Air Permitting Engineer: Minor Sources (Colorado)

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

PERA retirement options

401(K) and 457 retirement plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible working arrangements

11 paid holidays and generous PTO

Free parking and RTD access

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Career opportunities

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking an Engineer-In-Training to support the Construction Permitting program. The role involves reviewing air pollution permit applications for major and minor sources, performing technical analyses, and drafting permits under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or Engineer-Intern status, with residency required for Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
• Substitution: Engineer-Intern status with Colorado State Board may qualify for the degree requirement.
• Residency requirement: Colorado residents only for this posting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct engineering reviews of construction permit applications for air pollution sources, including mining operations, power plants, and engines.
• Apply permit review procedures and regulations; understand process flow diagrams and basic design concepts.
• Estimate emissions using appropriate methods and emission factors; evaluate control equipment effectiveness.
• Draft construction permits, participate in public hearings, and respond to comments from the public and EPA.
• Provide information and guidance to the public and local agencies on regulations and the permitting process.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Attention to detail

Air quality knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking an Engineer-In-Training to support the Construction Permitting program. The role involves reviewing air pollution permit applications for major and minor sources, performing technical analyses, and drafting permits under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in engineering or Engineer-Intern status, with residency required for Colorado.