Air Quality Permitting & Emissions Specialist

Enchanted Rock Management LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

Life Insurance

FSA

HSA

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

ERock is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support air permitting, modeling, and compliance for generators in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure regulatory adherence and effective emission controls.

The role requires 1–3 years in air quality permitting and modeling, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency in AERMOD/CALPUFF, GIS, and regulatory knowledge. Office-based position with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, relevant applied science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with air modeling including software (e.g. AERMOD, CALPUFF), meteorological processing and GIS tools.
• At least 1-3 years of experience with air quality permitting and air dispersion modeling.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental quality regulations.
• Experience with air quality permitting and compliance across multiple states.
• Experience preparing air permit applications and regulatory reports.
• Ability to perform air emissions calculations using emission factors or mass balance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit air permit applications and renewals for new or modified facilities in compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinate with regulatory agencies through permit issuance.
• Prepare technical reports, air dispersion modeling protocols and supporting documentation for internal discussion and submittal to regulatory agencies.
• Provide support for multimedia environmental compliance, when needed
• Identify and provide required regulatory notifications and accurate reporting requirements to maintain compliance
• Review and analyze results of ongoing emissions testing
• Prepare and submit emissions testing reports
• Develop emissions inventories and prepare air emissions calculations for engines including GHG analyses
• Participate in the development of GHG tracking program
• Maintain and continue to build site compliance database to support reporting, auditing and long-term tracking and analysis.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with operations, engineering and business development management and staff
• Understand and stay current on relevant environmental requirements as they apply to electrical generators and engines
• Participate in the development of solutions to address compliance challenges in existing and new installation locations
• Collaborating closely with engineering and operations teams to develop emission control strategies, evaluate project design impacts and ensure compliance
• Other responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Air modeling

AERMOD CALPUFF

GIS tools

Environmental regulations

Air permits

Emissions calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

ERock is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support air permitting, modeling, and compliance for generators in Houston, TX. You will collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure regulatory adherence and effective emission controls.

The role requires 1–3 years in air quality permitting and modeling, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and proficiency in AERMOD/CALPUFF, GIS, and regulatory knowledge. Office-based position with strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.