Air Quality - Principal

About the role

As an Air Quality Principal, you will lead air permitting and regulatory compliance programs for private-sector clients with complex technical and regulatory issues in the manufacturing, oil & gas, power, and mining industry consulting groups. You'll develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their processes and develop permitting and compliance strategies to help their facilities maintain operating flexibility.

You will represent the company at conferences and in meetings to resolve project issues, plan and coordinate work, and negotiate contracts. You will work closely with other CEC air quality practice members across the country to develop opportunities, build business relationships, and apply best practices to address client needs. Additionally, you will mentor junior and mid-level staff in the proper planning and execution of air quality projects and in directing or conducting technical reviews of client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead air permitting and regulatory compliance programs for private-sector clients.
• Develop and maintain client relationships to understand processes and create compliance strategies.
• Represent the company at conferences and meetings to resolve project issues and negotiate contracts.
• Coordinate with CEC air quality practice members nationwide to develop opportunities and apply best practices.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff in project planning, execution, and technical reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in engineering, environmental science, or a related degree.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in air quality and compliance.
• Consulting or industry experience with NSR Construction Permitting, Title V, federal and state air regulations, and regulatory compliance assistance.
• Established relationships with Illinois EPA and other regional air pollution control agencies.
• Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Well-established reputation and recognition as a technical expert in the marketplace.
• Professional Engineering license in Illinois.
• Proven experience in business development for air quality and regulatory compliance projects, with the ability to contribute to new sales.
• Established relationships with industrial trade and professional organizations, as well as large private-sector industrial companies in the Midwest.

About the company

CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We focus on solving difficult technical problems and working on interesting projects with a team of motivated professionals. Our goal is to provide high levels of service to clients while fostering professional growth.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Performance bonus.
• Company stock opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Work-life balance.
• Opportunity to become an owner of the firm.

CEC offers a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities and supports various Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community, CEC Ignite, CEC iDEA, and CEC Women.