Air Quality - Project Manager

About the role

As an Air Quality Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Knoxville, TN office, you’ll evaluate and present information regarding emissions from proposed processes and equipment to support state and federal permit applications and regulatory compliance reports. You will assist clients with sustainability reporting and achieving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and quantify emissions from processes and equipment to support permit applications and compliance reporting.
• Compile and prepare state and federal permit applications and regulatory compliance reports.
• Perform engineering calculations and assess control technologies and emission reduction strategies.
• Aid clients with sustainability reporting and ESG-related initiatives.
• Cook with clients, contractors, and regulatory personnel to obtain project information and ensure compliance.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and technical training to junior and mid-level staff.
• Support business development efforts and contribute to the growth of the Air Quality Practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in consulting, compliance, or industry roles focused on air quality.
• Experience performing emission inventory calculations, preparing air permit applications, and developing compliance reports.
• Experience managing air quality permitting and compliance projects.
• Knowledge of USEPA, Tennessee, and other regional air quality regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Capabilities

• Knowledge of New Source Review (NSR) procedures.
• Experience conducting Best Available Control Technology (BACT) analyses.
• Familiarity with air compliance requirements for the solid waste, manufacturing, mining, or power industries.
• Experience performing dispersion modeling using AERMOD.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Matching 401(k).
• Profit sharing.
• Performance bonus.
• Company stock.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance.
• Professional development.
• Work-life balance.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.