Senior Air Quality Specialist

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Air Quality Specialist to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity to work with industrial clients on air permitting and compliance projects across the United States. We are looking for an individual with experience in providing air permitting and compliance support to industrial clients in specific geographic areas (East Coast, West Coast, Midwest, South, or Southwest). Experience in managing or participating in air quality impact assessments, problem-solving, and agency interaction is essential.

Key Responsibilities :

In this role, you will support air quality permitting and compliance projects, as well as related tasks for our industrial clients. You will collaborate with the Air Services Group leader to grow and expand our air services capabilities in support of clients across the U.S. Your responsibilities will include assisting with or leading business development, maintaining high levels of client interaction, and supporting team efforts. Some travel may be required. The position can be based at any of our offices, with a preference for candidates located on the West Coast. Key areas of experience include :

• Preparation of air permit applications for federal and state agencies, including the development of emissions inventories.
• State and federal regulatory review, and the application of regulations to specific client needs.
• Compliance recordkeeping and reporting based on permit conditions.
• Greenhouse gas emission inventory reporting.
• Dispersion modeling for comparison to National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
• Supporting air services proposal development, client development, and marketing efforts as needed.

Requirements :

Work Locations :

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our team members to thrive and achieve their full potential.

Compensation :

The salary range for this role is $113,000 - $180,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits :

Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.

LI-Hybrid

As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work / life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure / certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We offer a full benefits package.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Salary : $113,000 - $180,000