Air Quality Engineer

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Early-Career Air Quality Engineer to join our Richmond, VA office.

You will apply your education to real-world environmental projects, performing air quality permitting, modeling, and compliance tasks while developing business skills in a consulting environment. You will work on inventories, permit applications, regulatory analyses, and modeling, with opportunities for fieldwork and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of air quality permitting and compliance experience.
• Experience with air quality modeling (SCREEN3, AERSCREEN, and AERMOD).
• Strong spreadsheet and database skills.
• Experience with air quality permitting in Texas (required) and Louisiana (preferred).
• Experience in environmental compliance services (stormwater, spill planning, hazardous waste) is a plus.
• Valid U.S. driver''s license and a good driving record for travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare air emissions inventories and environmental compliance reports.
• Prepare emissions calculations and air permit applications.
• Conduct regulatory analyses related to federal, state, and local air regulations (CAA, NESHAP, NSPS).
• Conduct air dispersion modeling analyses.
• Support environmental permitting and compliance services in related disciplines.
• Fieldwork up to 20%, overnight travel up to 20%.

Skills

Air quality permitting

Air quality modeling

Spreadsheet skills

Driver's license

Texas experience

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's in environmental/chemical engineering

EIT certification

Advanced degree

Tools

SCREEN3

AERSCREEN

AERMOD

Job description

Air Quality Engineer

Primary Location: US-VA-Richmond

ID: 2026-4661

• Category: Early Career
• Position Type: Regular Full-Time
• Remote: No

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early-Career Air Quality Engineer in our growing national air practice and a member of the Gulf Coast and Energy Branch sitting in our Richmond, VA office, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing air emissions inventories and environmental compliance reports;
• Preparing emissions calculations and air permit applications;
• Conducting regulatory analyses related to federal, state, and local air regulations regarding Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs), and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS);
• Conducting air dispersion modeling analysis;
• Performing analyses related to air pollution control systems and source monitoring and measurement requirements; and
• Providing environmental compliance and litigation support services, such as compliance audits and reviews, hazardous waste and material management.
• Training: This position requires health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, as well as medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our employees to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 20%
• Overnight travel: Up to 20%

Additionally, the selected candidate may be asked to support environmental permitting and compliance services in related disciplines, such as those driven by the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental or chemical engineering or an aligned scientific discipline. (required)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, if applicable. (preferred)
• Advanced degree in environmental or chemical engineering. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of air quality permitting and compliance experience with an environmental consulting firm. (preferred)
• Experience with air quality modeling (SCREEN3, AERSCREEN, and AERMOD). (preferred)
• Strong hands-on spreadsheet and database comprehension. (required)
• Experienced in air quality permitting and air quality compliance in Texas (required) and Louisiana. (preferred)
• Experience in environmental compliance services (stormwater, spill planning, hazardous waste, etc.) and compliance auditing. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec's total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $67,165/year / Maximum Salary: $97,220 /year (Richmond, VA)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.