Air Quality Engineer

TRC Companies, Inc. • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a motivated entry-level Air Quality Scientist or Engineer interested in gaining experience in air emission compliance and permitting. The position focuses on air permitting and air emission regulatory compliance for industrial clients. The Air Quality Engineer is expected to perform some technical work independently while collaborating with a team to deliver projects to clients. Work may include permitting applicability evaluations; construction permitting, including minor source, non-attainment New Source Review, and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD); state and federal operating permits, including Title V; permit compliance; and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) applicability reviews and compliance. The role may also support field work, including sample collection, monitoring, and client collaboration.

TRC describes itself as a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. It offers employee training and development of new skills and certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field.
• Willingness to learn air quality engineering and regulations in a consulting, industrial, or agency setting, including minor source permitting, PSD and non-attainment permitting, air emission control technology reviews, emissions inventories, State and Title V permitting, and regulatory compliance evaluations.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply Federal and State air quality regulations and policies and emerging regulatory programs.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Data management and interpretation skills, with expertise in spreadsheets and word processing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong listening skills, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate clients' needs.
• Effective technical writing skills.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination (EIT), if an engineer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an industrial manufacturing facility.
• Experience creating relationships with State and Federal agency personnel.
• Interest and/or experience supporting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct permitting applicability evaluations.
• Support construction permitting for minor sources, non-attainment New Source Review, and Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD).
• Support state and federal operating permitting, including Title V permits.
• Support state and federal permit compliance.
• Review applicability and compliance requirements for NSPS and NESHAP across a wide variety of industries.
• At times, support field work by collecting samples, performing monitoring, and collaborating with clients.
• Perform a portion of technical work independently and collaborate with a team to deliver client projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, contingent on employment status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee's state of residence.
• Potential eligibility to participate in the annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

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