Senior Air Quality Specialist/Engineer

Perennial Environmental Services, LLC.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Perennial Environmental Services LLC seeks a Senior Air Quality Specialist/Engineer to join our Air Quality Team. This full-time role delivers senior technical leadership and project management on air quality permitting projects across the United States, with emphasis on the Gulf Region and oil and gas sectors.

The candidate will lead calculations, ensure regulatory compliance (NSPS/NESHAPs, NSR/PSD/Title V), mentor junior staff, and manage budgets and schedules while traveling up to 25% to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in science or engineering with relevant experience.
• Experience with air emission calculations across multiple industry sectors.
• Knowledge of state and federal air quality regulations, including NSPS/NESHAPs.
• Experience developing greenhouse gas inventories and reports.
• Experience leading air quality permitting and budgeting (Title V/PSD/NSR).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior technical and project management support for air quality permitting projects nationwide.
• Lead air quality permitting efforts (Title V/PSD/NSR) with focus on Texas/Louisiana.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project budgets/timelines.
• Travel up to 25% and visit industrial facilities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independence

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AERMOD

MOVES

LDAR auditing

Job description

Perennial Environmental Services LLC (Perennial), a rapidly growing environmental consulting firm, is seeking a motivated and team-oriented Senior Air Quality Specialist/Engineer to join our Air Quality Team. We provide a wide range of environmental services to clients across the nation and are looking for someone who shares our core values of Community, Growth-Oriented, Integrity, Innovation, and Tenacity.

Perennial is seeking a mid/senior career scientist or engineer to join its new Air Quality team. This full-time position will provide senior level technical and project management expertise in support of air quality permitting projects throughout the United States with a focus on the Gulf Region and the oil and gas industry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in a science or engineering discipline with mastery of physical science material and skills from both education and early career experience.
• Postgraduate professional experience in a relevant role in industry, consulting, or a United States environmental regulatory government agency (e.g. EPA, state environmental protection branch or similar) with increasing responsibility.
• Expertise in developing and reviewing air emission calculations across multiple industry sectors and sources.
• Experience in the application of state and federal air quality regulations, including federal NSPS and NESHAPs.
• Experience developing state and federal greenhouse gas inventories and reports.
• Experience leading air quality permitting efforts (e.g. FERC authorizations, Title V/PSD/NSR, with specific experience in Texas and Louisiana.
• Experience in leading proposal efforts including budgeting for a range of air quality projects (compliance level efforts to major greenfield PSD/NSR capital projects).
• Experience in project budget management.
• Strong independent technical writing skills as demonstrated through the independent drafting of larger scoped applications.
• Expertise in managing multiple assignments with the potential for shifting priorities and timelines.
• Expertise in managing and mentoring junior staff at the project level.
• Travel up to 25% within the United States, including air travel.
• Ability to visit industrial facilities and active construction sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE or ability to acquire.
• Postgraduate professional experience with air pollution control device operation and engineering.
• Auditing experience in air or other environmental media.
• Experience in a professional setting with AERMOD for regulatory requirements (e.g. NAAQS, PSD and/or toxic impact modeling assessments)
• Experience in a professional setting with MOVES.
• Experience developing Resource Report 9 for the oil and gas industry.
• Expertise in managing and mentoring multiple junior staff at the line management level.
• Expertise in managing peers and senior staff at the project level.
• Experience with LDAR auditing or surveys.

Core Competencies

• Detailed oriented
• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Maintains accountability for deliverables through to final resolution
• Ability to manage sensitive and highly confidential information
• Ability to identify and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package for medical, dental, vision and more.
• 401k and a 4% match for all full-time eligible employees after 1 year of service.
• Flexible work schedule: eligible employees may have a hybrid schedule after 6 months of employment.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay for eligible employees.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.

Our Culture

At Perennial, we foster a culture where all team members are empowered to take initiative, share ideas, and grow professionally. Our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction drives everything we do, while maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace. We rely on our Core Values as a cornerstone of how we run our business. We are a Community. We are Growth Oriented. We have Integrity. We encourage Innovation. We have Tenacity.

This position requires eligibility to work in the United States. Perennial Environmental Services does not sponsor visa applications for this position.

Perennial Environmental Services is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.