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Air Compliance Permitting Specialist

Terracon, Little Rock, AR, United States


Overview

Terracon is seeking an experienced Air Compliance Permitting Specialist to join our team in Little Rock. You will lead and grow our environmental compliance practice regionally and nationally, owning client relationships, mentoring environmental professionals, and guiding the strategic direction of our air permitting sector across oil & gas, manufacturing, power generation, data centers, and industrial markets. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading compliance efforts, preparing proposals and cost estimates, reviewing deliverables for quality, and championing marketing initiatives.
The ideal candidate is already established in the Arkansas air permitting market with strong technical expertise and proven leadership skills. At Terracon, you won’t just do the work — you’ll help define it. Apply today!
Responsibilities

Grow and expand existing environmental compliance services with a focus on the air permitting practice
Prepare calculations, applications, plans, reports, proposals, and other deliverables
Manage projects and staff to ensure quality and timeliness
Understand the local and regional market
Develop strong working relationships with clients
Develop proposals in response to RFPs and client requests
Participate in the development of local and regional marketing strategies
Support safety efforts to promote safety rules and guidelines
Evaluate problems and develop practical solutions that enable clients to achieve and maintain compliance with environmental regulations
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (preferred), Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or an environmental-related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
Minimum 10+ years of experience in a full-time regulatory compliance consulting role
Demonstrated high level of technical writing ability
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history
40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER and current 8-Hr refresher preferred
Area of Expertise

Title V permits
Permits by Rule
New Source Review (major and minor sources)
Air permitting applicability determinations and permitting strategy
Emissions calculations (criteria pollutants, HAPs, GHGs)
Review and preparation of complex permit applications
Oversight of air dispersion modeling (even if performed by others)
Regulatory analysis and interpretation
Agency coordination and negotiation with TCEQ
Client-facing technical discussions and strategy development
Knowledge in Related Areas

Stormwater (municipal, industrial, construction)
RCRA/Hazardous waste
Oil Storage/SPCC plans
SARA Title III (Tier II/TRI) reporting
Industrial wastewater
About Terracon

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multi-discipline consulting firm with more than 8,000 professionals at 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is driven by our talented employee-owners who exceed expectations in client service and professional development.
Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is reflected in our compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, or military status.

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