Senior Air Permitting Project Leader (Hybrid)

The Planet Group; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual raises

Performance bonus

Employee stock ownership

PTO 20 days

Unlimited sick time

Relocation/sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Air Permitting Project Manager in Livonia, MI, offering a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office). You will lead air permitting initiatives for industrial clients, supervise junior staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to a growing environmental practice.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in environmental consulting, strong knowledge of Title V/PSD/NSR, and a track record of delivering compliant permit strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in environmental consulting, compliance, or permitting.
• Strong air emissions permitting and air quality knowledge.
• Experience preparing permit applications, emissions inventories, and reporting.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage air permitting strategies for industrial facilities.
• Prepare permit applications and conduct emissions analyses.
• Evaluate regulatory applicability and support compliance programs.
• Lead projects, mentor junior staff, and manage client relationships.
• Collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams.

Skills

Air permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Professional certifications desirable (EIT/PE/CHMM)

Tools

Air dispersion modeling

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Air Permitting Project Manager in Livonia, MI, offering a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office). You will lead air permitting initiatives for industrial clients, supervise junior staff, manage client relationships, and contribute to a growing environmental practice.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in environmental consulting, strong knowledge of Title V/PSD/NSR, and a track record of delivering compliant permit strategies.