Air Quality Engineer

The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) is seeking a highly motivated Air Quality Engineer to join the Environmental Team within the Compliance Services (CS) Division.  The successful candidate will work on a variety of projects to support MSD’s wastewater Treatment (WWC), Engineering (WWE), and Collection (WWC) divisions while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. This position is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse range of environmental challenges within the wastewater industry, where it is all about clean water!

Primary responsibilities of this position include:

·         Conducting air quality analyses, assessing regulatory compliance, and performing regulatory applicability evaluations;

·         Developing complete and accurate permit applications including Permit-to-Install (PTI) and Permit to Operate (PTIO/Title V) applications;

·         Preparing emission calculations and maintaining emission inventories for MSD’s facilities;

·         Reviewing CMS/CEMS data and preparing routine compliance reports;

·         Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal air quality requirements;

·         Assisting with the preparation and execution of SSI performance testing;

·         Staying up to date on emerging environmental trends, regulations, technologies, and best management practices;

·         Researching and implementing sustainable practices and technologies to reduce the environmental footprint of wastewater treatment and related engineering projects;

·         Developing waste treatment plans for efficient disposal of wastewater treatment byproducts;

·         Maintaining records of communications with regulators;

·         Developing and delivering required training to MSD employees, as needed; and

·         Other duties, as assigned;

A successful candidate should possess the following skills and qualifications:

·         Knowledge of Title V, NAAQS, MACT/BACT, GHG, ESG, etc.;

·         Ability to read and interpret regulations and perform applicability determinations;

·         Proficiency in air emission calculations, regulatory assessments, and technical writing;

·         Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to the needs of the audience (e.g., colleagues, regulatory agencies, etc.);

·         Proficient in the use of computer software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;

·         Ability to assess complex environmental problems and develop effective, innovative solutions;

·         Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, including engineers, government agencies, and the public;

·         Expertise in environmental science, chemistry, biology, and engineering principles;

·         Knowledge of air pollution control equipment technologies and CEMS software; and

·         Strong safety culture; OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER preferred.

Please not, if certifications are required for this position, MSD will cover the costs of such certifications