Burns McDonnell’s regional operation in Southern California is looking for an Air Quality Practice Lead to oversee air permitting compliance project execution to the power, industrial, commercial, transportation and manufacturing industries. Burns McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE’s List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

Join a well-established California regional Environmental Services team and lead a variety of challenging environmental air quality projects while mentoring and directing less experienced staff as you grow an outstanding team around you. The successful candidate will also identify and develop new business opportunities, with an overall objective of expanding Burns McDonnell’s air quality technical practice in California.

Prepare air permit applications for major projects, including Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V air permits.Demonstrate knowledge of a wide variety of complex industrial operations; some experience in refining is a plus.Responsible for keeping up to date with new and proposed air permitting requirements, emission estimating methods, and regulations.Utilize entrepreneurial motivation to help drive sales.Progressive project management responsibilities with experience delivering financially successful projects and leading on quality assurance/control procedures.Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff members.Regularly meets and corresponds with clients, agency officials, or other outside personnel. Interested in international working partnerships.Specific knowledge and ability to bring key clients preferred.Knowledge of permitting laws in California including interaction with CARB and the various local air quality management/air pollution control districts.This position includes some marketing responsibilities and occasional travel.Other duties, as assigned.