Senior Field Technician - Air Emissions

Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Fitness Allowance

401K Matching

Learning Spending Account

Job summary

A climate engineering consulting firm in Alabama is seeking a Senior Field Technician for Air Emissions. This role involves leading on-site emissions testing, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates should have a background in Environmental Technology or Engineering, along with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 annually, along with comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Air Quality field.
• Experience with ambient monitoring is an asset.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in on-site stack testing and emissions monitoring.
• Plan and manage field deployments including logistics and safety.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Environmental Technology

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Post-secondary education in Environmental Technology, Engineering, or Chemistry

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Senior Field Technician - Air Emissions

Department: Source

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham, AL

Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 / year

Description

Senior Field Technician Air Quality and Emissions

Birmingham or Montgomery vicinity - Alabama

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects.

We are a values‑based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like:

• You push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments.
• You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award‑winning organization and work alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

Position:

RWDI is seeking a Senior Field Technician – Source Emissions to direct and execute complex source testing projects across various industrial sectors. This role combines hands‑on fieldwork with leadership and client‑facing responsibilities. You will oversee field testing programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior technicians, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and data integrity. This is a full‑time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• In the field lead project team and perform on‑site stack testing and source emissions monitoring in accordance with federal and regional regulatory methods (e.g., EPA Reference Methods, ECCC).
• Plan and manage assigned field deployments, including crew logistics, equipment preparation, and safety procedures.
• Analyze collected data and ensure QA/QC protocols are strictly followed throughout testing and reporting processes.
• Serve as a technical liaison with clients, regulators, and internal teams to communicate project scope, progress, and findings.
• Train, mentor, and oversee junior field technicians and new team members on project assignments.
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical and sampling skills equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Support project scoping, scheduling, and budgeting in collaboration with project managers and senior leadership.
• Keep current with evolving environmental regulations and industry best practices as a team.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports, including regulatory documentation, emissions data summaries, and field observations.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

• Post‑secondary education in Environmental Technology, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
• Preferably, a minimum of 5‑years experience working in the Air Quality field.
• Ambient monitoring experience is an asset.
• Strong computer and analytical technical “hands‑on” skills.
• An aptitude for practical problem‑solving.
• Field/site experience is a definite asset.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Candidates should also possess:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong people and team skills as well as being highly motivated.
• An ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment with no supervision.
• Exceptional organizational capabilities, coordination, and consultation skills.
• Willingness to travel, and work outdoors including working long hours, evenings, and weekends.
• Collect samples at locations that may require working at heights and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Benefits

What we offer:

Salary: $70,000.00 – 90,000.00

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Travel perks and adventure opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Learning Spending Account
• 401K Matching
• Fitness Allowance

Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion.

Accommodation is available during all stages of the recruitment process.