Senior Air Quality Engineer or Scientist

Braun Intertec Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation is seeking a senior air quality permitting and compliance professional in Texas to lead and support projects for industrial, energy, and commercial clients. You will mentor junior staff, strengthen client relationships, and deliver high-quality technical reports and compliance programs.

The role requires strong communication, budgeting, and technical writing skills, with experience in PSD, NSR, Title V, and air dispersion modeling using AERMOD and SCREEN3/AERSCREEN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years Texas-specific air quality permitting and compliance experience; 10–12 years total air permitting experience.
• Knowledge of state and federal air quality rules and regulations for industrial, energy, and commercial clients.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain client relationships through project work and in-person engagement.
• Lead project teams, manage execution, client communication, and project deliverables.
• Prepare and review proposals for projects of varying complexity.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Comply with client health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform and review air permitting and compliance tasks including PBR, NSR, and Title V.
• Interpret air quality regulations and conduct emissions calculations and modeling.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Analytical skills

Organizational and client service

Budget development & communication

Public speaking

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, environmental science, or related field

Tools

AERMOD

Screen3/AERSCREEN

Microsoft 365 (Word/Excel/Outlook/SharePoint)

Job description

Position Overview

As a senior air quality permitting and compliance professional, you will play a key role in our Environmental Permitting and Compliance practice group, where you will lead and support projects, strengthen client relationships, mentor junior staff, and help deliver high-quality results for industrial, energy, and commercial clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong internal and external client relationships through project work and in-person engagement.
• Lead project teams, managing execution, client communication, and overall project deliverables.
• Prepare and review proposals for projects of varying complexity.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Comply with applicable client health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform, direct, and review technical work for air permitting and compliance projects, including:
• Permit by Rule (PBR), case-by-case New Source Review (NSR) and Title V permit applications.
• Interpretation and application of state and federal air quality regulations.
• Emissions calculations and equipment evaluations.
• Air quality impact assessments using SCREEN3 and/or AERSCREEN.
• Development of client air quality compliance programs.
• Preparation of technical reports and other project documents.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and client service skills.
• Ability to meet client expectations in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to develop, manage, and communicate project budgets.
• Strong technical writing, public speaking, communication, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented, motivated, and analytical, with a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years Texas-specific air quality permitting and compliance experience, with 10-12 years total air permitting experience; experience in additional states is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal air quality rules and regulations as they apply to industrial, energy, and commercial clients.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.
• Preferred but not required:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience preparing Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit applications.
  • Experience with air dispersion modeling using AERMOD, supported by a working knowledge of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Appendix W.
  • Experience auditing client air quality programs.

Compensation Range:

$96,000.00 - $144,000.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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