New Source Review Project Engineer Cheyenne, WY, USA

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This is an upper-level position in the New Source Review Program that reviews air quality permit applications for the construction or modification of industrial facilities. The position reviews designs, calculations, and other documents for details, accuracy and completeness; examines the basis for air pollution controls and compliance with air quality standards and regulations; drafts technical analyses and proposed permit conditions for public notice; participates in cross functional projects within the Air Quality Division. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

Human Resource Contact

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drafts and coordinates the preparation of technical and complex air quality analyses for industrial and oil and gas facilities.
• Collects data and prepares studies, reports, permits, and summaries for a variety of projects with varying levels of complexity.
• Reviews technical documents for compliance with requirements of the State, EPA, NPS / USFS, and other agencies.
• Reviews blueprints, process designs, plans and specifications for technical merit and environmental impact.
• Reviews and approves or rejects application submittals.
• Generate special provisions for all projects to address issues unique to each project.
• Ensure that work activities meet project technical and policy requirements, state statutes and federal regulations.
• Responsible for negotiating and securing agreements with industry groups and applicants.
• Responds to comments from stakeholders and industry in contentious situations.
• Coordinate with other programs, agencies, or outside entities.
• Participate in environmental studies and public meetings.
• Provide responses to appeals, lawsuits, or other public record requests.
• Serve as an expert witness.
• Trains, develops, and mentors staff.
• Advise senior leadership regarding project budgets, schedules, and contracts.
• Develops and implements operating procedures for engineers and scientists.
• Participate in selection panels for environmental engineers and scientists.
• Confers with staff of agencies in other states or other levels of government with regard to joint actions taken or to be taken, or in exchange for vital or useful information.
• Resolve and recommend resolutions of applicant and contractor disputes and claims.
• Confers with supervisor and colleagues, presenting and resolving difficult problems or questions, discussing plans and actions to be taken.
• Conducts extensive research of existing and evolving emission control technologies.
• Responsible for project documentation and maintaining electronic records for each application.

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in air quality permitting

KNOWLEDGE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelor's Degree (in Engineering)

Experience

1-2 years of progressive work experience in Engineering

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional Engineer's (PE) License Required at time of hire - (Wyoming PE required within one year of hire date.)

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Some travel may be required.

NOTES

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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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