Air Quality Staff Engineer/Scientist: Air Dispersion Modeler
Location: Midwest
State/Territory:
Department: Air Quality & Related Env II Dept
Description
Air Quality Staff Engineer/Scientist: Air Dispersion Modeler
POWER Engineers' Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide. We are seeking an Air Quality Staff Engineer/Scientist with expertise in Air Dispersion Modeling for the Air Quality and Related Environmental Group.
The candidate selected for this position may work remotely full-time at a location other than a POWER Engineer designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings .
Roles and Responsibilities
This position is part of a team that assists our clients in establishing and maintaining compliance with state and federal air quality regulations.
Preparing and leading ambient air quality impact analyses utilizing dispersion modeling software including AERMOD, SCREEN3, and AERSCREEN in support of state and Federal (PSD) New Source Review permitting projects
Preparing protocols and air quality analysis reports for air dispersion modeling tasks, for approval by regulatory agencies
Processing raw meteorological data into a dispersion model-ready format
Performing air quality regulatory compliance tasks, including preparation of emissions inventories
Preparing applications for initial pre-construction air quality permits and for air quality permit renewals, amendments, and alterations for submission to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other state and federal agencies
Obtaining, updating, and maintaining plans, permits, and/or standard operating procedures
Defining data requirements, gathering, and validating information for emission calculations
Communicating scientific and technical information through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, and conferences
Performing technical work and growing into various aspects of project management, including managing small tasks and projects; preparing small proposals; performing increasingly complex project tasks in support of large projects; and liaising with clients and other POWER staff
Required Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, meteorology, or related science field
A minimum of 3 years relevant air quality dispersion modeling experience
Excellent communication skills including report writing, oral presentations, and direct verbal communication
Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Availability to travel up to 10% of the time
Valid driver's license
At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.
You'll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you'll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.
Since we're employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package:
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Holidays
Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
Voluntary Life Insurance
401K
Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
Maternity and Paternity Leave
New Dads and Moms Benefit program
Fertility Benefits
Gender -Affirming care
POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!
Salary DOE: The pay range for this position is $90K- $140K per year; however, base pay may be higher or lower depending on the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This figure does not include additional compensation such as health benefits, vacation, 401k, etc.
EOE, including disability/vets
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