Entry-Level Air Quality Specialist – Permitting & Compliance

T. Baker Smith; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Baker Smith is seeking an Environmental Professional – Air Quality to provide technical support on air permitting and compliance projects in Louisiana.

The role involves preparing permit applications, conducting regulatory analyses, and assisting with dispersion modeling and reporting. The position is entry-level with opportunities for growth into advanced permitting and project management, requiring collaboration with project teams and communication with clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering or related field with environmental focus.
• Experience or exposure to air permitting and compliance.
• Ability to analyze complex regulatory requirements and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and coordination of air quality permitting and compliance projects for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Coordinate technical aspects of air quality permitting and compliance services.
• Prepare and review air permit applications and conduct regulatory analyses.
• Research environmental regulations and industry standards; perform emissions calculations.
• Assist with air dispersion modeling and data analysis; support reporting under Clean Air Act (Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, etc.).
• Support project managers to meet scope, budget, and schedule; communicate changes and organize files.

Skills

Air permitting

Regulatory analyses

Emissions calculations

Technical reporting

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering (Environmental, Biological, Chemical, Mechanical, or related)

Engineering Intern (EI) certification or Professional Engineering (PE) licensure preferred

Job description

T. Baker Smith is seeking an Environmental Professional – Air Quality to provide technical support on air permitting and compliance projects in Louisiana.

The role involves preparing permit applications, conducting regulatory analyses, and assisting with dispersion modeling and reporting. The position is entry-level with opportunities for growth into advanced permitting and project management, requiring collaboration with project teams and communication with clients.