[Hiring] Senior Environmental Engineer @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

This role involves supporting the ADEQ’s Air Quality Permits Team as a Senior Environmental Engineer. Responsibilities include:

• Drafting air quality permits, including enforceable conditions
• Assuring compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations
• Reviewing and processing detailed technical reports from the regulated community
• Leading projects and identifying resources
• Reviewing technical documents for compliance with environmental regulations
• Evaluating complex permit applications and reports
• Participating in site visits, data collection, inspections, and investigations
• Providing technical support to staff, the regulated community, and the public
• Assisting in preparing environmental guidance documents
• Driving technical outreach and conducting presentations
• Mentoring junior staff and auditing technical work

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering
• 8 or more years of engineering experience for Associate Engineer (G28)
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience
• 12 or more years of engineering experience for Senior Engineer (G29)
• Master’s degree preferred for Senior Engineer (G29)
• 15 or more years of engineering experience for Principal Engineer (G30)
• Master’s degree or higher for Principal Engineer (G30)
• Professional Engineer License through the AZ Board of Technical Registration or equivalent required

Requirements

• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations pertaining to air quality
• Knowledge of environmental and/or chemical engineering principles
• Knowledge of air pollution control technologies
• Skills in interpreting and applying complex environmental regulations
• Skills in drafting complex permits and technical support documents
• Skills in compiling complex technical presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
• Attention to detail and quality assurance
• Strong communication, research, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively
• Paid Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• Robust and affordable insurance plan including medical, dental, and disability
• Incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Workplace flexibility to promote work/life balance
• Variety of learning and career development opportunities