Junior Air Quality Staff Scientist / Engineer

SLR Consulting•Anchorage, AK

150d•Hybrid

About The Position

SLR International is seeking a skilled and experienced Junior Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to join their expanding Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Team in Anchorage, Alaska. This full-time position offers a dynamic range of responsibilities, requiring adaptability and a broad skill set. It presents an exciting opportunity to contribute technical expertise to complex air quality permitting projects across industries such as oil & gas, mining, chemical, energy, and other industrial sectors—both within Alaska and their North American region. As part of SLR’s collaborative environment, you’ll have frequent opportunities to engage with their Air Quality technical team, sharing best practices and expanding your consulting capabilities. SLR is committed to supporting your professional growth through a rewarding career development path within their global, fast-growing environmental consulting organization.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related scientific field
Zero to 2 years of experience solving environmental problems, calculating air quality emissions, and interpreting permits or environmental regulations
Technical writing skills, and experience writing comprehensive technical reports
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software and PDF software.
Ability to visit industrial and manufacturing facilities

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the areas of air quality permitting and compliance consulting is a plus
Attention to detail, including excellent proofreading and writing skills
Logical and methodical problem solving
Effective time management of multiple project tasks
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Understanding of budgets and deadlines
Self-motivated and eager to learn
Proactive in seeking work tasks
Strong communication, prioritization, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently complete tasks in support of air quality-related compliance reporting, permitting, stakeholder communication, and field data collection
Interact with project team members to steward compliance reports and permit applications and through the review process to delivery.
Understand and utilize compliance tracking and reporting software tools
Provide technical understanding related to projects (e.g., regulatory requirements, compliance obligations).
Assist clients with compliance programs.
Proactively work with SLR project managers to maintain a sustainable workload.
Short-duration travel to visit project locations and attend meetings.
With appropriate experience, a successful candidate will be considered for work as a representative of SLR, temporarily working in client office.