Environmental Permitting Engineer Job in Lenexa, Kansas US

Environmental Permitting Engineer

Company Information Kiewit is one of North America's largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned company operates through a network of offices in the United States, Canada and abroad. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation, water/wastewater, heavy civil, power, oil, gas and chemical, building and mining. With 2010 revenues of nearly $10 billion, Kiewit's workforce includes approximately 10,300 staff and 14,400 craft workers. Kiewit Power Engineers, Co. is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. For nearly three decades, our Kansas City-based engineering and consulting firm has provided clients across the U.S. and Canada with a broad range of award-winning services in the energy market. To learn more about Kiewit Power Engineers please go to: www.kiewit.com/powerengineers . Responsibilities Provide environmental services with major focus on air quality management, water and waste water management, solid waste and hazardous materials management, pollution prevention, hazardous reagent storage tanks, and natural resources management. Management of regulatory applicability analyses for projects in the industrial sector primarily power generation, mining sector, water resources sector, transportation sector, and air quality modeling with working knowledge of ISCST3, AERMOD, and CALPUFF. Develop air quality permit applications under federal (New Source Review, PSD, Title V) and state-level regulations, and conduct and manage compliance audits using regulatory applicability analysis, permitting (NSR, PSD, and Title V), and compliance management for projects in all the areas; specifically work on industrial projects including coal-fired power plants and process industries, and applicability analysis of EPA reactivation policy for deactivated sites or expired air permits. Conduct and manage emissions inventory projects, perform engineering analyses and detailed calculations in developing air pollutant emissions inventories using meteorological data collection, ambient air monitoring, air emissions, water and wastewater sampling and analysis, water quality modeling, and noise measurement. Evaluate pollution control technology requirements and related economics per regulations (BACT, LAER, and RACT), and assist clients in permitting projects. Develop emission control and pollution prevention strategies for industries, conduct feasibility studies, and NEPA studies including environmental impact assessments. Work closely with clients to address environmental compliance issues and needs, determine requirements for emissions testing and monitoring (CEMs), and assist in procuring and managing related services for ensuring compliance with federal and state air regulations. Preparation of facility operating reports and other compliance reports required by the Air Quality Permits, regulatory analyses, dispersion modeling (AERMOD and CALPUFF), emissions/source testing, and monitoring programs (ambient, meteorological, and emissions). Assist the company in marketing, sales, project development, proposal preparation, project negotiations, and provide client specific consulting services. This position will also require to work as a liaison between other permitting consultants. Qualifications Prior work or education to include knowledge/experience in air quality dispersion modeling using ISCST3 and AERMOD; preparing permit applications (construction and Title V) and compliance management for industries with specific application to coal-fired power plants and gas-oil fired combustion turbines; air emissions testing/monitoring, water and wastewater sampling and analysis, hazardous waste management, and noise measurement; air pollution control, water and wastewater treatment methods/technologies, water quality modeling, development of emission inventories, and environmental impact assessment for power generation utilities and mining projects; knowledge of emissions testing and monitoring (CEMs), compliance programs and regulations; and skills in managing (a) pollution problems of thermal power stations, (b) training/conference programs, (c) projects, and (d) subcontractor work are necessary. Experience with development of California Energy Commission (CEC) application for certification is preferred. Basic/Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's of science degree from an accredited University required Minimum 1 to 5 years of experience in the field of environmental compliance management as it applies to air, water and/or waste Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Civil, Safety or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University preferred (four-year program at a minimum) Environmental regulatory knowledge (with specific expertise in air permitting and compliance) High attention to detail, process-oriented, interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relations with clients, effective listening and coaching abilities, ability to communicate with varying levels and in one-on-one, small group and large audience settings, clear and concise writing and data documentation style, strong leadership, project management, prioritization skills and a demonstrated self-starter with the ability to multi-task. Prior environmental permitting experience (especially air related permitting). Working knowledge of complex air permitting projects involving NSR/PSD, NSPS, and NESHAP regulations and current knowledge of EPA and State regulations is a must. Experience interpreting state-specific air permitting regulations (experience in several different States is a plus). Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE), Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) preferred, but not required.