Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist

At Yorke Engineering, LLC, we are a leading Environmental Consulting firm in California that specializes in implementing Environmental Engineering and Compliance solutions for our clients throughout the state.

Our mission is to provide expert environmental compliance services to industrial and governmental/infrastructure facilities. We are a dynamic organization of highly respected professionals with over 1,000 years of combined environmental experience.

Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist)

We are seeking a seasoned Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist) to join our team in Southern CA. This full-time position can be based out of any of our Southern CA offices (Diamond Bar, Long Beach, Los Angeles, San Juan Capistrano, San Diego, Ventura, or Riverside) during normal business hours.

Our company offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Full Medical/Dental/Vision, along with a 401k program with a generous company match.

Position Summary:

The Sr. Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist) will lead and execute the compliance and permitting functions related to Air Quality Regulations and Compliance. This role involves reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within Yorke, the client organization, with government agencies and the public.

This challenging position requires effective communication, decision-making, and time management skills. The candidate performs other duties as required or assigned.

The ideal candidate qualifications include:

• 10-20 years of work experience in the Air Quality and/or Environmental industry in an engineering role (preferably in a consulting environment);
• Experience in the environmental services industry focusing on leading Air Quality services, including process and equipment review, air quality permitting under SCAQMD and other Air Districts, Title V Permitting, RECLAIM implementation and reporting, Annual Emissions Reporting, Air Dispersion Modeling, Air Quality Assessments, and General Air Quality Compliance for facilities in CA.
• Ability to manage and lead active team members on project teams towards project completion within project scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring quality work product and deliverables;
• Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and expertise, fostering a collaborative environment without losing focus on quality;
• Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work with the SCAQMD, EPA, CARB, and/or other similar regulatory agencies;
• Experience working on-site at client facilities;
• Prepare reports and submissions in a timely manner;
• Experience handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation;
• Highly motivated to continue working in the Air Quality environmental field and expand knowledge and experience;
• CA Regulatory/Compliance experience is required.

Job Requirements:

• B.S or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degrees from an accredited college (minimum GPA of 3.0);
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle several projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently;
• Desire to train and share technical expertise in environmental rules and regulations with clients and team members;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Experience in conflict resolution and crisis management;
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions;
• Ability to think critically and develop solutions;
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint skills (required);
• Microsoft 365 Applications, including Sharepoint (a plus);
• P.E. Certification (a plus).