Air Quality Analyst

Kimley-Horn • Orange, CA

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About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Orange, California office is seeking an Air Quality Professional with at least five years of experience specializing in air quality permitting to join its environmental team. The successful candidate will support industrial and municipal clients with permitting, compliance, and planning needs on projects in California and throughout the United States.

The role includes air quality impact assessments, analyses, and dispersion modeling; preparation of technical reports and permit applications; field studies and compliance audits; and emissions calculations and other environmental data analysis. The position also involves reviewing design documents and engineering drawings and using GIS and other relevant software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science; environmental, chemical, mechanical, or civil engineering; atmospheric sciences; physics; chemistry; data science; or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in environmental consulting, focused on air quality permitting.
• Strong understanding of environmental laws, regulations, and standards, such as the Clean Air Act and CEQA.
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Detail-oriented team player who can contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Permitting Professional (CPP) certification.
• Experience with data centers and power production.
• Familiarity with CalEEMod, EMFAC, OFFROAD, CALINE4, AERMOD, CAL3QHCR, ISCST3, AERSCREEN, SCREEN3, and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Conduct air quality impact assessments, analyses, and dispersion modeling.
• Perform regulatory and technical analyses in support of permitting projects in California and throughout the United States.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and related documentation.
• Conduct air quality impact analyses, health risk assessments, and greenhouse gas analyses.
• Assist with preparing permit applications and compliance documentation.
• Participate in air quality field studies and data collection activities.
• Participate in compliance audits covering environmental topics such as air pollutants, toxics, and hazardous materials.
• Perform emissions calculations for various industrial processes.
• Understand and review design documents and engineering drawings.
• Use GIS and other relevant software for environmental analysis.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), along with an 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 the 401(k) and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level