Senior Air Quality Engineer & Permitting Lead

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Work-life balance programs

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an Air Quality Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves leading air quality permitting projects, conducting assessments, and preparing permit applications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, a PE license or the ability to obtain one, and over 10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and work-life balance programs. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance.
• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (PE) license within six months.
• Experience working in consulting, industrial, or regulatory settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage air quality permitting projects.
• Conduct air quality assessments and emission inventories.
• Prepare and review air permit applications.
• Advocate for clients during permit negotiations.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Participate in business development activities.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state air quality regulations

Experience with air dispersion modeling software

Technical writing skills

Project budgeting and financial tracking

Client relationship development

Leadership and collaboration

Project management experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AERMOD

CALPUFF

EPA tools like MOVES

Job description

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an Air Quality Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves leading air quality permitting projects, conducting assessments, and preparing permit applications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, a PE license or the ability to obtain one, and over 10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive compensation, performance bonuses, and work-life balance programs. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $150,000 depending on experience.