Air Quality Analyst

Kimley-Horn • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's DT Los Angeles, CA office is seeking an Air Quality Professional with 2-9 years of experience specializing in air quality permitting to join our environmental team. The successful candidates will assist in various projects, assisting industrial and municipal clients with their permitting, compliance, and planning needs.

Requirements

• Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Environmental Science, engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, civil), atmospheric sciences, physics, chemistry, data science or related field
• 2-9 years of experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on air quality permitting
• Experience with data centers and power production
• Strong understanding of environmental laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., Clean Air Act, CEQA).
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Nice To Haves

• Certified Permitting Professional (CPP) a plus
• Familiar with modeling tools and software including CalEEMod, EMFAC, OFFROAD, CALINE4, AERMOD, CAL3QHCR, ISCST3, AERSCREEN, SCREEN3, and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting air quality impact assessments, analyses, and dispersion modeling.
• Perform regulatory and technical analyses in support of permitting project in California and throughout the USA.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and documentation.
• Conduct air quality impact analyses, health risk assessments, and greenhouse gas analyses.
• Assist with the preparation of permit applications and compliance documentation.
• Participate in field studies and data collection activities related to air quality.
• Participate in compliance audits for environmental topics including air pollutants, toxics, hazardous materials, etc.
• Perform emission calculations for various industrial processes.
• Understanding design documents and engineering drawings.
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other relevant software for environmental analysis.

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree