Title: Environmental Compliance Engineer / Associate (Air, Waste, Water Department)
About You
You are a proactive and detail-oriented individual who embodies the following qualities:
· Problem Solver: You approach environmental challenges with creativity and analytical thinking, finding innovative solutions to complex issues.
· Team Player: You collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing positively to project outcomes.
· Regulatory Knowledge: You have a basic understanding of environmental regulations and will effectively interpret and apply them to various client situations.
· Effective Communicator: You can clearly convey complex environmental concepts to clients, team members, and regulatory agencies.
· Adaptable and Organized: You thrive in a dynamic environment, managing multiple, simultaneous projects while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
About Us
Environmental and Energy Solutions, Inc., a NuEnergen Company, is a leading environmental consulting engineering firm specializing in air, waste, water, petroleum, and regulatory compliance management. We are dedicated to helping clients navigate complex environmental regulations while protecting human health and the environment. By employing advanced technology and engineering expertise, EES proactively identifies compliance issues, saving clients significant costs and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws. We offer a collaborative working environment where independent individuals flourish.
Trusted by prestigious hospitals, universities, and federal facilities, EES offers comprehensive solutions tailored to meet the unique challenges of various industries. The firm is committed to continuous improvement and innovation in its practices, providing the highest level of service and support to empower clients in their environmental compliance efforts.
About the Position
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our facility-wide air emissions compliance programs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing air emission programs, preparing facility-wide emission inventories, performing air emissions calculations, and overseeing regulatory compliance for Title V Operating Permits, Air State Facility (ASF) Permits, and Air Facility Registrations (AFR We are seeking an experienced professional with deep knowledge of New York City building-energy regulations—specifically Local Law 97 (building emissions limits), Local Law 84 (annual energy & water benchmarking), Local Law 87 (energy audits & retro‑commissioning), and Local Law 88 (lighting upgrades & electrical sub‑metering). The ideal candidate will support compliance strategy, reporting, project planning, and implementation for our building portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Local Law 97 (LL97) – Building Emissions Compliance
· Manage compliance with LL97’s carbon emissions caps for buildings over 25,000 sq ft beginning 2024, with increasingly stringent limits through 2030 and beyond. [nyc.gov]
· Oversee annual emissions calculations, reporting, and carbon-reduction planning.
· Coordinate energy efficiency and electrification projects needed to meet LL97 performance thresholds.
· Advise on financial impacts and penalties—$268 per excess ton of CO₂e—when applicable.
Local Law 84 (LL84) – Annual Benchmarking
· Lead annual energy and water benchmarking submissions using EPA Portfolio Manager, due every May 1.
· Collect, verify, and upload utility data (electric, gas, steam, fuel oil, and water where required).
· Ensure compliance for buildings 25,000 sq ft and larger, or grouped buildings exceeding 100,000 sq ft.
· Manage internal data quality controls to avoid penalties and support LL97 emissions calculations.
Local Law 87 (LL87) – Energy Audits & Retro‑Commissioning
· Oversee required 10‑year energy audits and retro‑commissioning for buildings over 50,000 sq ft.
· Coordinate ASHRAE Level II energy audits and ensure retro‑commissioning measures are completed.
· Prepare and file Energy Efficiency Reports (EERs) with the NYC Department of Buildings, based on block-number cycle.
· Manage relationships with qualified engineering firms and commissioning agents.
Local Law 88 (LL88) – Lighting Upgrades & Sub‑Metering
· Support compliance by upgrading lighting systems to current NYC Energy Conservation Code requirements.
· Oversee installation of electrical sub‑meters in applicable tenant spaces over 5,000 sq ft.
· Manage reporting and documentation requirements to demonstrate compliance to the Department of Buildings.
Air Emission Program Management
- Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s air emissions compliance programs.
- Oversee internal compliance systems ensuring alignment with federal and state Clean Air Act requirements, including applicable emission limits and reporting obligations.
- Provide technical guidance on emission sources, control strategies, and regulatory applicability.
Air Emission Calculations & Inventories
- Perform detailed emissions calculations using EPA emission factors and source-specific data (e.g., AP‑42 emission factors).
- Develop, maintain, and submit facility-wide emission inventories for all regulated pollutants, including criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), and greenhouse gases (GHGs).
- Ensure inventory accuracy by collecting activity data, reviewing monitoring records, and applying correct emissions estimation methodologies.
Facility-Wide Emission Inventory Management
- Compile and manage emission data from all emission units and processes, including combustion, process operations, storage, and fugitive sources.
- Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure accurate tracking and documentation of operational changes impacting emissions.
- Support state and federal reporting programs, including annual emissions statements and other mandatory submissions.
Title V Operating Permits
- Manage all aspects of Title V permitting for major sources whose potential to emit meets or exceeds regulatory thresholds.
- Prepare, revise, and maintain Title V permit applications, compliance certifications, semiannual monitoring reports, and deviation reports.
- Ensure the facility’s permit accurately reflects applicable requirements, including NSPS, NESHAP, and state-level regulations.
Air State Facility Permits (ASF) & Air Facility Registrations (AFR)
- Determine applicability of New York State DEC Air State Facility Permits, required for medium‑sized facilities that emit pollutants at levels below Title V thresholds but above registration thresholds.
- Prepare and maintain ASF permit documentation, modification requests, and compliance plans.
- Manage Air Facility Registration requirements for small sources emitting below permit thresholds, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with registration conditions.
Regulatory Interface & Compliance Assurance
- Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies (EPA, NYSDEC, local air districts).
- Monitor regulatory updates and assess their applicability to facility operations.
- Support audits, inspections, enforcement actions, and agency communication as needed.
Qualifications
3–7+ years of experience in NYC building compliance, energy management, sustainability, or facilities engineering. Candidate must hold a degree in environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering, or a related engineering field, and be able to provide their own transportation to/from the office and project locations (mileage to/from project locations will be reimbursed at prevailing IRS rates).
· Strong working knowledge of NYC Local Laws 97, 84, 87, and 88, and related DOB compliance processes.
· Familiarity with EPA Portfolio Manager, NYC BEAM portal, and energy auditing protocols.
· Ability to interpret regulations, manage technical data, and coordinate with engineers, property managers, and vendors.
· Preferred certifications: CEM, CEA, LEED AP, or equivalent.
· Demonstrated experience working with:
o Emissions inventories and calculation methodologies
- Title V Operating Permit program requirements
- New York State Air State Facility and Air Facility Registration requirements
- Stack testing protocol for CEMS, COMS, RATA, SCONOX testing.
· Strong proficiency with emissions data management and regulatory reporting systems.
· Knowledge of federal Clean Air Act, NSPS, NESHAP, and state-specific air rules.
· Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
· Experience with air modeling tools (e.g., AERMOD).
· Familiarity with greenhouse gas inventories and carbon accounting frameworks.
· Project management experience in environmental compliance or engineering.
