Job Description:- Perform, review, and evaluate air dispersion modeling analyses using tools such as AERSCREEN, AERMOD, including:
- Performing modeling applicability determinations consistent with federal, state, and local guidance
- Identifying representative meteorological data
- Establishing representative source parameters and potential emissions rates
- Establishing background concentrations and identifying nearby sources to be explicitly modeled consistent with applicable federal and state guidelines
- Evaluating NO to NO2 conversion and secondary pollutant formation consistent with applicable federal and state guidelines
- Evaluating compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), significant impact levels (SILs), and PSD increments
- Perform toxic air pollutant evaluations consistent with federal, state, local, and Tribal agency air toxics programs using AERSCREEN and other screening tools
- Draft Clean Air permits, including minor source, Title V, PSD, and major nonattainment permits
- Ensure drafted permits comply with SIP-approved rules, EPA regulations and policies, and applicable statutes
- Review proposed permits from State and local agencies for conformity with regulations and policy, including applicability determinations, potential to emit, monitoring requirements, and control technologies
- Draft and review control technology determinations, including BACT and LAER analyses
- Review draft regulations to ensure conformance with EPA requirements
- Research alternative approaches to compliance with EPA regulations based on similar State rules
- Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced staff
- Manage multiple projects and small project teams simultaneously
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders
- Prepare clear, thorough technical documents and reports
Qualifications and Skills:- B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental
- Solid knowledge of Clean Air Act laws and regulations as they pertain to permitting
- Minimum of five years of experience completing, reviewing, and/or evaluating air dispersion modeling analyses
- Proficiency in AERMOD, AERSCREEN, AERMET, AERSURFACE, and AERMET, and familiarity with EPA's Guideline on Air Quality Models (40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W)
- Experience with VISCREEN, CALPUFF, and/or other visibility models preferred
- Minimum of five years of experience implementing Clean Air Act regulations, including drafting and/or reviewing permits or permit applications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to present project findings effectively to a variety of stakeholders, both orally and in writing
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet tight deadlines, and deliver high-quality, client-ready work
$90,000 - $120,000 a year
ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, an EAP, 11-20 paid vacation days per year, 10 paid holidays per year, 56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time) and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.
