Air Permit Engineer

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About the Role:

Crusoe is seeking a well-rounded and experienced Air Permit Engineer to join our expanding Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) team in our Denver office. This new role will be a critical partner to our Field Operations and Manufacturing teams, ensuring that all air quality permits and obligations are identified, obtained, and authorized in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical understanding of environmental air regulations and will be a proactive, solutions-focused team member who can communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. This is a full-time position.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Air Permitting & Compliance Strategy: Lead preparation of air construction and operating permit application packages. You will work with various regulatory agencies to obtain permits in a timely manner, ensuring that business plans remain on track. Oversee environmental inspections, testing, recordkeeping and reporting to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal air quality requirements. Assess new projects and existing operations to determine the appropriate air quality regulations, permits, registrations, and compliance obligations.

• Emissions and Reporting: Develop and implement processes to track and report on emissions from our operations, ensuring that all required permits, reports, and data are accurate and submitted to regulatory agencies (e.g., state environmental agencies, EPA). Verify accuracy of emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions as well as maintenance, startup, and shutdown emissions.

• Air Quality Subject Matter Expertise: Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Crusoe operations, with a focus on regulations related to emissions from engines, and other combustion sources. You will maintain awareness of new air quality requirements and manage them accordingly.

• Internal & External Collaboration: Work with internal teams to ensure key stakeholders are aware of compliance, inspection, and reporting requirements related to air quality. You will also liaise with various regulatory agencies to facilitate compliance with aforementioned regulations.

• Audits and Investigations: Plan and assist with compliance audits and self-assessments. You will also facilitate air quality incident investigations and root cause analysis following any non-compliance events.

• Training & Awareness: Coordinate and actively participate in the air quality training of personnel, and ensure that all relevant documentation is maintained and available at the worksites.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Education & Experience: A university degree in Engineering or related science degree (Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental) or at least 10 years of relevant experience is required. A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience is also a must.

• Air Quality Expertise: Must have direct experience with environmental programs, with a primary focus on air permitting and emissions reporting. Regulatory Knowledge: Deep technical knowledge of federal and state air quality rules and regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, Title V, NSPS, NESHAP).

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective interaction across all levels of the organization and with external agencies.

• Teamwork & Problem-Solving: The ability to work proactively and collaboratively as a solutions-focused team member.

Bonus Points

• Professional Certifications: A professional certification, such as a Professional Engineer (PE) license or a Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) with an air specialty.

• Power Generation Experience: Direct experience with environmental compliance in power generation, manufacturing, or oil and gas operations.

• Geographical Experience: Prior experience working with environmental regulations in the ERCOT, Texas, Rockies, or Gulf Coast regions.

• Modeling Experience: Experience with modeling software for air dispersion is a plus

Benefits:

• Industry competitive pay

• Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company

• Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents

• Employer contributions to HSA accounts

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability

• Teladoc

• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• Cell phone reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement

• Subscription to the Calm app

• MetLife Legal

• Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month

Compensation:

Compensation will be paid in the range of $130,000-$153,000 + Bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.