Senior Air Quality Specialist/Engineer - Environmental Services (Minneapolis)

Burns & McDonnell; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell's Minneapolis office is seeking a Senior Environmental Air Specialist to oversee air permitting and compliance services for various industries. This role specializes in developing client relationships while managing air quality analyses and compliance reporting.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, significant industry experience, and the ability to work effectively with both clients and team members. The position offers a competitive salary and is part of a dynamic Environmental practice.

Qualifications

• 8 years of applicable experience or 7 years with an Engineering degree.
• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations.
• Experience conducting human health risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead air quality impact analyses and client needs through the project life cycle.
• Manage preparation of air permit application packages.
• Develop client relationships and prepare client proposals.

Skills

Air pollution permitting

Environmental compliance

Technical writing

Project management

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Burns & McDonnell's regional operation in Minneapolis is looking for a Senior Environmental Air Specialist to lead air permitting and compliance services to the industrial, power, commercial, transportation, and manufacturing industries.

This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, industry-leading company and an opportunity for advancement in a dynamic, growing Environmental practice.

The Senior Environmental Air Specialist will work within our Environmental Services Global Practice and perform the following duties:

• Provide technical consulting expertise and function as a lead on air quality impact analyses and client needs through the project life cycle.

• Support and lead the development of client relationships.

• Lead preparation of air permit application packages and provide senior technical leadership to staff.

• Verify accuracy of emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions, as well as maintenance, startup and shutdown emissions.

• Execute air dispersion modeling using Environmental Protection Agency-approved modeling programs, such as AERMOD.

• Assist with preparation and oversee multi-media reporting and plans (i.e., Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), human health risk assessments, environmental site assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with local, state and federal air quality requirements.

• Prepare and present proposals including scope of work, estimated cost and schedule.

• Develop cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.

• Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less-experienced staff.

• Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.

• Prepare and present client and professional meeting presentations.

• Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.

• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.

• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related Science degree from an accredited program plus 8 years of applicable experience or related Engineering degree from an accredited program plus 7 years of applicable experience.

• Proficiency in air pollution permitting and compliance and/or multimedia environmental compliance audits, and environmental management systems.

• Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

• Consulting experience preferred.

• Ability to leverage existing client relationships toward future business opportunities preferred.

• Superior technical writing abilities.

• Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations with emphasis on the Clean Air Act, New Source Review/Preventions of Significant Deterioration, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, New Source Performance Standards, Title V Permitting, Title VI Ozone Depleting Substances and similar regulations.

• Experience in conducting human health risk assessments.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and other professionals.

• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent project management skills.

• Expert oral and written communication skills, technical writing skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.

• Expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation

$125,000.00–170,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year‑end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Environmental

Primary Location: US-MN-Minneapolis/St Paul

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Req ID: 262055

Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-GS #ENS