Senior Environmental Engineer

College/Division

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Wage Band

122a

Required Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years of environmental engineering experience with at least 5 years of experience in air emissions compliance in a consulting, regulatory, or manufacturing environment.
• A combination of academic training in air regulations and experience may also be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of New York State air regulations and working knowledge of federal regulations, particularly MACT/NESHAP; must have air regulatory compliance reporting experience;
• Solid understanding of industrial processes and equipment used by small businesses in various sectors, and the ability to identify and quantify the air contaminants emitted by the facility;
• Ability to perform air emissions calculations using emission factors or mass balance procedures and experience with air quality modeling, including standard USEPA-approved models and protocols. Understanding of AERSCREEN, AERMOD.
• Ability to interact directly with state and local officials on clients' behalf, as needed, and assist with client responses to inquiries from state and federal agencies;
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and critical thinking capabilities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem-solving, and organizational skills;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite with excellent skills in the development and use of Excel spreadsheets to perform calculations and organize data;
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment while also being able to work autonomously to successfully perform the required duties with minimal direct supervision;
• Ability to travel up to 10% to provide assistance and support to NYS businesses.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ideal candidate will be a self-directed, strategic thinker

Skills:  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Air emissions compliance experience in multiple industrial sectors
• EHS leadership experience
• Team leadership or direct supervisory experience
• A New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License

Department/College Description

The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) is a statewide technology development, transfer, and assistance center whose mission is to make New York state more environmentally sustainable for businesses, workers, and the public through more efficient use of raw materials, energy and water, and reductions in toxic chemical use, emissions to the environment and waste generation.  NYSP2I is an integrated program of several major elements: direct technical assistance to industry and organizations; research, development, and diffusion; outreach; professional training; a community grants program; and academic educational program development. NYSP2I also focuses on the acceleration of green technologies and greening of the supply chain. NYSP2I is led by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and is a partnership between RIT, Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Cornell University, Binghamton University and the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

Shift

A

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Job Summary

The NYS Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to lead the NYS Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP).  This position will help eligible small businesses in their efforts to comply with state and federal regulations by providing information and guidance regarding applicable air emissions regulations as well as source identification and quantification of air contaminants emitted by their facility.  Reporting to the NYSP2I Director and working with the NYSP2I team, the Senior Environmental Engineer will provide expertise in state and federal air emissions regulations and how the regulations apply to each facility and business.  In addition, this position will provide guidance on the completion of required air permitting forms, evaluation of emission control technologies, and identification of potential pollution prevention opportunities.  This position will ensure relevant information is made available to small businesses across NYS and will develop strategies to assist as many businesses as possible across all affected industries, which may include preparing and updating fact sheets, developing calculation tools, calculating emissions, presenting at stakeholder events and developing and delivering training.