Senior Environmental Specialist - Air Quality & Permitting

Great River Energy; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Energy in Minnesota is seeking an Environmental Specialist (Air Quality) to lead air permitting activities at our power generation facilities and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Title V permits and emissions reporting.

You will partner with plant operations, engineering, and leadership to interpret regulatory changes, analyze CEMS data, prepare regulatory submissions, and identify opportunities to improve environmental performance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science with at least five years of regulatory compliance experience.
• Experience analyzing CEMS data and preparing regulatory reports; ESC StackVision and/or EPA CAMD/CDX required.
• Experience in air permitting and federal/state environmental regulatory compliance programs.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate into actionable guidance.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead air quality permitting activities, including preparation, submittal, and management of permits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state environmental regulations.
• Serve as site environmental coordinator for designated areas of responsibility.
• Support and provide oversight of facility environmental compliance programs.
• Monitor and interpret emerging regulatory issues, providing guidance and policy recommendations to leadership.
• Perform detailed data analysis (CEMS and related systems) and prepare accurate, timely reports and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance.
• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

CEMS data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Data interpretation

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or environmental science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ESC StackVision

EPA CAMD/CDX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great River Energy in Minnesota is seeking an Environmental Specialist (Air Quality) to lead air permitting activities at our power generation facilities and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Title V permits and emissions reporting.

You will partner with plant operations, engineering, and leadership to interpret regulatory changes, analyze CEMS data, prepare regulatory submissions, and identify opportunities to improve environmental performance while