Air Quality Scientist/Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Mid-Level Air Quality Environmental Engineer or Scientist/Project Manager in Minneapolis. This role focuses on managing air quality permitting and compliance projects for various sectors, including energy and manufacturing. Candidates should have substantial permitting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee stock purchase program

Professional membership fee coverage

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 or more years of air quality permitting and compliance experience.
• 1 or more years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of air quality environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and client relationships related to air quality compliance.
• Prepare proposals and deliverables for clients.
• Lead development of permitting and compliance strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Quality Scientist/Engineer - ( 250002BT )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Mid-Level Air Quality Environmental Engineer or Scientist/Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will primarily manage and complete projects to assist clients with air quality permitting air quality compliance and reporting, air dispersion modeling, and/or environmental compliance. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, identify and respond to project opportunities, and lead execution of air quality permitting and compliance projects in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA) for a wide variety of clients. Categories Stantec serves include power & utilities, renewable energy, oil & gas, food & agriculture, higher education, manufacturing, metals & mining, real estate, and transportation. Miscellaneous administrative tasks may be required.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain existing client relationships.

• Manage projects and project teams to meet client’s scope, schedule, budget, and profit expectations.

• Manage and assist with the preparation of project deliverables.

• Prepare proposals describing scope, schedule, and estimated budget for executing projects.

• Organize and direct project teams for a wide variety of clients with air permitting and environmental compliance tasks.

• Provide quality assurance/quality control of project deliverables.

• Lead development of permitting and compliance strategies on projects.

• Assist clients in identifying appropriate monitoring, planning, training, testing, record-keeping, and reporting protocols.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Able to develop proposals and manage change related to scope, schedule, and budget for projects.

• Demonstrated knowledge of air quality environmental regulations and requirements, including Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting under New Source Review (NSR).

• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with both clients and project team members.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software platform, specifically Microsoft Excel.

• Able to meet deadlines and put in the time needed to get the job done.

• Able to travel regionally and as needed, have overnight trips.

• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree in engineering, environmental science, environmental policy or related field.

Approximately 5 or more years of air quality permitting and compliance experience and 1 or more years of project management experience.

Position will primarily work in an office setting with occasional work in the field. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• $70,900 for locations in MN - $102,900 for locations in MN Min/Max Pay Range(s) for postings located in MN, NYC/NY

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, 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 family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

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 : United States-Minnesota-Woodbury

Other Locations : United States-Minnesota-Duluth, United States-Minnesota-Plymouth, United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Organization : BC-2277 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes West

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jun 9, 2025, 11:30:56 AM

Req ID: 250002BT

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans