Air Quality Specialist 1

RETTEW; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

RETTEW seeks an Air Quality Specialist to support permitting, compliance, and air quality assessments for public and private sector clients. You will prepare analyses, applications, and reports under state and federal regulations, collaborating across disciplines to deliver practical environmental solutions.

Based in Lancaster County with hybrid work; occasional fieldwork may be required. Join a collaborative, employee-owned environment that values technical excellence and client service, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in air quality permitting, compliance, or environmental consulting.
• Working knowledge of air quality regulations and permitting processes.
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare air quality permit applications, compliance reports, and emissions inventories
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local air quality regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, PA DEP requirements)
• Conduct air dispersion modeling and emissions calculations as needed
• Support environmental due diligence and impact assessments
• Coordinate with internal project teams, regulators, and clients
• Assist with site inspections, data collection, and compliance evaluations
• Maintain accurate documentation and support project schedules and deliverables

Skills

Air quality knowledge

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Tools

AERMOD

Regulatory databases

Job description

Description

RETTEW is seeking an Air Quality Specialist to support environmental permitting, compliance, and air quality assessments for a wide range of public and private sector clients. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys problem-solving, regulatory analysis, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver practical environmental solutions.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm with more than 50 years of experience serving public and private clients. Our services span environmental, geotechnical, transportation, land development, facilities, and water resources. We value technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and we invest in our people so they can build long-term careers here.

Work Environment

Workplace Designation: Hybrid

Locations: Lancaster or Mechanicsburg, PA

Occasional fieldwork and site visits as required

Position Summary / What You’ll Do

The Air Quality Specialist supports air permitting and compliance efforts by preparing technical analyses, applications, and reports related to state and federal air quality regulations. This role plays a key part in helping clients navigate regulatory requirements while supporting RETTEW’s environmental practice with reliable, defensible technical work.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

• Prepare air quality permit applications, compliance reports, and emissions inventories
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local air quality regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, PA DEP requirements)
• Conduct air dispersion modeling and emissions calculations as needed
• Support environmental due diligence and impact assessments
• Coordinate with internal project teams, regulators, and clients
• Assist with site inspections, data collection, and compliance evaluations
• Maintain accurate documentation and support project schedules and deliverables

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in air quality permitting, compliance, or environmental consulting
• Working knowledge of air quality regulations and permitting processes
• Strong technical writing and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred

• Experience with PA DEP air quality programs
• Familiarity with air modeling software (e.g., AERMOD)
• Consulting experience supporting industrial or municipal clients
• Professional certification (or progress toward certification)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and market data
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities
• Collaborative, employee-owned culture focused on long-term success

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at [e-mail] to request assistance.

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