Senior Air Quality Engineer: Permitting & Emissions Lead

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudek seeks an experienced Air Quality Permitting Professional Engineer to lead regulatory compliance, emissions analysis, and permitting for fossil fuel power facilities. This nationally distributed team role requires deep expertise, collaboration with utilities and IPPs, and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic regulatory landscape.

The successful candidate will guide permitting pathways, contribute to energy transition initiatives, and represent clients in regulatory discussions, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of air quality permitting experience in power generation or similar heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of NSR/PSD, Title V, air toxics, and combustion emissions.
• Experience collaborating with utility environmental teams and/or IPP project developers.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Air Quality Permitting & Compliance: prepare and manage NSR/PSD, Title V, and state-level permits for fossil fuel units.
• Emissions Analysis & Modeling: conduct inventories and emission calculations using EPA methodologies.
• Engineering & Technical Support: guidance on combustion performance, emissions controls, and unit modifications.
• Regulatory Interface & Documentation: liaison with regulators, prepare reports and agency submittals.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline

Tools

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Dudek seeks an experienced Air Quality Permitting Professional Engineer to lead regulatory compliance, emissions analysis, and permitting for fossil fuel power facilities. This nationally distributed team role requires deep expertise, collaboration with utilities and IPPs, and proactive problem-solving in a dynamic regulatory landscape.

The successful candidate will guide permitting pathways, contribute to energy transition initiatives, and represent clients in regulatory discussions, with a