This past quarter, 24 new engineers have joined South Coast AQMD’s Engineering and Permitting Division. All the new engineers have degrees in civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline, and many have advanced degrees or prior experience working in an environmental or regulated field. These new engineers have recently completed their on-board orientation and regulatory training and have joined their respective engineering teams to continue their permit processing training.

The Engineering & Permitting Division has primary responsibility for the agency’s permit program which has been established to implement the requirements of Federal and State Clean Air Acts, and South Coast AQMD’s rules and regulations. This is achieved by evaluating permit applications for proposed new construction or modifications to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. The permit program includes approximately 330 major facilities operating under the Federal Title V Program, around 230 facilities involved in the Regional Clean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM) program, and over 24,000 active facilities ranging from small businesses to very large companies.

Our newest team members are ready to carry out the agency’s mission to clean the air and to protect the residents of the South Coast Air District through practical and innovative strategies.