Air Quality Permitting Manager

Solaris Energy Infrastructure; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Disability Insurance

Company paid Life and AD&D insurance

Company matching 401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off including 10 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Solaris Energy Infrastructure in Houston, Texas is seeking an Air Quality Permitting Manager to lead air permitting strategies ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or similar, along with over 7 years of experience in air permitting within energy or industrial sectors. This role includes managing permit applications, collaborating with regulatory agencies, and overseeing compliance efforts while providing leadership across teams. Competitive benefits offered including a retirement plan and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in air permitting within energy, oil & gas, power, or industrial sectors.
• Deep knowledge of Clean Air Act, NSR/PSD, and Title V permitting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven experience managing complex permitting projects.
• Strong technical expertise in emissions calculations and regulatory analyses.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of air permitting, including permits and state-specific requirements.
• Develop and execute permitting strategies for new projects and operational modifications.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies.
• Oversee preparation and submission of air permit applications and emissions calculations.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with air permits and applicable regulations.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Total ownership mentality

Independent thinker

Innovative thinker

Desirable teammate

Relentless

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) provides scalable equipment-based solutions for use in distributed power generation as well as the management of raw materials used in the completion of oil and natural gas wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Solaris serves multiple U.S. end markets, including energy, data centers, and other commercial and industrial sectors.

About the Opportunity

Solaris Energy is seeking an Air Quality Permitting Manager that will lead air permitting strategies and execution across the organization, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while enabling timely project development and operations. This role will serve as the subject matter expert on air quality permitting and act as a key partner to engineering, operations, legal, and commercial teams.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage all aspects of air permitting, including major and minor source permits, NSR/PSD, Title V, and state-specific permitting requirements
• Develop and execute permitting strategies to support new projects, expansions, and operational modifications
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (e.g., TCEQ, EPA)
• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of air permit applications, emissions calculations, and supporting documentation
• Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance to internal stakeholders
• Ensure ongoing compliance with air permits and applicable regulations
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impact to operations
• Lead internal and external audits related to air compliance and permitting
• Manage and mentor internal staff and/or external consultants
• Partner cross-functionally to integrate permitting timelines into project schedules

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 7+ years of experience in air permitting within energy, oil & gas, power, or industrial sectors
• Deep knowledge of Clean Air Act, NSR/PSD, and Title V permitting across multiple jurisdictions
• Proven experience managing complex permitting projects
• Strong technical expertise in emissions calculations and regulatory analyses
• Demonstrated leadership experience

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
• Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
• Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
• Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
• Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
• Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.