Talisman Advisory Partners

Senior Environmental Air Specialist - Illinois

Chicago, IL

About This Job

Looking to lead impactful environmental work while advancing your career in a collaborative and growing team? Our client—an employee-owned environmental and engineering consulting firm—is seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to manage air permitting and compliance projects for industrial, energy, and infrastructure clients. This role offers project variety, technical leadership opportunities, and a path for growth within a respected and expanding practice.

Key responsibilities for this role will include (but are not limited to):

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Lead development and submission of air construction and operating permit applications.

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Oversee compliance assessments, site inspections, and regulatory reviews.

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Provide technical expertise and mentor junior staff on air quality projects.

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Review emission calculations and ensure regulatory accuracy across all operational scenarios.

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Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and project schedules for permitting and compliance services.

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Maintain and grow relationships with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.

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Support new business development through client engagement and pursuit strategies.

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Represent the team at meetings, conferences, and public hearings.

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Ensure compliance with safety standards and internal quality procedures.

Required and desired skillsets, experience, and qualifications for this role:

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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.

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7–8+ years of relevant experience in air permitting and environmental compliance.

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Strong understanding of air regulations including the Clean Air Act, PSD, NSR, and Title V.

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Proven ability to lead projects and coordinate teams.

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Experience with air dispersion modeling (AERMOD, CALPUFF, etc.) is a plus.

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Familiarity with ESG and sustainability considerations is a bonus.

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Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

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Consulting experience and client relationship management preferred.

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Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Let’s connect and discuss this opportunity in more detail – kate.maloney@talismanap.com

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