Project Engineer

Description and Functions

As a District 3 Air Quality Compliance Engineer, this position will be responsible for industry and public outreach, facility compliance inspections, document review, emissions testing, process oversight, and complaint handling. Responsible for working with several industry Title V major sources, numerous minor sources, and the public and industry at large to ensure regulatory compliance. This particular position will be integral in compliance with the surface coal mines in the Powder River Basin and oil & gas extraction transmissions facilities.

• Ensures that facilities meet technical, policy, and regulatory requirements; recognizes and flags concerns; suggests modifications or improvements.

• Confers with industry personnel to ensure goals are achieved, and requirements are met.

• Assists with formal and informal training of personnel in the use of software and monitoring equipment.

• Provides technical assistance as required; inspects and monitors projects for quality and cost control.

• Performs feasibility analysis to ensure effective solutions.

• Assists with the selection and oversight of consultants and engineering firms assigned or contracted on projects.

• Trains, coaches, and mentors engineers and technicians.

• Maintains documentation on projects.

• Provides oversight and evaluation of engineering projects related to air quality and controls.

• Reviews technical submissions, permits, reports, inspections, and monitoring data.

• Applies professional judgment, engineering knowledge, and accepted engineering practices to evaluate industrial processes.

• Conducts independent fieldwork and inspections.

• Evaluates compliance reviews by facility staff, contract employees, and/or consultants.

• Reviews progress and inspect corrective actions; manages multiple complex projects for corrective actions or reclamation.

• Observes and analyzes source sampling procedures used by facilities; provides corrective action when necessary to ensure compliance with established test methods and procedures; uses engineering principles and knowledge to evaluate results.

• Develops and provides written reports, memos, and comments.

• Works with the Attorney General’s Office and/or the AQD Stationary Source

• Compliance Program to provide support, materials, and/or technical expertise in legal actions or enforcement actions taken by the State of Wyoming, DEQ, or AQD as needed.

• Analyzes and responds to public comments, observations, and complaints regarding emissions sources or facilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current principles of engineering.

• Knowledge of industrial processes and pollution controls.

• Knowledge of Federal and State Air Quality rules and regulations.

• Knowledge and ability to produce written reports concerning observations and compliance.

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 six months of hire date.)

Necessary Special Requirements

• Preference may be given to those with experience in air pollution controls or industry processes related to air quality.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

• Inspections may require the ability to travel, work outside, climb ladders and/or catwalks, and navigate other potentially challenging terrains.

Supplemental Information

020-Department of Environmental Quality - Air Quality Division

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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.