**Description** Burns & McDonnell's regional operation in Chicago (though the right candidate could sit in other offices in the U.S.) is looking for a Senior Environmental Air Specialist to lead air permitting and compliance services to the industrial, power, 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. This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, industry-leading company and an opportunity for advancement in a dynamic, growing Air & Noise practice. The Senior Environmental Air Specialist will work within our Environmental Services Global Practice and perform the following duties: + Provide technical consulting expertise and lead Air & Noise staff on air quality impact analyses and client needs. + Assist in managing the overall Air & Noise team, in addition to further developing client relationships and associated projects. + Lead preparation of air permit application packages. + Verify accuracy of emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions, as well as maintenance, startup and shutdown emissions. + Assist with review of air dispersion modeling using Environmental Protection Agency-approved modeling programs, such as AERMOD, with our air modeling practitioners. + Assist with preparation and oversee multi-media reporting and plans (i.e., Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), environmental site assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with local, state and federal air quality requirements. + Prepare and present site investigation proposals including scope of work, estimated cost and schedule. + Develop cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance. + Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less-experienced staff. + Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities. + Prepare and present client and professional meeting presentations. + Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits. + Responsible for QA/QC process adherence. + Ensure compliance with company and sit safety policies. + All other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related science degree from an accredited program plus 8 years of applicable experience or related engineering degree from an accredited program plus 7 years of applicable experience. + Proficiency in air pollution permitting and compliance and/or multimedia environmental compliance audits, and environmental management systems. + Completion of a master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience. + Consulting experience preferred. + Ability to leverage existing client relationships toward future business opportunities preferred. + Superior technical writing abilities. + Expert knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations with emphasis on the Clean Air Act, New Source Review/Preventions of Significant Deterioration, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, New Source Performance Standards, Title V Permitting, Title VI Ozone Depleting Substances and similar regulations. + Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, co-workers, and other professionals. + Expert analytical and problem-solving skills. + Excellent project management skills. + Expert oral and written communication skills, technical writing skills and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients. + Expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint). This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Environmental **Primary Location** US-IL-Downers Grove **Other Locations** US-IL-Chicago **Schedule:** Full-time **Travel:** Yes, 25 % of the Time **Req ID:** 242009 **Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-JJ #ENS