Clean Air Act Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Conduct, assess, and analyze air dispersion modeling using AERSCREEN and AERMOD.

• Determine modeling applicability in alignment with federal, state, and local guidelines.

• Identify suitable meteorological data for analysis.

• Establish representative source parameters and potential emission rates.

• Determine background concentrations and pinpoint nearby sources for detailed modeling.

• Analyze the conversion of NO to NO2 and the formation of secondary pollutants.

• Assess compliance with NAAQS, SILs, and PSD increments.

• Conduct evaluations of toxic air pollutants utilizing AERSCREEN and other screening tools.

• Prepare Clean Air permits, including minor source, Title V, PSD, and major nonattainment permits.

• Ensure that drafted permits adhere to SIP-approved regulations, EPA guidelines, and relevant statutes.

• Review proposed permits from state and local bodies to ensure regulatory and policy compliance.

• Draft and evaluate BACT and LAER control technology determinations.

• Review draft regulations to ensure they meet EPA standards.

• Investigate alternative compliance strategies based on similar state regulations.

• Mentor and guide junior staff members.

• Oversee multiple projects and small project teams concurrently.

• Collaborate with clients and internal partners.

• Create precise and comprehensive technical documents and reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, ideally in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental fields.

• Strong understanding of Clean Air Act regulations and laws as they relate to permitting.

• At least five years of experience in completing, reviewing, and/or evaluating air dispersion modeling analyses.

• Proficient in AERMOD, AERSCREEN, AERMET, and AERSURFACE.

• Knowledge of EPA’s Guideline on Air Quality Models (40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W).

• Experience with VISCREEN, CALPUFF, and/or other visibility models is preferred.

• Minimum of five years of experience in implementing Clean Air Act regulations, including drafting and/or reviewing permits or permit applications.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Excellent writing and communication abilities, capable of presenting project results to various stakeholders.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and produce client-ready outputs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Educational benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• 401(k) plan.

• Profit sharing.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• 11–20 paid vacation days annually.

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• 56 hours or more of sick leave annually, depending on the state of employment.

• Supportive and adaptable work environment.

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.