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Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? 

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a fully remote Principal Practice Leader - Air Quality to join our Energy/Energy Transition operation in North America.  The option to sit in a local Geosyntec office is available at the company's discretion if you prefer. Some of those offices include Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, Pittsburgh, PA, Baton Rouge, LA, Columbus, OH and Orlando, FL. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects for our Air Quality and Climate Practice and supporting management of a robust and diverse team of air quality and climate pracitioners. You must have an entrepreneurial attitude, and enthusiasm for supporting business development and technical efforts to expand Geosyntec's market share.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people.  Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too.  We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

• Business development, project management and technical lead for air quality projects related to emissions quantification and studies, carbon and climate change programs, environmental impact assessments, regulatory analysis and permitting, and compliance solutions.
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.
• Technical leader for air quality matters regulatory analyses as driven by the Clean Air Act, as well as state and local regulations and evolving GHG regulations and reporting programs.
• Provide consulting services for air permitting (such as NSR, PSD, Title V, GHG, EPCRA and state-level pre-construction and operating permits), and air quality impact assessments involving dispersion modeling and health risk assessment..
• Assist in the development and planning of new and modified facilities, as well as providing integrated consulting, environmental, design and construction support for some of the largest projects in the U.S.
• Manage projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring.
• Work closely with staff across North America
• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff.
• Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology or a related field. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.) (required)

• At least 10 years of experience in the energy infrastructure related to the siting, permitting, and licensing field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required) 
• Experience in managing permitting, planning, compliance and environmental oversight of linear energy infrastructure (and related fixed assets) projects. (required) 
• Experience managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. (required) 
• Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) certification process, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state-specific local permitting requirements in the Appalachian Basin (including PA, OH, WV, NY, NJ, MD, VA, NC, SC). (required) 
• Experience in conducting environmental site assessments for compliance with NEPA.
• Significant experience with FERC environmental regulations including capital project development for natural gas pipelines under Section 7c. (required) 
• Experience with Federal permitting programs such as the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404 wetland permitting, the US Fish & Wildlife Service or the US National Marine Fisheries Sections 7 and 10 consultations, and the National Historic Preservation Act for Section 106 consultations. (required) 
• Certifications or additional training or experience in erosion and sediment control inspection and wetlands delineation. (preferred)
• Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
• Field work and overnight travel may be required.
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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