Air Quality And Environmental Eng./Scientist

Polestar Technical Services, Inc. is seeking a talented and dedicated individual to join our team as an Air Quality and Environmental Engineering/Scientist. As a trusted provider of technical expertise, we are committed to assisting our clients in navigating high-hazard, contaminated facility, and site cleanup projects safely and efficiently. We specialize in risk reduction and liability solutions, enabling us to deliver exceptional results while minimizing long-term costs. If you are a proactive and skilled professional with a passion for making a positive impact, this is an opportunity to contribute to our mission and be part of our continued success in driving progress and ensuring a safer environment for all.
Polestar provides a competitive wage and compensation package for salaried positions including health and welfare benefits and 401(k).
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will provide technical support to all aspects of radioactive and non-radioactive air emissions including emission permitting, modeling, quality, and compliance support to a variety of projects. This position interacts with other engineers, managers, Department of Energy (DOE), and regulatory oversight agencies (EPA, Washington State Department of Ecology and Washington State Department of Health).
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. in Engineering or Physics with at least five years of work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years related to Air Quality regulations interpretation and implementation, permitting, modeling and reporting.
• Experience in air dispersion modeling and meteorology.
• Experience originating and checking engineering calculations.
• Knowledge of Air Quality regulations.
• Experience calculating and analyzing emission estimates and source parameters for development of emission scenarios and regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills and well-demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including verification of employment and education.
• Must be a United States citizen.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working on the DOE Hanford site.
• Experience with air dispersion modeling software such as CAP88, AERMOD, and CALPUFF.
• Experience with radiological, criteria, and toxic Air Quality, modeling, regulations for Washington State (WAC 246-247, WAC 173-400, and WAC 173-460).
• Professional Engineering license.
• Knowledge of nuclear/radiological principals to support radiological source term development
• Experience with software including RadCalc and MicroShield.
• Formal training in air dispersion modeling.
• Experience with radiological and non-radiological control technologies. Experience with performing Best Available Radiological Control Technology (BARCT), Best Available Control Technology (BACT), and toxic BACT evaluations.
• Experience with radiological and chemical waste management.
• Moderate to advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience performing radiation shielding and dose-to-curie evaluations.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Polestar is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and pay, without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, marital status, medical condition or genetic information, or status a protected veteran.

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Location
Richland WA

Compensation
Annual Salary range: $98.463 - $136.875 depending upon qualifications