Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Specialist​/Environmental Scientist

…and we want unique individuals to come learn, grow, and thrive within our 32-year employee-owned company.

Pinyon is a purpose-driven firm that does work which matters in the communities we live; our employee-owners are encouraged to drive their career paths towards their career goals; we want you to be the next team member to experience our welcoming culture where work is rewarding.

If you're excited about this opportunity to contribute to a workplace that values diversity and fosters inclusivity, even if you think you do not fully meet the qualifications.

Pinyon is a company of opportunity

Pinyon is seeking an experienced Air Quality Specialist that can support several markets and projects that deal with air quality permitting and compliance for a variety of clients in the oil and gas, commercial/industrial, transportation, and local/federal government market sectors. The candidate will also have the opportunity to assist with noise analyses for similar clients.

• Task management including client interaction during air quality projects, and responsibility for oversight of high-quality deliverables
• Development of air permit applications for federal and state agencies, including responsibility for strategy and quality review
• State and federal regulatory review, and application of those regulations to specific client situations
• Compliance recordkeeping and reporting based on permit conditions
• Greenhouse gas and state inventory reporting
• Assistance with delegation to entry-level air quality personnel as part of task management responsibilities
• Support air quality proposal development and client marketing efforts as needed
• Transportation conformity analyses, including conducting evaluations per DOT and FHWA protocols

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• 4-8 years in Air Quality-related professional services; candidates with more or less relevant experience are encouraged to apply
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Preferred experience with emissions and impacts models such as Pro Max, AERMOD, and MOVES
• Experience and knowledge with federal or state regulations review
• Self-driven with the ability to oversee and complete multiple projects simultaneously, requiring minimal supervision
• Critical thinker and problem solver that can work in a dynamic group environment
• Exceptional communication skills, particularly with technical writing
• Employment is contingent upon the results of a background check

Pinyon offers a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• accrued vacation, sick, and paid holidays
• 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance through United Health
• 100% employer paid premiums for base dental and vison insurances through Met Life
• long term disability
• life insurance
• ESOP and employer matching 401k

Pinyon also offers several bonus programs including:

• overtime bonus program
• profit share program
• spot bonus program

Pinyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.

Pinyon was established in 1993 by Lauren Evans, PE, and she has grown Pinyon from a one-woman outfit based out of her garage, to a thriving and growing environmental consulting firm. The firm now employs over 80 environmental professionals and support personnel and has expanded from its headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado (near Denver) to include branch offices in…