Staff Air Quality Engineer or Scientist
About The Position
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Staff Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to join our expanding Air Quality Methane Team in Lakewood, Colorado. 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 projects across industries such as oil & gas, mining, chemical, energy, and other industrial sectors—both within Colorado and our North American region. As part of SLR’s collaborative environment, you’ll have frequent opportunities to engage with our Air Quality technical team, sharing best practices and expanding your consulting capabilities. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through a rewarding career development path within our 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 frameworks, compliance reporting, permitting, and stakeholder communication.
- Provide technical understanding related to projects including regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and voluntary frameworks.
- Interact with project team members to steward preparation and submittal of client deliverables such as greenhouse gas emissions reports and air quality permits.
- Understand and utilize air quality reporting and software tools such as ProMax.
- Assist clients with compliance and voluntary air quality reporting 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.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.
- Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
