Air Quality Environmental Specialist - Entry Level in Lake Charles

Energy Jobline ZR; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Lake Charles seeks a junior consultant to deliver Air Quality permitting and compliance services for public, private, and industrial clients. The role blends office data analysis, emission rate calculations, regulatory interpretation, and report preparation with field visits to inventory emissions equipment.

This position offers growth toward project management and technical report writing through hands-on projects.

Qualifications

• Must understand Water, Waste, and Air Quality compliance issues.
• Strong math and computer skills, including statistics and modeling.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially spreadsheets.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.
• Willing to travel to project sites (about 10%).
• Able to work on multiple projects and teams.
• Must satisfy TWIC, medical, and safety requirements.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver permitting and compliance solutions for clients.
• Perform data analysis and emission rate calculations.
• Prepare applications and interpret federal/state regulations.
• Prepare technical reports for project managers.
• Conduct field visits to inventory emissions equipment and collect data.
• Travel to client sites, up to about 10%.
• Coordinate with project managers and teams.

Skills

Air quality compliance

Data analysis

Statistics & modeling

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Flexible hours

Project multitasking

Team player

TWIC card

Education

Engineering degree (Environmental/Chemical)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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 ;
• General knowledge of Water, Waste, and Air Quality compliance issues is 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 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.