, such as Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans as well as facility environmental audits and other compliance activities, as necessary
Assist with noise analyses, including noise monitoring, modeling, mitigation design and analysis
Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program and 3 years of environmental engineering experience (consulting preferred) required
Bachelor Degree in Environmental or Civil or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and 3 years of environmental engineering experience (consulting preferred) required
Master Degree in Environmental Engineering and 2 years of environmental engineering experience (consulting preferred) required
Strong knowledge in standard environmental engineering techniques and procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills
Strong computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)
Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills
Preferred
Prior consulting experience in air quality
Courses in acoustics or noise analyses
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations with emphasis on the Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Title V Permitting, Title VI Ozone Depleting Substances
Engineers in Training-EIT Certification
Strong computer skills include AutoCAD, BIM (Revit), 3D Rendering Programs, and environmental analysis programs
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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