Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist

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Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, seeks a highly motivated Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist for the Air Quality and Related Environmental Group.

The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full-time at a location other than a POWER Engineer designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings. A hybrid work environment is available to candidates who are located near a POWER Engineers offices in the following Texas cities:

• Austin, TX
• Houston, TX,
• Dallas /Ft. Worth, TX
• San Antonio, TX
  
  

The Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist leads and executes air quality projects and works with teams on complex environmental projects. In addition to leading and executing project work, the Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist is involved in business development activities and proposal writing and may also manage projects. The successful candidate will be able to execute multiple air quality permitting and compliance projects primarily for power generation and industrial clients.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Performs technical work including preparing all aspects of air quality permit applications
• Calculates emissions and evaluates air emissions control technologies
• Leads projects and tasks related to complex air quality permitting and compliance services
• Performs Quality Assurance of work products for technical staff
• Advises clients and technical staff on complex regulatory programs including PSD, NNSR, Acid Rain Program, Federal Permitting
• Assists clients in determining federal and state air quality regulatory applicability and develops strategies and systems for compliance
• Prepares proposals for air quality permitting and environmental support projects
• Interfaces with State air quality agencies and EPA on behalf of clients
• Mentors POWER’s technical staff for their professional development
• Works collaboratively with POWER colleagues, external companies, and attorneys in support of clients’ air quality needs
• Advocates for POWER’s clients, keeping them informed of pertinent regulatory matters and other issues that impact their business
• Participates in public meetings and hearings on behalf of clients
• Participate in environmental compliance audits
• Develops business for POWER by networking through face-to-face visits with potential clients and participating in professional trade associations by attending conferences, tradeshows, and webinars
• Supports business development activities by helping to develop internal marketing materials and contributes technical articles to POWER publications
  
  

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related science or engineering
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in Electric generation air permitting and regulatory expertise in Texas
• Experience with air quality permitting and compliance in Texas
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including report writing, oral presentations, and direct verbal communication
• Experience in interpreting and developing compliance strategies for State and Federal air quality regulations and proven problem-solving skills
• Availability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Valid State driver's license
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Professional Engineer’s license in Texas
• Air dispersion modeling familiarity
  
  

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, POWER and WSP’s 73,900 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects.

At POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

Our compensation package includes competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefit package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender- Affirming care
  
  

We are a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.