Associate Air Quality Scientist

SLR International Corporation; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation and wellness initiatives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

SLR Consulting (Americas) is seeking an Air Quality Engineer/Scientist in Anchorage, Alaska. The role focuses on air quality permitting, regulatory compliance, and environmental reporting across oil & gas, mining, and industrial sectors.

The candidate will collaborate with a national technical team and lead multiple projects, sometimes traveling to client sites. Required are a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and at least 7 years in air quality consulting, with strong regulatory knowledge

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, or closely 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 inventories, NSPS, NESHAP).

Responsibilities

• Support air quality permitting, compliance reporting, and field data collection under leadership.
• Develop, review, and deliver permit applications and technical reports.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge within the team.
• Engage with regulatory agencies and manage multiple projects with deadlines.

Skills

Air quality consulting

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS 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

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants. 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. We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.