Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist — Remote

Mainspring Energy; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mainspring Energy is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Analyst to join our Environmental Permitting & Compliance team. You will own key compliance workflows, drive automation, and act as a strategic partner to Operations, Sales, and Project Delivery while ensuring scalable, audit-ready processes.

You will manage air quality regulatory requirements, maintain the EMS integration, and develop playbooks and tools to enhance compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in environmental compliance, air quality management, environmental permitting, or regulatory affairs.
• Working knowledge of air quality regulations and programs (e.g., Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, Clean Air Act, CARB requirements including PERP and CARB DG).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful and operationally practical support to internal stakeholders on environmental compliance and permitting requirements, with a focus on air quality regulations and reporting obligations
• Partner with Operations and O&M teams to ensure environmental compliance is embedded into day-to-day execution and long-term planning
• Identify emerging regulatory risks and translate requirements into clear internal actions, documentation, and timelines
• Architect and refine scalable compliance processes, including permit tracking, reporting workflows, and documentation standards that integrate with Mainspring’s Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and tool development (e.g., scripts, dashboards, database improvements) to improve accuracy, speed, and audit readiness
• Develop and maintain Permit Action Plans for operational activities, ensuring timely permit acquisition, renewals, and ongoing compliance
• Own and maintain the air emissions tracking dashboard, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and real-time visibility for internal stakeholders
• Maintain cross-platform compliance documentation and data integrity across key enterprise systems, ensuring compliance activities, timelines, and records remain complete and audit-ready
• Maintain records of environmental monitoring data, compliance documentation, and reporting outputs, ensuring timely and accurate EMS inputs
• Support the coordination and execution of Source Testing activities, including scheduling, contractor management, protocol review support, and site logistics
• Track and analyze source testing results, flagging potential compliance risks and ensuring accurate internal and external reporting
• Coordinate Portable Analyzer Checks and support the development of digital tools to simplify and standardize field documentation
• Coordinate and track maintenance and part replacement schedules for environmental control equipment and monitoring instruments
• Help elevate environmental compliance capability across the organization by developing clear guidance, documentation, and training materials for operational teams
• Contribute to the development of internal playbooks and best practices to support compliance execution at scale

Skills

Air quality regulations

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Dashboards

EMS systems

Data analytics

Job description

Mainspring Energy is seeking a highly motivated Environmental Analyst to join our Environmental Permitting & Compliance team. You will own key compliance workflows, drive automation, and act as a strategic partner to Operations, Sales, and Project Delivery while ensuring scalable, audit-ready processes.

You will manage air quality regulatory requirements, maintain the EMS integration, and develop playbooks and tools to enhance compliance across the organization.