Environmental Specialist III - Air Permitting and Compliance

AES Corporation; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AES Corporation, a leading US-based power company, seeks a senior air permitting lead for AES US Utilities to guide permitting strategy and regulatory compliance in the Indianapolis area. The role focuses on Title V, PSD/NNSR, and state regulations, driving timelines for current and future projects.

Responsibilities include preparing major and minor permit applications, training teams, and developing a global knowledge platform for compliance tools and best practices.

Qualifications

• Five years' recent experience in air permitting in a regulatory agency, electric utility, large industrial, processing or manufacturing environment or corporate environmental department.
• Seven years of proven experience with U.S. environmental regulations, permits, and requirements.
• Deep understanding of Clean Air Act regulations, Title V, PSD/NNSR, and Indiana air quality regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or an environmental-related field from an accredited college/university.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to effectively communicate highly technical information with internal and external collaborators.
• Excellent knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including ability to locate, interpret, and implement regulations in real-world applications.
• Proven experience with air permit applications, interpretations, and implementation.
• Strong technical data analysis, emissions calculation skills, and project management capabilities.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, submit, and track major and minor air permit applications, including Title V operating permits and PSD.
• Advise and coordinate with project planning teams to incorporate air permitting timelines and requirement expectations into development schedules for new projects, including new power generating facilities.
• Develop and provide tools and training materials for businesses to facilitate implementation of compliance, Company standards, goals, and policies.
• Develop and maintain global platform for knowledge sharing, compliance tools, and communication to facilitate environmental compliance and continuous improvement related to air.
• Collaborate and communicate with regulators, other governmental agencies, and partners regarding environmental aspects of AES US Utilities operations and projects, permitting, and compliance matters.
• Closely monitor developments and actions related to US air regulations, public policy, and litigation that can affect AES US Utilities businesses, including participation in partner involvement, development of comments in public record, and coordination with industry groups on common issues.
• Advise in development and implementation of procedures & policies to facilitate compliance with existing and pending environmental requirements.
• Initiate or review environmental studies and plans to ensure compliance with environmental requirements, Company standards, goals, and policies.

Connaissances

Air permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Environmental regulations

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Description du poste

Are you ready to be part of a companythat'snot just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company witha teamof 8,300employees across 12 countries.

AES has beenranked #1 byBloombergNEFin renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricityformillions of peopleworldwide.

We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work rankings across the markets where weoperate. AES was also named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices.

Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute's Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoringglobal leadership in advancing the electric power industry.

If you're ready to be part of a companythat'snot just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you.We'renot just building a more sustainable future, we’repowering it.

Position Scope:

Lead air permitting strategies for AES US Utilities, including power generation assets and other infrastructure. Provide guidance to AES facilities to promote compliance with environmental regulations, Company standards and policy, and implementation of best practices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Prepare, submit, and track major and minor air permit applications, including Title V operating permits and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD).
• Advise and coordinate with project planning teams to incorporate air permitting timelines and requirement expectations into development schedules for new projects, including new power generating facilities.
• Develop and provide tools and training materials for businesses to facilitate implementation of compliance, Company standards, goals, and policies.
• Develop and maintain global platform for knowledge sharing, compliance tools, and communication to facilitate environmental compliance and continuous improvement related to air.
• Collaborate and communicate with regulators, other governmental agencies, and partners regarding environmental aspects of AES US Utilities operations and projects, permitting, and compliance matters.
• Closely monitor developments and actions related to US air regulations, public policy, and litigation that can affect AES US Utilities businesses, including participation in partner involvement, development of comments in public record, and coordination with industry groups on common issues.
• Advise in development and implementation of procedures & policies to facilitate compliance with existing and pending environmental requirements.
• Initiate or review environmental studies and plans to ensure compliance with environmental requirements, Company standards, goals, and policies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years' recent experience in air permitting in a regulatory agency, electric utility, large industrial, processing or manufacturing environment or corporate environmental department.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience with U.S. environmental regulations, permits, and requirements.
• Deep understanding of Clean Air Act regulations, Title V, PSD/NNSR, and Indiana air quality regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or an environmental-related field from an accredited college/university.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to effectively communicate highly technical information. Ability to communicate optimally with internal and external collaborators including environmental agencies and environmental non-governmental organizations.
• Excellent knowledge of and direct experience with federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including ability to locate, interpret, and implement regulations in real-world applications.
• Proven experience with air permit applications, interpretations, and implementation.
• Strong technical data analysis, emissions calculation skills, and project management capabilities.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.