Senior Environmental Engineer (PE) — SPCC & Air Compliance

LVI Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer (PE) in Illinois to lead environmental compliance projects for industrial and commercial clients. You will develop and certify SPCC Plans, advise on federal and state environmental regulations, and manage client relationships from project initiation to completion.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in environmental engineering or consulting, a valid Illinois PE license, and strong technical writing and project-management skills to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 7+ years in environmental engineering, consulting, or compliance.
• Experience developing and certifying SPCC Plans.
• Proven project management including budgets, schedules, and client deliverables.
• Experience working with industrial or commercial facilities.
• Strong technical writing and engineering problem-solving skills.
• Ability to independently manage projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance and consulting projects for industrial and commercial clients.
• Prepare, review, and certify SPCC Plans and other engineering documents.
• Support air permitting, compliance evaluations, emissions calculations, and regulatory determinations.
• Advise clients on federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client communication.
• Develop permit applications, technical reports, engineering evaluations, and regulatory submissions.
• Support compliance initiatives involving air, stormwater, wastewater, waste management and remediation programs.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and support clients during inspections and reviews.
• Conduct facility assessments and site visits to evaluate operations and obligations.
• Collaborate with air quality specialists on Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, MACT, and related programs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and client relationship growth.

Skills

Illinois-licensed PE

SPCC Plans

Project management

Environmental compliance

Client relationship management

Technical writing

Air quality regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer (PE) in Illinois to lead environmental compliance projects for industrial and commercial clients. You will develop and certify SPCC Plans, advise on federal and state environmental regulations, and manage client relationships from project initiation to completion.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in environmental engineering or consulting, a valid Illinois PE license, and strong technical writing and project-management skills to deliver