Junior Air Quality Modeler

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. invites applications for a Junior Air Quality Engineer, Engineer-in-Training or Scientist to join our team in Dartmouth, NS. The role focuses on atmospheric science, emissions inventories, and air quality assessments across various sectors.

You will contribute to modelling studies, data interpretation, and reporting while developing expertise in AERMOD, CALPUFF, and CFD methods within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Chemistry, or related Environmental Sciences is required.
• A master's degree in engineering or relevant science is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written in English) are required.
• Familiarity with estimation of contaminant emission rates and air dispersion modelling is an asset.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain emissions inventories and processing of spatial and temporal data for modelling.
• Conduct air quality assessments and dispersion modelling for industrial projects using AERMOD, CALPUFF, or CFD models.
• Process, analyze, and interpret meteorological, emissions and modelling data for technical assessments.
• Maintain understanding of applicable air quality legislation, standards, and modelling methodologies.
• Authors technical air quality, acoustic GHG, climate change-related reports and documents.
• Assist with preparation of proposals and business development planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related Environmental Sciences

Master's degree in Engineering or related science

Tools

AERMOD

CALPUFF

CFD Modelling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Opportunity

We have an immediate opening for a Junior Air Quality Engineer, Engineer-in-Training or Scientist to join our team in Dartmouth, NS.

Stantec’s atmospheric group is dedicated to helping our clients manage air quality, climate change issues and noise emissions professionally and proactively. Our professional engineers and scientists provide specialized services to a wide variety of sectors including manufacturing, industry, commercial, transportation, and government. We offer a full suite of services including design and permitting support, monitoring programs, predictive modelling, emission quantification, management and verification, climate change risk and adaptation studies and much more.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain emissions inventories, including the preparation and processing of spatial and temporal emissions data for modelling applications

• Conduct air quality assessments and dispersion modelling for industrial projects using tools such as AERMOD, CALPUFF, or Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) Models

• Process, analyze, and interpret meteorological, emissions, ambient air quality, and modelling data to support technical assessments

• Maintain a strong understanding of applicable air quality legislation, standards, guidelines, and modelling methodologies

• Authors technical air quality, acoustic GHG, climate change-related reports and documents

• Assist with the preparation of proposals and in business development planning

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written in English) are required.

• Strong quantitative and computer skills with Microsoft Office software are required.

• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and in a multi-disciplinary team.

• Familiarity with estimation of contaminant emission rates using different methodologies (i.e., emission factors, engineering calculations, engineering judgment, etc.) and air dispersion modelling of stationary and mobile emission sources using modelling programs such as AERMOD and CALPUFF would be an asset.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

• For the listed topics considered an asset that an applicant does not have experience in, an interest and willingness to learn is a requirement.

Education and Experience

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Chemistry, or related Environmental Sciences is required.

A master’s degree in engineering or relevant science would be an asset.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.

Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location: Canada | NS | Halifax