Air Quality Engineer/Scientist

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We're a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that's critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

 We are seeking an Entry Level Air Quality Environmental Engineer or Scientist to join our team. The successful candidate will primarily complete projects to assist clients with air quality permitting, air dispersion modeling, and air quality compliance and reporting. Industry categories Stantec serves include electric utilities, renewable energy, food/beverage production, agricultural products, miscellaneous manufacturing, oil and gas, forest products, mining, and mineral products. Miscellaneous administrative tasks may be required. 

For candidates with applicable skill sets or educational background, this position could be expanded to include a supporting role on and multi-media environmental compliance projects. Tasks for environmental compliance projects could include program assistance for environmental laws and regulations associated with, but not limited to, hazardous waste, storm water, Tier II reporting, wastewater, and spill planning.

• Prepare reports and compile appropriate forms for air emission permit applications to authorize construction, modification or operation of facilities.
• Prepare air emission calculations.
• Identify applicable environmental regulations.
• Assist with preparing air dispersion modeling analyses using EPA guideline models.
• Assist clients in identifying appropriate monitoring, testing, record-keeping, and reporting protocols.
• Potentially assist with facility compliance tasks for air quality, hazardous waste, storm water, Tier II reporting, TRI reporting, wastewater, spill planning, etc.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both clients and project team members.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software platform.
• Strong spreadsheet calculation skills with ability to use advanced functions.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.
• Able to travel regionally, have short overnight trips, or other.

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, meteorology/atmospheric science or environmental science.
• Approximately 0 - 5 years of air quality consulting experience or environmental engineering experience.
• Experience working with Local, State or Federal agencies is preferred.
• Work exposure to one or more industrial facility categories; for example through an internship/co-op assignment, regulatory agency or prior industrial experience.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Position will primarily work in an office setting with some occasional work in the field visiting industrial sites. Site visits may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Other duties, obligations, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Equal opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.