Environmental Analyst (Permitting & Compliance)

About the role

Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions. The company is dedicated to providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable electric power to leading Fortune 500 companies, data centers, and utilities. Mainspring partners with global energy leaders such as AEP, NextEra Energy Resources, Schneider Electric, and others.

Job Overview

Mainspring is seeking a highly motivated, business-minded Environmental Analyst to join our Environmental Permitting & Compliance team. You will provide thoughtful and operationally practical support to internal stakeholders on environmental compliance and permitting requirements, focusing on air quality regulations and reporting obligations. You will also drive continuous improvement through automation and tool development, serving as a strategic partner to Operations, Sales, Project Delivery, and other cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful and operationally practical support to internal stakeholders on environmental compliance and permitting requirements, with a focus on air quality regulations and reporting obligations
• Partner with Operations and O&M teams to ensure environmental compliance is embedded into day-to-day execution and long-term planning
• Identify emerging regulatory risks and translate requirements into clear internal actions, documentation, and timelines
• Architect and refine scalable compliance processes, including permit tracking, reporting workflows, and documentation standards that integrate with Mainspring’s Environmental Management System (EMS)
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and tool development (e.g., scripts, dashboards, database improvements) to improve accuracy, speed, and audit readiness
• Develop and maintain Permit Action Plans for operational activities, ensuring timely permit acquisition, renewals, and ongoing compliance
• Own and maintain the air emissions tracking dashboard, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and real-time visibility for internal stakeholders
• Maintain cross-platform compliance documentation and data integrity across key enterprise systems, ensuring compliance activities, timelines, and records remain complete and audit-ready
• Maintain records of environmental monitoring data, compliance documentation, and reporting outputs, ensuring timely and accurate EMS inputs
• Support the coordination and execution of Source Testing activities, including scheduling, contractor management, protocol review support, and site logistics
• Track and analyze source testing results, flagging potential compliance risks and ensuring accurate internal and external reporting
• Care for and track maintenance and part replacement schedules for environmental control equipment and monitoring instruments
• Help elevate environmental compliance capability across the organization by developing clear guidance, documentation, and training materials for operational teams
• Contribute to the development of internal playbooks and best practices to support compliance execution at scale

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in environmental compliance, air quality management, environmental permitting, or regulatory affairs
• Strong working knowledge of air quality regulations and programs (e.g., Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, Clean Air Act, CARB requirements including PERP and CARB DG)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively