Environmental Engineer (PE)/Project Manager

LaBella Associates; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LaBella Associates is seeking an Environmental Engineer with air permitting expertise to join their dynamic Environmental Division. This role offers an opportunity to manage air compliance projects for various clients, requiring a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and strong problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have 7-15 years of experience, a relevant engineering degree, and a New York State Professional Engineer license. LaBella is committed to fostering a supportive work environment with excellent career advancement and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Qualifications

• 7-15 years of experience in a related environmental position.
• Familiarity with NYSDEC air regulations and emission calculations.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage air permitting and compliance projects.
• Conduct site visits for air permits and assess compliance.
• Assist project managers in proposal development.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical or Environmental)

NY State Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AERSCREEN

AERMOD

AP-42 EFs

Job description

LaBella is currently looking to hire an Environmental Engineer with air permitting experience in our growing, multi-disciplinary, Environmental Division. LaBella has over 1,800 employees in over 30 offices throughout 13 states. This is an opportunity for a smart and talented professional with enormous upside potential as part of a growing company.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to join a dynamic team working on exciting, multi-phase, technically engaging, and impactful projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing air permitting and air compliance projects for industrial, municipal and state agencies. The successful candidate will have a working knowledge of NYSDEC air regulations, air dispersion modeling and emission calculations (potential-to-emit and actual). The successful candidate will assist project managers with developing proposals with scope of work and cost for client review and conduct necessary site visits/field inspections for new air permits/registrations and assessing compliance with existing permits.

LaBella offers excellent training and career advancement opportunities and outstanding benefits.

Duties

• Experience with Title V air permits, state facility permits and air registrations
• Familiarity with NYSDEC air regs and Fed NSPS and NESHAP
• Knowledge of regulations concerning criteria, non-criteria, HTAC, HAPs and their respective state/fed thresholds
• Familiarity with NYCRR Parts 621 & 617
• Familiarity with NYCRR Part 212 analysis (including DAR-1/SGC & AGC & DAR-10/modeling guidelines)
• Familiarity with surface coating (e.g., paint booths and NYCRR Part 228)
• Some familiarity with air dispersion modeling (e.g., AERSCREEN, AERMOD)
• Familiarity with PTE and actual emissions calc (using AP-42 EFs, Engineering calculations, mass balances, etc.)
• Methos 9 certified (for plume/opacity observation), a plus!
• Familiarity with EPA Reference Methods for air pollutant measurements (40CFR60 Appendix A) & NIOSH Methods for indoors and personnel testing/measurements
• Some familiarity with air pollution control technologies and some familiarity with BACT, TBACT, NOx RACT, etc.

• B.S. degree in Engineering (Chemical or Environmental)
• NY State Licensed Professional Engineer
• 7-15 years of experience in a related local environmental position
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environmental consulting team environment.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplined group of professionals.
• Strong communication skills (active listening, written, and verbal)
• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Highly motivated, with excellent client service skills and a positive attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Valid NYS driver’s license, lean driving record, and reliable transportation

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 per year

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events