Principal Air Quality Engineer​/Scientist in Berkeley

We are looking for a sharp Principal Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance) to join our team in Northern CA. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week in the bay area. We currently have offices in Berkeley and San Francisco but may open a new office based on candidate location. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Full Medical/Dental/Vision, along with a 401k program with a generous company match.

The Principal 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. This candidate will be reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within Yorke, the client organization, government agencies, and the public  work is challenging, broad in scope, and variable from project to project.

The position involves effective communication, decision‑making, and time management. The candidate performs other duties as required or assigned.

This is a Principal level position. Positions at this level are assigned to perform more complex and sensitive duties within air quality consulting. The employee in this position will be assigned to develop business, write proposals, train and mentor other employees, and/or monitor work produced by other employees.

• 15–25+ 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
  • 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 team members on project teams towards project completion within scope, budget, and schedule and ensure quality work product and deliverables
• Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and expertise by fostering a collaborative environment without losing focus on quality
• Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work dealing with SCAQMD, BAAQMD, SJVAPCD, EPA, CARB and/or other similar regulatory 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 Air Quality environmental 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
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle several projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently
• Desire to train and share technical expertise in environmental rules and regulations 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 toward 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)