Project Engineer - Air Quality (SG-199-26E) Whittier

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County invites applications for Air Quality Engineer/Engineering Associate, in the Technical Services Department, Air Quality Engineering Section, based in Whittier. The incumbent will perform professional project engineering work focusing on regulatory compliance for stationary sources at facilities, including permit applications and modeling.

Qualifications include a CA PE license or equivalent, multiple education options, and strong writing,

Qualifications

• Experience in air quality permit applications or related regulatory reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional project engineering work in air quality focusing on regulatory compliance.
• Represent Districts at public hearings and meetings with regulatory staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Air quality engineering

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Engineer-In-Training Certificate

Job description

THE SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

Invites applications for the position of:

Air Quality Engineer/Engineering Associate

POSTING #SG-199-26E

OUR MISSION

The Sanitation Districts protect public health and the environment through innovative and cost-effective wastewater and solid waste management, and in doing so convert waste into resources such as recycled water, energy and recycled materials.

The Sanitation Districts is currently recruiting to fill two (2) Engineer/Engineering Associates in the Technical Services Department, Air Quality Engineering Section. These vacancies will report to our Joint Administration Office (JAO) in Whittier.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform professional project engineering work and coordinate progressively more complex projects in the Air Quality Section.

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent will perform work involving air quality engineering, focusing on regulatory compliance for stationary sources at Sanitation Districts’ facilities. Specific areas of work may include: preparing regulatory permit applications (along with supporting work such as air dispersion modeling and health risk assessment preparation), regulatory correspondence, issue analysis memoranda and technical reports; developing qualification criteria, scope of work, and contractual language for retaining engineering consultants and emissions testing firms; representing the Sanitation Districts at public hearings and meetings with regulatory staff, elected officials and coalition members; supporting field operations; and performing other duties as required.

The most qualified applicants will have superior technical writing and communication skills, analytical skills and project management skills. Initial salary placement will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

Candidates must possess all of the following

• A valid California Class C driver license

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE II:

• Option A: A bachelor's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline -AND- a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline;
• Option B: A bachelor's degree in a related science -AND- an Engineer-In-Training Certificate -AND- a master's degree in a pertinent engineering discipline;
• Option C: A bachelor's degree in engineering -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering air quality experience obtained after earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.

ENGINEERING ASSOCIATE III:

• Option A: Two (2) years of experience as an Engineering Associate II
• Option B: Four (4) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited and recognized college or university.

ENGINEERING LEVEL:

Applicants must possess a California Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer -AND-

• Option A: A master's degree in engineering -AND- three (3) years of professional engineering experience;
• Option B: A PhD in engineering -AND- two (2) years of professional engineering experience;
• Option C: Six (6) years of professional engineering experience subsequent to earning a bachelor's degree in engineering.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of 12 units of upper-division/graduate level air quality, wastewater, and solid waste management-related courses -AND- possess two or more years of the following experiences:
  • Preparing or reviewing air quality permit applications
  • Preparing or reviewing air quality-related regulatory reports
  • Working knowledge of federal, State, or local air districts regulations related to landfills and wastewater treatment plants
  • Conducting regulatory audits
  • Performing air emission tests
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to work well in a team setting
  • Action-oriented and possess the ability to manage multiple projects effectively by maintaining high-quality work and meeting deadlines

This position will remain open until filled and may be closed at any time without prior notice. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• Applications and Supplemental Questions will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant experience.
• Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to an oral interview.
• The selection process will consist of an oral interview weighted at 100%
  • There will be a written assessment included as part of the interview.
• An eligibility list will be established upon completion of the interview based on the interview scores.

NOTE: The individual(s) recommended for hire must undergo a job-related pre-employment physical, as well as a reference check, background, check, DMV report, and a drug test.

To learn more about how the Sanitation Districts convert waste into resources, please visit the following video: Converting Waste into Resources.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Shelley Glasman at (562)-908-42288, ext.1340.

As an equal opportunity employer, the Districts strongly encourage people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.