Air Quality Internship

FirstCarbon Solutions (FCS), an ADEC Innovation, is seeking an Air Quality Intern to assist the Air Quality team with analyses, research, and documentation support in the areas of air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and energy. The Air Quality Intern will provide general support in environmental analysis and document preparation, and will gain practical knowledge in rules and regulations related to air quality, GHG emissions and energy. Additionally, the Intern will gain knowledge in modeling tools used in air pollutant and GHG emissions and air dispersion modeling including CalEEMod, AERMOD, HARP, and EMFAC. This paid internship will be available in a remote or hybrid working environment (dependent on proximity to an FCS office location). The position will report to a Senior Air Quality Scientist and is on‑call. Duties and Responsibilities Support Project Managers and Senior Air Quality Scientists with research, data collection, and other project‑related tasks, as assigned. Assist with reviewing project information, site plans, and supporting documents to identify information needed for environmental and technical analyses. Provide support in the preparation, editing, and quality review of technical reports, memoranda, air quality and GHG emissions estimates, modeling and analysis, and other project deliverables, as assigned. Assist with compiling, organizing, and managing project data, technical information, and supporting documentation used in AQ/GHG and related environmental studies. Coordinate with project team members to gather, track, and verify information needed to support project analyses and deliverables. Assist with project administration activities, including project setup, document management, and coordination with internal staff and resources. Participate in team meetings, training opportunities, and professional development activities to build knowledge of environmental planning and AQ/GHG consulting practices, as assigned. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. Skills Knowledge of and demonstrated facility with written and verbal business English, spelling, grammar and vocabulary. Keen attention to detail. Professional demeanor and ability to handle assignments, as well as confidential information, with professionalism and discretion. Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and ask appropriate questions. Positive interaction with others to accomplish tasks. Efficient written and oral communication skills. Research and technical writing skills. Education and Experience Degree (In‑process) in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Planning, Geography, or a related field. Technical competence and/or understanding of one or more environmental specialties, such as land use, socio‑economics, earth resources, hydrology, air, noise, etc. Salary: $19–$20 per Hour Competitive hourly wage for a paid internship. Work Environment The position operates in a dynamic and highly collaborative work environment. FCS is dedicated to providing staff the opportunity to elect hybrid office/home working location options. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Physical Demands Perform duties requiring regular talk and hearing, hand/finger dexterity, and use of hands and arms. Employee will spend extended periods of time in front of a computer/laptop. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Information Security Employees must maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information to which they are given access, and report actual or suspected events or incidents, including vulnerabilities or breaches, that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. #J-18808-Ljbffr