Project/ Associate Level Air Quality Engineer or Scientist

SLR Consulting•Irvine, CA

4d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SLR Consulting (Americas) is seeking a Project/ Associate Level Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to join their team. This role is crucial for achieving the company's goal of Making Sustainability Happen by addressing complex environmental challenges and driving innovative solutions for public health and the planet. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in air quality consulting or related fields and will be responsible for analyzing industrial processes, providing air quality permitting and regulatory compliance support, performing emissions calculations, and preparing permit applications. The role also involves managing tasks, communicating with stakeholders, developing data management systems for compliance tracking, preparing written deliverables, and traveling to client facilities. The position requires working within quality, budget, and schedule expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical, Petroleum, Mechanical or Environmental a plus), Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related scientific field required.
6+ years of California air quality work experience.
Knowledge of California and federal environmental regulations, such as Title V, PSD, GHG Reporting, NSPS, NESHAP, RMP.
Experience with air compliance and permitting.
Experience with reporting programs such as air emissions inventory, greenhouse gases, annual/semi-annual air permit reports, annual air compliance certifications, monthly air permit reports.
Understanding of industrial operations and combustion equipment.
Strong written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software.
Possess valid driver’s license.
Willing to travel by airplane and car, including overnight travel.
Ability to interface with clients and internal stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Chemical, Petroleum, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering background.

Responsibilities

Analyze industrial processes and operations to quantify air pollutant emissions.
Provide air quality permitting and regulatory compliance support to industrial clients in California.
Perform emissions estimate calculations to aid in permitting, emissions inventories, and annual compliance reporting.
Review federal, state, and local regulations to identify applicable requirements governing the operation of air emission sources.
Prepare air quality permit applications to obtain authorization to construct and operate air pollutant emission sources.
Manage tasks and communicate status with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and use data management systems and tools to track compliance with permit requirements and air regulations and to prepare compliance reports.
Prepare proposals, reports and other written deliverables.
Travel to clients’ facilities for inspections and document review.
Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.