Clean Air Act Engineer

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers.

The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate possesses exceptional management, organizational, and communication skills; has a strong background in Clean Air Act statutory, regulatory and policy, with a focus on permitting and enforcement.

• Draft Clean Air permits, including minor source, Title V, PSD, and major nonattainment permits
• Draft permits must be consistent with SIP approved rules, EPA regulations and policy, and applicable statutes
• Review proposed permits drafted by State and local agencies for conformity with regulations and policy, including determinations of applicability of regulations, potential to emit, monitoring, and control technology
• Draft and review control technology determinations, including BACT and LAER determinations
• Review draft regulations for conformance with EPA requirements
• Research alternative approaches to compliance with EPA regulations based on similar State rules
• Mentor less experienced staff
• Manage multiple projects and small project teams simultaneously
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with multiple clients and internal stakeholders
• Write technical documents

• BS or MS in Engineering, preferably Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental
• Knowledge of Clean Air Act laws and regulations as they pertain to permitting
• Five years of experience implementing Clean Air Act regulations, including drafting and/or reviewing Clean Air Act permits or permit applications
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Strong writing and communication skills and the ability to present project findings to different stakeholders, both orally and in writing
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects and meet tight deadlines, while providing quality client-ready deliverables

$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.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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