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Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, an Environmental Consulting leader in California that implements Environmental Engineering and Compliance solutions for our clients throughout California. Our mission is to solve environmental compliance problems for industrial and governmental/infrastructure facilities. We are a growing and dynamic organization of highly respected professionals. Yorke Engineering, LLC has assisted over 1,400 client organizations with their Air Quality and Environmental Compliance, Engineering, and Permitting needs. Our philosophy is to efficiently help government and industrial customers with the complex array of environmental laws and regulations. From simple permits to complex agency negotiations, from small companies to the largest of California's organizations, Yorke successfully solves our clients' Air Quality and Environmental challenges. Our team has over 1,000 years of combined environmental experience and consists of engineers and scientists that specialize in Air Quality, Waste, Water, CEQA, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene.

We are looking for a sharp Principal Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance) to join our team in Northern CA. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week in the bay area. We currently have offices in Berkeley and San Francisco but may open a new office based on candidate location. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Full Medical/Dental/Vision, along with a 401k program with a generous company match.

Position Summary:

The Principal Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance) performs professional engineering work, leading and executing the compliance and permitting functions in relation to Air Quality Regulations and Compliance. This candidate will be reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within Yorke, the client organization, with government agencies and with the public at large. The work is challenging, broad in scope, and variable from project to project. The position involves effective communication, decision-making, and time management. The candidate performs other duties as required or assigned.

This is a Principal level position. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties within air quality consulting. The employee in this position will be assigned to develop business, write proposals, train and mentor other employees, and/or monitor work produced by other employees.

The candidate's experience and qualifications we are seeking include:

• 15-25+ years of work experience in the Air Quality and/or Environmental industry in an engineering role (preferably in a consulting environment);
• Experience in the environmental services industry focusing on leading Air Quality services:
• Process and equipment review;
• Air quality permitting under BAAQMD, SCAQMD, SJVAPCD and other Air Districts, including Title V Permitting;
• Annual Emissions Reporting;
• Air Dispersion Modeling;
• Air Quality Assessments including Data Analysis and Emission Inventories;
• General Air Quality Compliance for facilities in CA.
• Ability to manage and lead active team members on project teams towards project completion within project scope, budget and schedule and ensure quality work product and deliverables;
• Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and expertise by fostering a collaborative environment without losing focus of quality;
• Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work in dealing with the SCAQMD, BAAQMD, SJVAPCD, EPA, CARB and/or other similar regulatory agencies;
• Experience working on-site at client facilities;
• Prepare reports and submissions in timely manner;
• Experience with handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation;
• Highly motivated to continue working in Air Quality environmental field and expand their knowledge and experience;
• CA Regulatory/Compliance experience is required.

Job Requirements:

• B.S or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degrees from an accredited college;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle several projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently;
• Desire to train and share technical expertise in environmental rules and regulations with clients and team members;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Experience in conflict resolution and crisis management;
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions;
• Ability to think critically and develop solutions;
• Software Knowledge:
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Powerpoint skills (required);
• Microsoft 365 Applications, including Sharepoint (a plus)
• P.E. Certification (a plus).

Job Title: GRC Automation Engineer
Location: Hybrid in San Francisco/NYC or Remote
Salary: $140,000-$215,000
Skills: Compliance Automation, Scripting & API Development, Security Frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS), Cloud Platforms (AWS), Data Governance
About the Company / The Opportunity

:Join a forward-thinking leader in the software industry as a GRC Automation Engineer on a mission to enhance global compliance and enterprise risk management. This role offers the opportunity to shape the next evolution of a robust GRC program, embedding security and data governance principles into the heart of the business. You'll collaborate across teams to drive automation, uphold the highest standards of compliance and ethics, and leverage advanced technologies to improve organizational security posture in a growing SaaS environment

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  Design and automate control testing and evidence collection to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy for compliance initiati
• ves.Develop and maintain scripts and APIs across cloud infrastructure, endpoints, and SaaS platforms (e.g., AWS, GitHub, Okta) to interface with compliance to
• ols.Support recurring internal and external audits (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS) by ensuring reliable control monitoring and remediat
• ion.Champion security, compliance, and data governance strategies, including data deletion, retention, and storage proces
• ses.Leverage AI/ML tools to enhance efficiency and drive improvements in GRC processes and overall compliance post
• ure.Define technical control requirements and collaborate with engineering teams to embed compliance checks into CI/CD and infrastructure deployment pipeli
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  Must-Have
  • Skills:
    Experience in scripting or automation focused on security, infrastructure,
  • or GRC.Proficiency in building API endpoints and command-line tools; experience working with structured data formats (JSON, CSV
  • , YAML).Solid understanding of audit processes, evidence requirements, and remediation for security and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, P
  • CI DSS).Ability to automate audit and evidence gathering procedures within cloud and SaaS envir
  • onments.Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with technical and non-technical teams to drive GRC init
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    Nice-to-Hav
    • e Skills:
      Familiarity with software development and compliance platforms (e.g., Drata, Satori
    • , GitHub).Experience with AI/ML systems, open-source development, and frontend cloud tec
    • hnologies.Knowledge of federal security frameworks such as FedRAMP or NIST (800-53, 800-
    • 171, RMF).Security certifications (e.g., CIS
    • A, CISSP).Exposure to large-scale SaaS, cloud, or infrastructure environments with global reach.