Air Pollution Control Engineer

The Lake Michigan Air Directors Consortium (LADCO) is seeking an entry-level Air Pollution Control Engineer to assist the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in Madison, Wisconsin.

Position Summary:

This position will use engineering principles to understand, analyze, and implement stationary source air pollution control rules and guidance. This position will review proposed federal regulations affecting stationary source emissions; develop and implement air pollution control regulations; and conduct engineering analyses for the application of air pollution control technologies. In addition, this position will review and perform engineering evaluations of air pollution control permits in the state of Wisconsin.

This position will work as a member of a team to strategize, develop, and implement solutions to federal Clean Air Act requirements. For example, this position will assist the department with implementation of federal greenhouse gas rules affecting stationary sources, implement and update state VOC and NOx Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) regulations, and track source compliance with interstate ozone transport rules.

This position requires an engineering approach to problem solving and emission assessment and a general approach to air quality management. This position works with departmental teams, the public, affected sources, local officials, other state agencies, and the federal government to accomplish program goals.

The ideal applicant is comfortable working in a dynamic policymaking environment, has enthusiasm for complex assignments, can organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner, has strong organizational skills and attention to detail, can effectively communicate orally and in writing, and is able to manage flexible priorities and work assignments.

Qualifications:

Minimally qualified candidates will meet ONE of the criteria listed below:

• Has graduated or will graduate by time of appointment from a recognized college or university with a degree in a related engineering field.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (WDSPS) per s. 443.04, Wis. Stats.

• A specific record, issued by the professional engineering section of the WDSPS, showing 4 years or more of experience in engineering work of a character satisfactory to the professional engineering section AND satisfactory completion of the fundamentals of engineering exam.

• Has equivalent professional training and practical experience so as to be deemed a professional engineer as defined in WDSPS per s. 443.01, Wis. Stats. AND also deemed to be qualified to engage in professional engineering practice as determined by the WDSPS per s. 443.04 or 443.05, Wis. Stats.

This is an entry-level position. However, well-qualified candidates will:

• Understand pollution control technologies associated with electrical generating units (EGUs).

• Have familiarity with the latest VOC and NOx RACT technologies.

• Have ability to understand air pollution control regulations at a state level.

• Have operated in a multidisciplinary, team environment.

Location:

This position is located in the central office of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources in Madison, Wisconsin.