Air Permitting Scientist - Industrial Market

Air Permitting Scientist - Industrial Market

Des Moines, IA;
Fayetteville, AR;
Lincoln, NE;
Little Rock, AR;
North Kansas City, MO;
Oklahoma City, OK;
Omaha, NE;
Overland Park, KS

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people‑centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Welcome to Olsson's Industrial Environmental team, where innovation meets sustainability in the industrial sector. As a Engineer or Scientist, you will be part of a team that tackles complex environmental challenges across diverse industries such as mining, agriculture, and advanced manufacturing. As an Air Permitting Specialist, you will prepare environmental permits and plans, perform regulatory and technical analysis, write technical reports, conduct audits and inspections, and provide program management support.

You may be involved with climate action, sustainability, and resilience planning, air dispersion modeling, and evaluating greenhouse gas emissions. This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply your knowledge of air permitting to a variety of environmental projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and contributing to the sustainable development of industrial sites.

• Work on air permitting / compliance projects and ensuring adherence to project scope and schedule.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and documents for permits and compliance measures.
• Support small‑scale project management, including monitoring timelines, budgets, and scope under the guidance of senior staff.

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well with a team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of professional air quality project experience, including permitting, modeling, monitoring, and reporting for Clean Air Act compliance.
• Knowledge of air emission methodologies, air dispersion modeling, construction and operating permits, and regulations under EPA’s PSD, Title V, NSPS and NESHAP programs.
• Familiarity with state and federal air regulations and regulatory processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Experience with small, medium, or large‑scale client environmental consulting projects and representing clients to stakeholders including regulatory agencies.

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.