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.

This position will develop, analyze and implement stationary source air pollution control rules,

policy, 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, reviewing and drafting

state regulations, implementing state VOC and NOx Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) rules, and track source compliance with interstate ozone transport and regional haze rules.

The ideal applicant is comfortable working in a dynamic policymaking environment, is capable and

motivated to understand complex regulations, is detailed oriented and well organized, can manage

flexible work assignments, enjoys challenges, and has exceptional written and verbal communication

skills.

Starting pay is between $23.38 - $29.03 an hour, based on the candidate’s qualifications and

experience.

• 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.

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

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

•    Have operated in a multidisciplinary, team environment.

•    Are highly motivated to apply their skills to unfamiliar content.

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

Madison, Wisconsin.