Air Quality Environmental Specialist - Entry Level

Air Quality Environmental Specialist - Entry Level; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lake Charles office is seeking a junior consultant to provide general Air Quality compliance services to our clients across public, private, and industrial sectors. Responsibilities include permitting and compliance work, data analysis, emission rate calculations, and report preparation, with both office and fieldwork.

Travel to project sites (approximately 10%) is required, and candidates should be prepared for flexible schedules and the opportunity to grow into project management,

Qualifications

• MS or BS in Environmental Engineering, Chemical, or related engineering field preferred.
• Knowledge of Water, Waste, and Air Quality regulatory issues is preferred but not required.
• Excellent mathematical and computer skills, (capacity for statistics and computer modeling).
• Skilled in using MS Office programs, with emphasis on spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites out of the area (approximately 10% travel).
• Flexible to work outside normal work schedule as needed.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and maintain successful client relationships.
• Must be able to satisfy all Drug & Alcohol, Health & Safety, and Security requirements including obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle. Candidate must be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record, able to safely operate a full-size pickup truck; and
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver permitting and compliance solutions for clients.
• Support project managers with data analysis and report preparation.
• Perform emission rate calculations and regulatory interpretations.
• Conduct fieldwork to inventory emissions equipment and collect data.
• Prepare technical reports and client deliverables.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

Math skills

Statistics

Data analysis

Computer modeling

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Travel willingness

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our Lake Charles Air Quality Program is seeking a junior consultant to provide general Air Quality compliance services to our public, private, and industrial clients. Primary responsibilities will include delivering permitting and compliance solutions, in support of our Project Managers. The role will involve both office and fieldwork. Office work will include but is not limited to data analysis, emission rate calculations, application, and interpretation of federal and state regulatory requirements, and report preparation. Fieldwork will include visiting client sites to inventory emissions equipment and collect data for projects. Out-of-town travel may be required.

This position will provide various challenging projects and lead to opportunities for advancement in project management, technical report writing, and a career in consulting.

Qualifications:

• MS or BS in Environmental Engineering, Chemical, or other related Engineering degree is preferred;
• General knowledge of Water, Waste, and Air Quality compliance issues is preferred but not required;
• Excellent mathematical and computer skills, (capacity for statistics and computer modeling);
• Skilled in using MS Office programs, with emphasis on spreadsheets;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Willingness to travel to project sites out of the area (approximately 10% travel);
• Flexible to work outside normal work schedule as needed;
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and maintain successful client relationships;
• Must be able to satisfy all Drug & Alcohol, Health & Safety, and Security requirements including obtaining a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card;
• This position requires the use of a company vehicle. Candidate must be at least 21 years of age with a clean driving record, able to safely operate a full-size pickup truck; and
• Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment.