New Source Review Project Engineer 2025-02454 Cheyenne, WY, USA

Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A state environmental agency in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking an experienced Senior Engineer to oversee air quality permit applications. This position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and a Professional Engineer's License. You will draft analyses, review documents for compliance, and participate in cross-functional projects. The ideal candidate will have strong regulatory knowledge and excellent communication skills. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer's (PE) License required at time of hire.
• Knowledge of state and federal air quality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drafts technical analyses for air quality permit applications.
• Reviews technical documents for compliance with regulations.
• Generates special project provisions and resolves disputes.

Skills

Environmental concepts

Air quality permitting

Regulatory compliance

Technical document review

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is an upper-level position in the New Source Review Program that reviews air quality permit applications for the construction or modification of industrial facilities. The position reviews designs, calculations, and other documents for details, accuracy and completeness; examines the basis for air pollution controls and compliance with air quality standards and regulations; drafts technical analyses and proposed permit conditions for public notice; participates in cross functional projects within the Air Quality Division. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

Human Resource Contact

DEQ HR [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drafts and coordinates the preparation of technical and complex air quality analyses for industrial and oil and gas facilities.
• Collects data and prepares studies, reports, permits, and summaries for a variety of projects with varying levels of complexity.
• Reviews technical documents for compliance with requirements of the State, EPA, NPS/USFS, and other agencies.
• Reviews blueprints, process designs, plans and specifications for technical merit and environmental impact.
• Reviews and approves or rejects application submittals.
• Generate special provisions for all projects to address issues unique to each project.
• Ensure that work activities meet project technical and policy requirements, state statutes and federal regulations.
• Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with industry groups and applicants.
• Responds to comments from stakeholders and industry in contentious situations.
• Coordinate with other programs, agencies, or outside entities.
• Participate in environmental studies and public meetings.
• Provide responses to appeals, lawsuits, or other public record requests.
• Serve as an expert witness.
• Trains, develops, and mentors staff.
• Advise senior leadership regarding project budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Develops and implements operating procedures for engineers and scientists.
• Participate in selection panels for environmental engineers and scientists.
• Confers with staff of agencies in other states or other levels of government with regard to joint actions taken or to be taken, or in exchange for vital or useful information.
• Resolve and recommend resolutions of applicant and contractor disputes and claims.
• Confers with supervisor and colleagues, presenting and resolving difficult problems or questions, discussing plans and actions to be taken.
• Conducts extensive research of existing and evolving emission control technologies.
• Responsible for project documentation and maintaining electronic records for each application.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in air quality permitting

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of environmental concepts, state and federal statutes and rules, particularly as it relates to air quality.
• Knowledge of state-regulated industries as well as the associated air emission units, processes, controls, and release point facility model.
• Skill, knowledge and ability in planning, organizing, and managing complex environmental regulatory challenges and problem-solving by applying reasoned engineering/scientific judgment.
• Skill in managing sensitive situations with competing interests in a political environment.
• Knowledge of an ability to read, research, interpret and apply Federal and State environmental rules and regulations as well as State policies and procedures.
• Skill in building and managing teams comprised of professionals with diverse backgrounds and affiliations, balancing disparate goals/priorities, and dealing with difficult people.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of technical staff and contractors in a team approach so that deadlines are met while maintaining quality to meet agency goals.
• Ability to critically assess, in detail, written documents and technical work products, including scientific studies and modeling results.
• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with various deadlines and objectives, as well as be flexible and open-minded.
• Strong written, spoken, and electronic communication skills with particular proficiency in explaining complex technical and/or regulatory issues and concerns to a varied audience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience

1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Some travel may be required.

NOTES

• FLSA: Exempt
• The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality may use a video interview as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video interview, you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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