Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Ameresco is seeking a motivated Air Quality Permitting Specialist to join our environmental department based in Phoenix, Arizona. We are seeking candidates with a good foundation in air quality regulations and permitting, who are ready to contribute to complex projects involving regulatory compliance, impact analyses, and reporting.
Responsibilities:
Prepare and submit air permit applications and compliance reports to local, state, and federal agencies.
Serve as a technical resource on air quality permitting and compliance programs under NSR, PSD, Title V, state, and local regulations.
Conduct air quality impact analyses, health risk assessments, and greenhouse gas analyses.
Interpret and apply regulatory requirements under district regulatory programs, the federal Clean Air Act, and greenhouse gas regulations.
Manage project budgets, scope, and schedule.
Support environmental review processes under NEPA and CEQA.
Familiar with modeling tools and software including CalEEMod, EMFAC, OFFROAD, CALINE4, AERMOD, CAL3QHCR, ISCST3, AERSCREEN, SCREEN3, and GIS.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with air quality standards and project objectives.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
Minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience in air quality compliance, permitting, and regulatory programs.
Additional Qualifications:
Advanced degree or professional certifications in environmental engineering/science is preferred.
Familiarity with local, state, and federal air quality rules and regulations.
Proficiency in air quality modeling tools and regulatory analysis methodologies.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or related field
- Minimum of four years of experience in air quality compliance and permitting
- Familiarity with air quality rules and regulations
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision options, alongside an Employee Assistance Program with mental-health access and wellbeing platforms. Paid time off and leave policies are also described as part of a broader, well-rounded benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a company match that is characterized as relatively strong in several places. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also positioned as an additional long-term financial benefit.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions include vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid parental or bonding leave, and dedicated paid volunteer time. This breadth can add meaningful value to total rewards beyond base compensation.
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Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC) is an independent, integrated, comprehensive energy efficiency and renewable energy company that is building a sustainable future with public organizations and private enterprise throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Through energy audits, innovative engineering, utility-scale solar farms and deep energy retrofits, Ameresco applies forward-thinking technology to the challenges of controlling emissions, enhancing energy security and shifting toward clean, renewable sources of power.







