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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Senior Air Permitting Specialist/Engineer - Environmental Services (Denver)

Denver, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$120K/yr - $195K/yr

7+ years exp

Burns & McDonnell is an industry-leading company based in Denver, seeking a Senior Environmental Air Permitting Specialist to lead air permitting and compliance services across various industries. The role involves preparing permit applications, providing technical expertise, overseeing assessments, and managing client relationships.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Jeremy Johnson

Responsibilities

Lead preparation of air construction and operating permit application packages

Provide technical consulting expertise and lead junior staff on air quality analyses

Oversee environmental site assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal air quality requirements

Verify accuracy of emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions as well as maintenance, startup, and shutdown emissions

Prepare and present proposals including scope of work, estimated cost and schedule for air permitting and compliance projects as well as all environmental permitting

Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff

Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities

Develop new clients in environmental permitting services

Prepare and present client and professional meeting presentations

Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits

Responsible for QA/QC process adherence

Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Air pollution permittingEnvironmental complianceTechnical writingProject managementAir quality modelingSustainability analysisClient relationship managementAnalytical skillsSoftware proficiencyProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related Science degree from an accredited program plus minimum 8 years of applicable experience or related Engineering degree from an accredited program plus minimum 7 years of applicable experience

Applicable experience should demonstrate proficiency in air pollution permitting and compliance as well as a deep understanding of air permitting and compliance for complex facilities

Ability to manage air permitting and compliance projects is necessary

Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations with emphasis on the Clean Air Act, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Nonattainment New Source Review, and Title V

Expert analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent project management skills

Expert oral and written communication skills, technical writing skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients

Expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred

Knowledge and project experience with sustainability and ESG services/analysis is also a plus

Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience

Consulting experience preferred

Ability to leverage existing client relationships toward future business opportunities preferred

Experience in performing air quality dispersion model analyses such as AERMOD, AERSCREEN, CALPUFF, VISCREEN, PLUVUE and SLAB is a plus

Benefits

Insurance

Disability

Time off

Wellness programs

Paid sick leave entitlements provided under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

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