Burns & McDonnell
Senior Air Quality Specialist/Engineer - Environmental Services (Minneapolis)
5600 American Blvd W Ste 300, Bloomington, MN 55437
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 7, 2026
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Burns & McDonnell's regional operation in Minneapolis is looking for a Senior Environmental Air Specialist to lead air permitting and compliance services to the industrial, power, commercial, transportation and manufacturing industries.
This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, industry-leading company and an opportunity for advancement in a dynamic, growing Environmental practice.
The Senior Environmental Air Specialist will work within our Environmental Services Global Practice and perform the following duties:
- Provide technical consulting expertise and function as a lead on air quality impact analyses and client needs through the project life cycle.
- Support and lead the development of client relationships.
- Lead preparation of air permit application packages and provide senior technical leadership to staff.
- Verify accuracy of emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions, as well as maintenance, startup and shutdown emissions.
- Execute air dispersion modeling using Environmental Protection Agency-approved modeling programs, such as AERMOD.
- Assist with preparation and oversee multi-media reporting and plans (i.e., Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA), human health risk assessments, environmental site assessments and inspections to ensure compliance with local, state and federal air quality requirements.
- Prepare and present proposals including scope of work, estimated cost and schedule.
- Develop cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
- Provide leadership, guidance and instruction to less-experienced staff.
- Build effective relationships with existing clients, customers and contractors and develop new business opportunities.
- Prepare and present client and professional meeting presentations.
- Manage sales and marketing efforts and identify key pursuits.
- Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
- Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
- All other duties as assigned.