Associate Air Quality Scientist

SLR Consulting; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Americas) is seeking an Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to join our Anchorage, Alaska team. This full-time role focuses on air quality permitting and compliance across industries, with opportunities to collaborate with our national Air Quality technical team.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in air quality consulting, strong regulatory knowledge (Ala/US), and proven technical writing and project management skills. Willingness to travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in air quality consulting or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of Alaska and Federal air quality regulations (Title V, PSD, GHG, Emissions Inventory Reporting, NSPS, NESHAP).

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Support air quality permitting and compliance reporting under supervision.
• Collaborate to develop permit applications and technical reports.
• Mentor junior staff and foster skill development.
• Learn and apply compliance reporting software tools.
• Provide technical expertise on regulatory frameworks and investigation methods.
• Assist clients in implementing air quality programs.
• Prepare proposals and present technical solutions.
• Build and maintain client relationships through high-quality work.
• Travel for client meetings and project activities.

Skills

Air quality consulting

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (Americas), a 1500+ team of advisory, environmental, engineering, and regulatory professionals across Canada, the United States, and LATAM. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to join our expanding Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Team in Anchorage, Alaska. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in or are willing to relocate to Anchorage.

This full-time position offers a dynamic range of responsibilities, requiring adaptability and a broad skill set. It presents an exciting opportunity to contribute technical expertise to complex air quality permitting projects across industries such as oil & gas, mining, chemical, energy, and other industrial sectors - both within Alaska and across the United States.

As part of SLR's collaborative environment, you’ll have frequent opportunities to engage with our national Air Quality technical team, sharing best practices and expanding your consulting capabilities. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through a rewarding career development path within our global, fast-growing environmental consulting organization.

Technical Experience Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in air quality consulting or related disciplines
• Strong understanding of State of Alaska and Federal air quality regulations, including Title V, PSD, GHG and Emissions Inventory Reporting, NSPS, and NESHAP
• Proven experience supporting clients in maintaining compliance with applicable air quality programs and regulatory requirements
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Demonstrated experience solving environmental challenges, calculating air emissions, and interpreting complex regulations
• Strong technical writing skills, with a track record of producing comprehensive technical reports
• Experience engaging with State and Federal regulatory agencies
• Effective time management across multiple project tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel by air and car, including occasional overnight trips

Preferred Personal Attributes And Traits

• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and to mentor others
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively, including leading teams when needed
• Solid understanding of project budgets and deadlines
• Self-motivated with minimal need for oversight on routine tasks
• Proactive in identifying and taking on work assignments
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to SLR and client-specific health, safety, and environmental policies including compliance with drug and alcohol requirements
• Support air quality permitting, compliance reporting, and field data collection activities under the guidance of a Principal or Senior Project Manager
• Collaborate with project team members to develop, review, and de- liver permit applications and technical reports
• Mentor junior staff and foster skill development within the team
• Learn and apply compliance reporting software tools effectively
• Provide technical expertise on regulatory frameworks, engineering approaches and investigative method relevant to project work.
• Assist clients in implementing and managing air quality compliance programs
• Prepare proposals and present technical solutions to a diverse client base
• Build and maintain client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality technical work
• Participate in short-duration travel for client meetings and project-related activities

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long‑run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.