Early-Career Air Quality Engineer

Early-Career Air Quality Engineer

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Air Quality Engineer in our Columbia, MD, or Washington, DC office, the opportunity to work remotely from your home-office may be available at the discretion of the Company. The position will apply academic knowledge and practical experience to real-world situations in the areas of air quality permitting and compliance, emission control technology evaluation, and air dispersion modeling for a diverse national private and public sector client base, while also learning and expanding the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits and well-being programs to support you and your family.

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting regulatory analyses related to air quality matters as driven by the Clean Air Act;
• Preparing air emissions inventories and emissions calculations;
• Conducting air dispersion modeling;
• Developing air quality permit applications under NSR, PSD, Title V, and state-level regulations; and
• Performing analyses related to air pollution control systems and source monitoring and measurement requirements.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.
• Additionally, the selected candidate may be asked to support environmental permitting and compliance services in related disciplines, such as those driven by the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or chemical engineering or related discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or equivalent, if applicable. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in air quality permitting and compliance experience, preferably with an environmental consulting firm, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
• Experience with air quality modeling (SCREEN3 and AERMOD). (good to have)
• Experience in environmental compliance services (stormwater, spill planning, hazardous waste, etc.) and compliance auditing. (preferred)
• Excellent writing and communication skills. (required)
• Occasional field work and overnight travel. (required)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing. (required)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $70,520/year / Maximum Salary: $88,150 /year (Columbia, MD)
• Minimum Salary: $73,880/year / Maximum Salary: $92,350 /year (Washington, DC)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.