Air Quality Staff Engineer

Weaver Consultants Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Weaver Consultants Group in Chicago, IL is seeking a Staff/Project Engineer focused on air permitting and environmental compliance. 2–5 years of experience required, with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities include permit applications, emissions calculations, and regulatory reporting. Proficiency in Excel and Office 365, plus knowledge of NSR, Title V, PSD, and related processes, is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or other advanced degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental consulting, focused on air quality.
• Advanced working knowledge of Excel and an understanding of Windows OS and Microsoft Office 365.
• Demonstrated understanding of state and federal air quality regulations and general air permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction and operating air permit applications per local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform emission calculations and review regulatory reports.
• Review and analyze emissions testing results and model outputs.
• Assist clients with permitting strategy and developing pathways to compliance.
• Communicate with clients and regulators; support proposals.

Skills

Air permitting

Emission calculations

Regulatory knowledge

Project coordination

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Master's degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Office 365

Windows

Job description

# Air Quality Staff EngineerChicago IL - Chicago, IL 60601## OverviewSalary Range$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 SalaryPosition TypeFull TimeCategoryEngineering## Description**Air Quality – Staff/Project Engineer**Weaver Consultants Group is seeking a junior to mid-level Staff/Project Engineer with experience in air permitting and environmental compliance regulations to join our Environmental Permitting/Compliance Group. The qualified candidate must have 2 – 5 years of professional experience. Weaver Consultants Group prides itself on our people - a talented group of engineers, geologists, scientists, support staff, and administrators who are as dedicated to client service as they are to their professional or technical discipline. If you are a motivated and committed individual, please apply to join our growing team!**Responsibilities*** Prepare construction and operating air permit applications, for client projects in accordance with applicable local, state, and/or federal agency air regulations or standards.* Perform emission calculations.* Review and evaluate state and federal regulation applicability.* Prepare, review, and submit regulatory reports and routine compliance reports as required by permits and applicable regulations.* Review and analyze results of emissions testing.* Knowledge or experience with air dispersion modeling.* Assist clients with permitting strategy and developing pathways to continuous compliance.* Communicate with clients and regulators as appropriate.* Support preparation of proposals.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s, Master’s, or other advanced degree in Environmental/Chemical/Civil Engineering.* Minimum 2 years of experience in environmental consulting, focused on air quality.* Advanced working knowledge of Excel and an understanding of the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office 365.* Demonstrated understanding of state and federal air quality regulations and specific knowledge of general air permitting process: NSR, Title V, PSD, NSPS, NESHAP, BACT, etc.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate and work effectively in a team setting.* Ability to work independently in a remote work situation when needed.* Excellent attention to detail and completeness.* Must be able to perform multiple tasks with firm deadlines, sometimes deadlines could be simultaneous.* Experience with other environmental regulatory programs including stormwater, wastewater, and solid and hazardous waste management, and environmental due diligence is a plus.Pay is commensurate with experience. **The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000–$80,000 annually.**From its inception in 1991, Weaver Consultants Group has been founded upon the tenets of attentive and responsive customer service, strong project management, and solid internal financial controls. The quality of our people, our focus on understanding and responding to our clients' needs, and our application of good business management practices have resulted in most new projects originating from our existing customer base. Over the years, our professionals have faced the challenges of a constantly changing industry. Shifting federal and state regulations, cultural trends, and technical innovations have vastly impacted the way businesses work. Throughout it all, our team has remained dedicated to our clients, helping to identify pragmatic solutions to help them achieve their business objectives.EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability