Senior Environmental Professional

LE002 Onterris Payroll, LLC; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Senior Air Quality Engineer focused on California Air Permitting and Reporting. You will lead permitting projects, manage budgets, supervise staff, and liaise with clients in various sectors, ensuring compliance with CA regulations.

Requirements include a BS in Science or Engineering or 10+ years of direct air quality and project management experience; certification as CPP is desirable. The role offers growth and impact across environmental solutions for diverse clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Science or Engineering or minimum 10 years direct experience.
• Associate of Science degree in Science or Engineering or minimum 15 years direct experience.
• Direct experience including project, client, and program management and air quality permitting in California.
• Certified as Agency Permitting Professional (CPP) is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead air permitting projects for California, including emission inventories and GHG management.
• Supervise junior staff, coordinate budgets and timelines, and ensure quality deliverables.
• Consult with clients to develop plans, reports and assessments; guide technical staff.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Program management

Air quality permitting

California experience

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Science or Engineering

Associate of Science degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

CPP Certification

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real-world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact. Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.

Our Senior Air Quality Engineer position would be focused on California Air Permitting and Reporting. As a key member of the Permitting and Compliance Team, you will be reporting to the principal in charge of California permitting and compliance services and will work on a team of ten professionals. Our clients include manufacturers, food processors, telecom utilities, electric utilities, hospitals, universities, oil and gas producers, and local government operations.

This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including air permitting, emission inventories, GHG management, compliance management programs, compliance audits, jr. staff supervision, regulatory development and compliance strategies, field audits, project management, project budgeting, etc. The following are examples of day-to-day tasks. Plans multiple projects simultaneously including being the senior technical lead on a project, supervising staff level professionals and technicians. Estimates personnel needs, assigns work, meets completion dates, interprets and ensures consistent application of firm standards. Coordinates the day-to-day operations of technical staff by assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance. Oversees development of project document deliverable outlines and layouts, technical writing of reports, data interpretation, and development of graphical presentations in a logical and professional manner. Consults with clients to prepare plans, reports, and assessments. Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

The compensation range for this role is $120,000 to $130,000 commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location.

To thrive in this role, you’ll be comfortable taking ownership of the following responsibilities: Responsible for project budget and hours and utilizes time effectively to complete tasks within assigned timeframe(s). Act as a client manager to understand customer needs and distributes work assignments and proposals to appropriate teams. Communicates to leadership when issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule and budget. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attend professional workshops. Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here. Bachelor of Science degree in Science or Engineering or at minimum 10 years direct experience; or Associate of Science degree in Science or Engineering or at minimum 15 years direct experience. Direct experience including project, client, and program management and air quality permitting experience in California. Certified as Agency Permitting Professional, such SCAQMD Certified Permitting Professional (CPP) is a desirable but not required.

Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants. For US residents, click here to learn more.

At Onterris, we take on complex challenges with purpose and momentum, alongside teams that lead with integrity, deliver together, and invest in your growth.

“Working with inspiring coworkers and clients across the globe over the past five years has been incredibly rewarding. Their passion motivates me to improve our client experience and work that I deliver.” – Erin Peck, Emissions Services

“There are not many places where a toxicologist can be boots‑on‑the‑ground at an environmental emergency one day and deep in a human health risk assessment or litigation the next, but this company is one of them, and honestly, that breadth is what makes me love the work. We are a team of scientists with a broad range of talents and experiences who genuinely take the mission to heart, because protecting people and communities from chemical hazards is not abstract here; it is exactly why we show up every day. The culture reflects that shared commitment in the best way: collaborative, rigorous, and truly motivated by the impact we make together.” – Andre Richardson, Consulting

“I knew my position here would be more than just a job. Every day is a new, exciting challenge to solve, and I get to go home knowing that the work I am doing is having a positive impact on the world.” – J Esteves, R&D