Senior Air Quality Engineer or Scientist (Hybrid Remote)

Montrose Environmental Group; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking a Senior Air Quality Engineer or Scientist in Santa Ana, CA. This role focuses on air quality compliance management and greenhouse gas verification, requiring a strong technical background in environmental sciences. The position offers competitive compensation, a collaborative work environment, and a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with competitive employer match

Progressive vacation policies

Telemedicine access

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of NSR, Title V, PSD permitting.
• California Lead GHG Verifier certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing team members with varying experience levels.
• Writing business proposals and managing client relationships.
• Overseeing project financial management and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Training

Communication

Project Management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Senior Air Quality Engineer or Scientist (Hybrid Remote)

Pay $80000.00 - $130000.00 / year

Location Santa Ana/California

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: R3155

ABOUT YOU

Are you looking to build a career in the environmental field? Are you passionate about the environment and working collaboratively to improve our environment? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an exciting career opportunity for you. Who are we? We are Montrose Environmental Group, the premier environmental services provider.

The Senior Air Quality Engineer – or Scientist (Senior Environmental Professional) takes an active role in the day to day permitting and compliance management operations with an emphasis in the air quality management and greenhouse gas verification programs, and exposure to other programs including stormwater and hazardous materials management.

The Senior Air Quality Engineer / Scientist has the following responsibilities:

• Managing and developing 1-3 direct reports with 1-6 years of experience
• Setting and enforcing project budgets
• Writing business proposals to clients and developing new client relationships and maintaining existing relationships
• Managing staff efficiency (budgets, utilization rates, price multipliers, project margin, etc.)
• Providing technical training and oversight
• Providing quality assurance

The Senior Air Quality Engineer will work out of the Montrose office in Santa Ana, Sacramento or Oakland, California.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER TO YOU

At Montrose, we’re not just determined to think about a better way forward for environmental services today and down the road – we’re committed to making it a reality. Our principles guide us. We value our people. We value our community. We value our client. We value our shareholders. We care for the well-being of our people and offer:

Competitive Compensation Packages

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Medical, Dependent Care and Transit Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and access to additional voluntary programs
• 401k with a competitive employer match
• Progressive vacation policies and company holiday to ensure work/life balance for our people
• A financial assistance program to help support peers in need
• Access t o telemedicine and employee assistance programs
• Access to best rates in the industry to bring your student loan debt down to size
• Hybrid work schedule

A DAY IN THE LIFE

The Senior Air Quality Engineer / Scientist reports to the District Manager of Permitting and Compliance Management Services and will focus on air quality permitting and analysis, greenhouse gas verification and compliance management for our client facility operations. The areas of focus include California air quality permitting (NSR, Title V, PSD, etc.), verification of GHG reports and CEQA air quality analysis. Expanded opportunities in Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), NPDES, CERCLA / RCRA Compliance, NEPA Compliance, etc.] may also be available.

The Senior Air Quality Engineer / Scientist will support a diverse client base including manufacturers, food processors, telecom utilities, electric utilities, hospitals, universities, oil and gas producers, and local government operations through the following functions:

• Plans multiple projects simultaneously including being the senior technical lead on a project, supervising staff level professionals and technicians.
• Estimates personnel needs, assigns work, meets completion dates, interprets and ensures consistent application of firm standards.
• Coordinates the day-to-day operations of technical staff by assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance.
• Oversees development of project document deliverable outlines and layouts, technical writing of reports, data interpretation, and development of graphical presentations in a logical and professional manner.
• Consults with clients to prepare plans, reports, and assessments
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria
• Responsible for project budget and hours and utilizes time effectively to complete tasks within assigned timeframe(s)
• Acts as a client manager to understand customer needs and distributes work assignments and proposals to appropriate teams
• Communicates to leadership when potential issues are foreseen or potential issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule and budget
• Oversees project set up and authorization paperwork to include: project authorizations, contracts, subcontracts, purchase order requests, and project schedules
• Oversees project financial management duties to include: project projections, project invoicing, subcontractor invoice approvals, progress reporting, and project/subcontractor contract compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs
• Participate in the company’s continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
• Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attend professional workshops
• Perform other duties as assigned

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Accredited California Lead GHG Verifier, preferably with credentials as a transaction verifier.
• Working knowledge of NSR, Title V, PSD permitting.
• Certification as a South Coast AQMD or San Juaquin Valley APCD Permitting Professional is desirable.
• 8+ years of related experience.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of computer aided software (Microsoft Suite, Google Suite).
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to present to supervisors.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Work environment will vary depending on nature of assigned tasks.
• The position may involve local travel as needed.

Pay: $80,000 - $130,000. Offers will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or [e-mail] for assistance.

Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly preferred. All employees will be subject to policies and procedures of the Company that may be dependent on vaccination status.

MAKE THE MOVE

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. With approximately 2,800 employees across over 70 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, en gineering, and operations, enabling the Company to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs – and well ahead of the strategic curve.

We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit to everyone. Montrose is fast-paced and dynamic. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues within Montrose.

Want to know more about Montrose? Visit montrose-env.com !

Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our firm is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, and any other class protected by federal, state, or local law.

About the company

Montrose is an environmental services provider offering measurement and analytical services as well as environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions

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