Junior Air Quality & Noise Specialist – Field & Modeling

Landau Associates; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Landau Associates is seeking an Early Career Air Quality Specialist to join our Baton Rouge team. You will contribute to multidisciplinary air quality and noise projects and gain hands-on experience from assessment through permitting and modeling.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and familiarity with air quality tools; 2+ years of experience is preferred, and knowledge of Python, R, and Linux is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience characterizing air pollutant emissions sources.
• Familiarity with Python, R and Linux preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform air quality and noise evaluations and related tasks (e.g., emission estimates, potential-to-emit calculations).
• Conduct BA C analyses research as needed.
• Execute refined air dispersion modeling (e.g., AERMOD).
• Conduct field work related to noise monitoring and noise modeling of sources.
• Review regulations at local, state, and federal levels for compliance.
• Interface with clients, regulators, and colleagues on projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Python

R

Linux

Job description

Landau Associates is seeking an Early Career Air Quality Specialist to join our Baton Rouge team. You will contribute to multidisciplinary air quality and noise projects and gain hands-on experience from assessment through permitting and modeling.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong communication skills, and familiarity with air quality tools; 2+ years of experience is preferred, and knowledge of Python, R, and Linux is a plus.