Air Quality Engineer

About the role

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. This role partners with the BGE Air Quality team to support air permit applications, regulatory compliance, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare air permit applications, including permitting strategy, project description, BACT, and regulatory analyses, while ensuring the application and resultant permit meet client needs.
• Review environmental reports, permits, applications, and related materials to provide regulatory compliance guidance and strategies to clients.
• Communicate scientific and technical information to project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies through written reports and presentations.
• Assist clients with agency coordination, permit acquisition, and compliance.
• Manage time efficiently to support multiple projects.
• Partner with BGE staff to maintain and develop client relationships.
• Engage with project teams across simultaneous assignments.

Requirements

• B.S./M.S. degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related science field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in environmental consulting, focused on air quality permitting and compliance.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of EPA/TCEQ air regulations; experience with other state and local agencies is a plus.
• Understanding of refining, chemical, and other industrial process operations.
• Experience with PBRs, Title V, and emissions calculations.
• Active participation in local and regional trade associations.
• Ability to engage with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Experience with client relationship building and articulating regulatory requirements.
• Effective time-management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Aptitude to adapt environmental concepts, permit terms, and regulations across multiple industries and geographies.
• Professional presence, solid decision-making skills, and ability to work effectively in team situations.
• Proficient with MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel).

Benefits

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting.
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans.
• 9 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays.
• Personal Time Allowances: 2 to 4 weeks of vacation, depending on experience-level; unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• Unlimited sick days.
• Mentorship Program for guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program.