Senior Air Quality Engineer – Permitting & Impact

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; Hawthorne Place (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plan

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Air Quality Engineer in the United States to lead and manage air quality permitting projects.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with regulatory agencies to advocate for clients and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role requires deep knowledge of air quality regulations, experience with dispersion modeling software, strong technical writing skills, and a track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within six months.
• 10+ years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance in consulting, industrial, or regulatory settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage air quality permitting projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct comprehensive air quality assessments and emission inventories for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review air permit applications for accuracy and regulatory adherence.
• Interface with regulatory agencies to advocate for clients during permit negotiations and approvals.
• Provide technical guidance on compliance strategies, control technologies, and best practices.
• Perform air dispersion modeling and risk assessments to assess emissions impacts.
• Stay current with evolving air quality regulations and industry trends.
• Mentor and train junior staff to develop skills and capabilities.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposals and client presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate air quality into broader environmental initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Air quality regulations

Air dispersion modeling

Technical writing

Project budgeting

Proposals/pricing services

Client communication

Team collaboration

Quality control

Environmental problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

10+ years air quality permitting experience

Tools

AERMOD

CALPUFF

MOVES

Job description

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Air Quality Engineer in the United States to lead and manage air quality permitting projects.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with regulatory agencies to advocate for clients and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The role requires deep knowledge of air quality regulations, experience with dispersion modeling software, strong technical writing skills, and a track record in