Air Quality CFD Engineer — Modeling, Compliance & Impact

EMP Trust HR Solutions; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

EMP Trust HR Solutions is seeking an experienced Air Quality Engineer in Denver, Colorado to support environmental, regulatory, and engineering projects involving atmospheric emissions, CFD simulations, and air dispersion studies for industrial facilities.

You will analyze data, prepare technical reports, assist with permits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop emissions reduction strategies while staying current with regulations and modeling best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical engineering or related field
• 2+ years of CFD and air dispersion modeling experience
• Proficiency with ANSYS Fluent and air dispersion tools
• Understanding of fluid mechanics and atmospheric dispersion regulations
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills
• Effective time management and project coordination abilities

Responsibilities

• Perform air dispersion modeling analyses using AERMOD, CALPUFF, and EPA-approved platforms
• Develop CFD models to evaluate exhaust plume behavior and emissions dispersion
• Process meteorological, terrain, land-use, and data for environmental studies
• Assess facility compliance with air quality regulations and permitting
• Support air permit applications, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory demonstrations
• Analyze results and prepare reports, maps, and client-ready visuals
• Collaborate with teams to develop emissions reduction strategies
• Conduct QA/QC of modeling inputs and deliverables
• Assist with regulatory agency responses and permit negotiations
• Support R&D on emissions control modeling and methodologies
• Maintain proficiency in air quality regulations and best practices

Skills

CFD modeling

Air dispersion modeling

Project management

Technical writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Fluent

AERMOD

CALPUFF

Job description

EMP Trust HR Solutions is seeking an experienced Air Quality Engineer in Denver, Colorado to support environmental, regulatory, and engineering projects involving atmospheric emissions, CFD simulations, and air dispersion studies for industrial facilities.

You will analyze data, prepare technical reports, assist with permits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop emissions reduction strategies while staying current with regulations and modeling best practices.