Hybrid Air Quality Specialist: Permit & Compliance Expert

RETTEW; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; 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

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