SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER

Awma Gcs; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays per year

Accrual of sick and annual leave

Paid Parental Leave

Top-ranked retirement program

Robust insurance plan

Incentivized commuter club

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

A government agency in Arizona is seeking an Environmental Engineer for remote work opportunities within its Air Quality Division. The role involves drafting air quality permits and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates can apply for Associate, Senior, or Principal positions based on their experience and qualifications. Competitive salary ranges from $90k to $135k depending on the position. The agency promotes a flexible work culture and offers comprehensive benefits, including a robust retirement plan and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in drafting air quality permits.
• Must have a professional engineer license in Arizona.
• Familiarity with Clean Air Act and Arizona Administrative Code.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and mentor junior staff.
• Review technical documents for compliance.
• Draft technical documents and permits.

Skills

Interpreting and applying complex environmental regulations

Drafting complex permits

Air pollution control technologies

Compiling complex technical presentations

Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Job Location

Air Quality Division
1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Positions: Associate Environmental Engineer, Grade 28 - $90k - $95k; Senior Environmental Engineer, Grade 29 - $105k - $115k; Principal Environmental Engineer, Grade 30 - $130k - $135k

Job Summary

We have an immediate opening for an Environmental Engineer (Associate, Senior, Principal) within ADEQ’s Air Quality Division. The Senior Environmental Engineer will support the ADEQ’s Air Quality Permits Team. This role will be responsible for drafting air quality permits which includes drafting conditions that are enforceable and assuring compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. This position will be required to review and process detailed technical reports received from the regulated community.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties

• Leads projects.
• Seeks and/or identifies resources.
• Reviews technical documents and ensures compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations.
• Reviews and evaluates complex permit applications and reports.
• Drafts permits and technical support documents based on the review and evaluation of applicable environmental regulations.
• Participates in site visits, data collection, inspections, and investigations regarding environmental topics.
• Provides technical support and assistance to staff, the regulated community, and the public regarding environmental topics.
• Assists in preparing environmental guidance documents.
• Drives technical outreach and conducts presentations regarding environmental topics.
• Mentors junior level staff, audits technical work and participates in hiring.

Knowledge

• State and federal environmental regulations pertaining to air quality, including the Clean Air Act and the Arizona Administrative Code.
• Environmental and/or chemical engineering principles and practices.
• Chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and their environmental transformations.
• Air pollution control technologies.

Skills & Abilities

• Interpreting and applying complex environmental regulations.
• Drafting complex permits and/or technical support documents.
• Air pollution control technologies including performance testing practices.
• Compiling complex technical presentations and presenting to non-technical audiences.
• Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Attention to detail, quality assurance, and adherence to standard work.
• Communication, research, complex problem-solving, and facilitation skills.

Selective Preference

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering.
• Environmental Associate Engineer (G28): 8 or more years of engineering experience. Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience. Professional Engineer License through the AZ Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization in a reciprocal jurisdiction is required.
• Environmental Senior Engineer (G29): Master’s Degree preferred in Environmental or Chemical Engineering. 12 or more years of engineering experience. Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience. Professional Engineering License through the AZ Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization in a reciprocal jurisdiction is required.
• Environmental Principal Engineer (G30): Master’s Degree or higher in Environmental or Chemical Engineering. 15 or more years of engineering experience. Professional Engineer License through the AZ Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization in a reciprocal jurisdiction is required.

Pre-Employment Requirements

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits & Miscellaneous

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Workplace flexibility to balance work and life
• Opportunities for learning and career development

Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by the State of Arizona, please visit the benefits page.

Contact

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting [e-mail]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.