Rochester Institute of Technology
Senior Environmental Engineer
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, United States
Overview
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology, is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer to lead the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP). The role supports eligible small businesses in complying with state and federal regulations by providing guidance on air emissions regulations, permitting, technology evaluation, and pollution prevention opportunities. The Senior Environmental Engineer will provide expertise in state and federal air emissions regulations, support completion of required air permitting forms, evaluate emission control technologies, identify pollution prevention opportunities, develop fact sheets, calculation tools, present at stakeholder events, and deliver training.
Responsibilities
Provide registration and permitting assistance to small businesses by answering inquiries via phone and email, conducting site visits (if necessary) to understand facility operations, identifying and quantifying air emissions, using air emission modeling, and guiding businesses through the completion of air permitting forms. Develop tools such as emissions inventory spreadsheets and evaluate applicable emission control technologies and pollution prevention opportunities.
Lead the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) by setting strategic direction, ensuring program goals are met, and serving as the primary liaison with the NYSDEC sponsor. Coordinate internally with NYSP2I staff and externally with the Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) program to ensure alignment and maximize impact.
Maintain and expand the SBEAP web-based knowledge clearinghouse by creating and updating fact sheets, FAQs, and guidance documents. Curate relevant regulatory and technical resources, and ensure the platform remains a comprehensive and user-friendly tool for small businesses across New York State.
Conduct outreach and education by developing and delivering training content, coordinating webinars, and building relationships with trade organizations and industry groups. Identify and engage subject matter experts to support sector-specific training and ensure broad dissemination of program resources.
Manage the program budget in collaboration with NYSP2I finance staff. Oversee the work of external contractors and subject matter experts, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within scope.
Track and report program activities by maintaining confidential records of company assistance, compiling data for quarterly updates, and preparing an annual report summarizing program outcomes. Provide insights and feedback to NYSDEC to inform future policy, rulemaking, and guidance development.
Mentor junior technical staff across NYSP2I by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and identifying opportunities for professional development and internal capacity building in air permitting and pollution prevention.
Required Qualifications
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.
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.
Skills
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.
Salary Posted salary range is $79,100 - $132,500.
How to Apply Apply at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. RIT does not discriminate.
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Responsibilities
Provide registration and permitting assistance to small businesses by answering inquiries via phone and email, conducting site visits (if necessary) to understand facility operations, identifying and quantifying air emissions, using air emission modeling, and guiding businesses through the completion of air permitting forms. Develop tools such as emissions inventory spreadsheets and evaluate applicable emission control technologies and pollution prevention opportunities.
Lead the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program (SBEAP) by setting strategic direction, ensuring program goals are met, and serving as the primary liaison with the NYSDEC sponsor. Coordinate internally with NYSP2I staff and externally with the Small Business Environmental Ombudsman (SBEO) program to ensure alignment and maximize impact.
Maintain and expand the SBEAP web-based knowledge clearinghouse by creating and updating fact sheets, FAQs, and guidance documents. Curate relevant regulatory and technical resources, and ensure the platform remains a comprehensive and user-friendly tool for small businesses across New York State.
Conduct outreach and education by developing and delivering training content, coordinating webinars, and building relationships with trade organizations and industry groups. Identify and engage subject matter experts to support sector-specific training and ensure broad dissemination of program resources.
Manage the program budget in collaboration with NYSP2I finance staff. Oversee the work of external contractors and subject matter experts, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within scope.
Track and report program activities by maintaining confidential records of company assistance, compiling data for quarterly updates, and preparing an annual report summarizing program outcomes. Provide insights and feedback to NYSDEC to inform future policy, rulemaking, and guidance development.
Mentor junior technical staff across NYSP2I by assigning tasks, reviewing work, and identifying opportunities for professional development and internal capacity building in air permitting and pollution prevention.
Required Qualifications
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.
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.
Skills
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.
Salary Posted salary range is $79,100 - $132,500.
How to Apply Apply at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff.
Equal Opportunity Employer RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. RIT does not discriminate.
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