Senior Air Quality & Environmental Compliance Professional
Job Title
Senior Air Quality & Environmental Compliance Professional
Company Overview
A nationally recognized, employee‑owned consulting and engineering firm is expanding its environmental capabilities in the Minneapolis area. The local environmental team supports industrial, power, transportation, commercial, and manufacturing clients by delivering high‑level permitting, regulatory compliance, and technical consulting services. The group is known for impactful project work, multidisciplinary collaboration, and strong opportunities for growth within a leading Environmental Services practice.
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Role Summary
This senior‑level position provides leadership in air quality permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental consulting. The role involves guiding clients through complex regulatory frameworks, overseeing technical analyses, managing air modeling assignments, and ensuring environmental requirements are met at the federal, state, and local levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead air permitting tasks, including development, review, and submission of permit documentation.
- Conduct and oversee emissions calculations for normal operations and non‑routine scenarios.
- Perform and guide air dispersion modeling using EPA‑approved tools such as AERMOD.
- Support preparation of multi‑media environmental plans (e.g., SPCC, SWPPP, EPCRA‑related plans).
- Provide technical direction to project teams and mentor less‑experienced staff.
- Assist in proposal development including scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships; support business development efforts.
- Ensure adherence to quality assurance and safety policies.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of relevant experience, depending on degree type.
- Strong background in air permitting, emissions evaluations, and air compliance frameworks.
- Solid knowledge of Clean Air Act requirements and associated regulatory programs (e.g., NSR/PSD, NESHAP, NSPS, Title V).
- Experience performing or reviewing air dispersion modeling (AERMOD).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior consulting experience.
- Ability to bring or grow client relationships.
- Experience conducting human health risk assessments.
- Strong presentation and project‑management skills.
Compensation
- Expected base compensation range: $115,000 - $180,000
How to Apply
Directly apply here or send your resume to with the subject line: Senior Air Quality & Environmental Compliance Professional - Minneapolis. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, but apply by March 31st for priority consideration.
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