Sr. Air Quality Engineer​/Scientist; Consulting in Berkeley

Job Overview

The Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance) performs professional engineering work, leading and executing the compliance and permitting functions in relation to Air Quality Regulations and Compliance. The candidate reviews processes and equipment, analyzes permit‑related technical and regulatory issues, and communicates those analyses with Yorke, the client organization, government agencies, and the public. The role involves effective communication, decision‑making, time management, and other duties as required.

This is a senior level position that may also involve training and mentoring other employees and/or monitoring work produced by other employees.

• 10‑20+ years of work experience in the Air Quality and/or Environmental industry in an engineering role (preferably in a consulting environment).
• Experience in the environmental services industry focusing on leading Air Quality services:
  • Process and equipment review
  • Air quality permitting under BAAQMD, SCAQMD, SJVAPCD and other Air Districts, including Title V Permitting
  • RECLAIM implementation and reporting
  • Annual Emissions Reporting
  • Air Dispersion Modeling
  • Air Quality Assessments including Data Analysis and Emission Inventories
  • General Air Quality Compliance for facilities in CA
• Ability to manage and lead active project teams toward timely project completion within scope, budget, and schedule, ensuring quality work products and deliverables.
• Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and foster a collaborative environment without losing the focus of quality.
• Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work with SCAQMD, BAAQMD, SJVAPCD, EPA, CARB, and/or other agencies.
• Experience working on‑site at client facilities.
• Prepare reports and submissions in a timely manner.
• Experience with handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation.
• Highly motivated to continue working in the Air Quality field and expand knowledge and experience.
• CA Regulatory/Compliance experience is required.

• B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degrees from an accredited college (minimum GPA of 3.0).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle multiple projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently.
• Desire to train and share technical expertise with clients and team members.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in conflict resolution and crisis management.
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions.
• Ability to think critically and develop solutions.
• Software Knowledge:
  • Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills (required).
  • Microsoft 365 Applications, including SharePoint (a plus).
  • P.E. Certification (a plus).

Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, an Environmental Consulting leader in California that implements Environmental Engineering and Compliance solutions for our clients throughout California. Our mission is to solve environmental compliance problems for industrial and governmental infrastructure facilities. We are a growing and dynamic organization of highly respected professionals. Over 2,200 client organizations have been assisted with Air Quality and Environmental Compliance, Engineering, and Permitting needs.

Our team has over 1,000 years of combined environmental experience and specializes in Air Quality, Waste, Water, CEQA, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene.