Environmental Consultant II (Air Quality & Compliance)
LVI Associates · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
A well-established environmental consulting firm is seeking a Mid-level Environmental Consultant or Air Quality Consultant to join its growing Environmental Services practice. The team is flexible on background and is open to candidates coming from either a broader environmental compliance background or a more air-quality-focused consulting path.This is an excellent opportunity for an environmental professional looking to move beyond pure execution work and take on greater project ownership, client interaction, and technical responsibility. The role supports a diverse portfolio of industrial, manufacturing, utility, commercial, and energy-sector clients across a wide range of environmental compliance programs.Whether your strengths are in air permitting and emissions calculations or broader multimedia environmental compliance, the organization is looking for someone eager to build long-term consulting expertise and grow into a senior-level advisor. The Work Manage and support environmental compliance projects for industrial and commercial facilitiesPrepare permit applications, technical reports, regulatory submittals, and compliance documentationEvaluate federal, state, and local environmental regulations and their applicability to client operationsServe as a day-to-day client contact and trusted project resourceCoordinate project schedules, budgets, and deliverablesSupport environmental audits, assessments, and compliance reviewsAssist clients with ongoing compliance obligations and reporting requirementsInterface with regulatory agencies and support client communicationsFor candidates with an air quality focus:Prepare air permit applications, modifications, and renewalsPerform emissions calculations and emissions inventoriesSupport Title V compliance programsEvaluate applicability of NSPS, NESHAP, MACT, and related regulationsAssist with source testing projects, permit compliance evaluations, and air quality reportingSupport greenhouse gas reporting and compliance initiativesFor candidates with a broader environmental compliance focus:Support SPCC programs and spill prevention planningAssist with stormwater and wastewater compliance programsSupport hazardous waste management initiativesPrepare EPCRA, TRI, and other environmental reporting requirementsAssist with environmental management systems and compliance tracking programs Background They're After Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related disciplineApproximately 3+ years of environmental consulting, environmental compliance, permitting, or regulatory experienceExperience preparing technical reports, environmental plans, and regulatory documentationAbility to independently manage project tasks and client deliverablesStrong technical writing, organization, and communication skillsExperience working with industrial, manufacturing, utility, energy, or commercial facilitiesAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously Nice to Have Environmental Compliance PathSPCC experienceStormwater compliance experienceWastewater compliance experienceHazardous waste management experienceEPCRA or TRI reporting experienceAir Quality PathAir permitting experienceAir compliance experienceEmissions calculations experienceTitle V permitting experienceNSR permitting experienceSource emissions testing experienceFamiliarity with NSPS, NESHAP, and MACT regulationsAdditional QualificationsEIT certificationInterest in pursuing PE licensure or other professional certificationsExperience supporting industrial, manufacturing, utility, logistics, energy, or commercial-sector clients Why It's Worth a Look Flexible hiring approach that allows candidates to leverage either air quality expertise or broader environmental compliance experienceExposure to a diverse range of environmental programs and industriesStrong client interaction and project ownership opportunitiesCollaborative team environment with experienced technical professionalsClear pathway toward senior consultant-level responsibilitiesOpportunity to expand technical expertise while developing project management skillsVariety of projects across air quality, environmental compliance, permitting, and regulatory consultingHybrid work environment with long-term career growth opportunities