Senior Air Quality Engineer or Scientist

Braun Intertec Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Intertec seeks a senior air quality permitting and compliance professional to lead our Environmental Permitting and Compliance practice. You will mentor staff, manage complex projects for industrial, energy, and commercial clients, and strengthen key client relationships.

You will direct technical work on PBR, NSR, and Title V permit applications, interpret air quality rules, perform emission calculations, and develop client compliance programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years Texas air quality permitting and compliance experience; total 10–12 years preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal air quality rules for industrial, energy, and commercial clients.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong 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 PBR, NSR, and Title V permits.
• Interpret and apply state and federal air quality regulations.
• Calculate emissions and evaluate equipment for compliance.
• Conduct air quality impact assessments using SCREEN3 and/or AERSCREEN.
• Develop client air quality compliance programs.
• Prepare technical reports and project documents.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Technical writing

Budget management

Verbal and written communication

Team mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft 365

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.

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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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At Braun Intertec, we work at the intersection of the natural and built environments, combining science, technology, and engineering. We partner with you to meet today's technical needs while preserving the integrity of our natural surroundings.