Project Air Quality Specialist - Modeling

SWCA is seeking a talented Project Air Quality Specialist - Modeling to join our growing air quality practice. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in air dispersion modeling for various industrial (or manufacturing) pollutants and Greenhouse Gas Emissions. The individual will serve as a technical resource for various air permitting applications or amendments, and regulatory compliance analyses.

SWCA provides our clients with high quality air permitting, planning, and modeling services across the country. Qualified candidates will have demonstrable consulting experience in the power generation, oil and gas, and/or industrial sectors.

If you are seeking an opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals, then SWCA will be a great fit for you. Our employees are given excellent project opportunities and direct client contact. As a part of the Air Quality team, you will have the ability to make a significant impact in the growth of our Air Quality practice.

The position is a full-time, regular (with benefits), salaried position, that is hybrid and/or remote eligible in the U.S.

To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter with your application.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• Leads Air Quality Modeling projects and tasks from start to finish.
• Provide technical leadership for air permit applications or amendments, Title V compliance reporting, development of source category specific emission factors, estimating emissions, and regulatory compliance analyses for various industry sectors.
• Lead and provide quality control for air dispersion modeling analysis in accordance with project requirements and guidelines
• Develop emission calculations (criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants, and greenhouse gases) following regulatory requirements and/or requirements of greenhouse gas emission programs.
• Calculate emissions to determine impacts using various air pollutant emission and noise models and documenting the results in technical reports
• Collaborate with other SWCA practitioners to execute air quality projects, including participating on teams comprised of Air Quality professionals from multiple offices across the organization.
• Support growth and development of SWCA's air quality services.
• Responsible for executing specific task assignments as requested by the Air Quality Director and Project Managers.
• Takes responsibility for team safety, developing safety plans (when applicable), and anticipating potential safety hazards.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemical, mechanical, environmental science, or related degree.
• Seven (7) years of work experience within an industrial, consulting or regulatory agency required, with at least two (2) of those years within a private sector environment.
• A demonstrated expertise in air quality permitting, air dispersion modeling, and emission inventories.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory authorities and air quality regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with US EPA screening level and dispersion modeling platforms including: AERSCREEN, VISCREEN, AERMOD, and CALPUFF.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Strong attention to detail Flexible and willingness to support non-air related projects as needed
• Excellent time management skills to support multiple activities on an on-going basis by given deadline
• Applicants must have valid driver's license and be able to meet SWCA's driver requirements

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering, chemical, mechanical, environmental science, or related degree.
• P.E. of E.I.T. licensed.
• Demonstrated consulting experience in the power generation, oil & gas, and/or industrial sectors.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this remote-based position can expect an annual salary of $97,188.00 - $127,764.00. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive benefits package (https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits-wellness/), forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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