Section Manager - Air Resources

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Section Manager of Air Resources for an end client located in NYC. This role will be responsible of air compliance and permitting functions, overseeing a team of environmental engineers responsible for maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local air regulations. This individual will serve as the technical leader for air permitting, emissions reporting, regulatory inspections, and compliance programs while acting as the primary liaison with agencies such as the EPA and NYSDEC. The team is currently a well-established operation, so the focus is not only maintaining compliance but also modernizing processes, leveraging technology, improving data analysis capabilities, and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will bring strong utility or industrial air compliance expertise, a deep understanding of Title V permitting and regulatory requirements, and the ability to influence operations, legal, supply chain, construction, and EHS stakeholders. Success in the role will be measured by maintaining compliance, improving processes and systems, strengthening relationships with regulators, and identifying opportunities to modernize the Air Resources program.

Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering 8+ years of relevant working experience Strong air compliance and air permitting experience Hands-on Title V permitting experience Experience with Clean Air Act regulations

• Experience with NSR/PSD and NESHAP/MACT programs
• Utility, power generation, gas utility, or heavy industrial environmental compliance experience Experience managing emissions inventories, compliance reporting, and regulatory filings Ability to interact directly with regulators (EPA, NYSDEC, NJDEP, etc.) Experience interpreting emissions monitoring data and translating findings into operational actions Demonstrated leadership experience managing environmental professionals Strong stakeholder management skills across operations, construction, legal, supply chain, and EHS teams Ability to identify compliance risks and develop practical solutions Professional Engineer (PE) license Experience modernizing environmental compliance systems or software Knowledge of AI, analytics, automation, or digital solutions within environmental compliance programs Master’s Degree

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].