Colorado Air Quality Permitting Engineer – Minor Sources

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Colorado PERA retirement options

Optional 401(K) and 457 plans

Employer-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Potential flexible working arrangement

11 paid holidays and generous PTO

Free parking and RTD access

Tuition assistance

Employee wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Career opportunities in Colorado state

Job summary

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks an Engineer-in-Training to perform engineering reviews of construction permit applications and draft permits for air quality sources. You will assess emissions, select appropriate methods, and ensure compliance with PSD/NSPS/MACT standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering; substitutions allowed for Engineer-Intern status. Hybrid work options may be available; residency in Colorado is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering.
• Substitutions: Engineer-Intern by Colorado State Board can substitute for the degree.
• Resumes are considered supplemental information and not evaluated in the initial screening.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Review of construction permit applications for air pollution sources (major, synthetic minor, minor).
• Apply permit review procedures, guidance, rules and regulations; understand PFDs and schematics.
• Estimate emissions using appropriate methods and factors; evaluate control equipment effectiveness.
• Determine ambient impact against standards using dispersion modeling and regulatory requirements.
• Draft construction permits and participate in public hearings; respond to comments from public and EPA.
• Provide information to public and local agencies on regulations and procedures; support regulatory development.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) seeks an Engineer-in-Training to perform engineering reviews of construction permit applications and draft permits for air quality sources. You will assess emissions, select appropriate methods, and ensure compliance with PSD/NSPS/MACT standards.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering; substitutions allowed for Engineer-Intern status. Hybrid work options may be available; residency in Colorado is required.