Senior Air Quality Engineer​/Scientist

About the Company

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real‑world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We bring environmental responsibility and human progress together, collaborating with scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals across disciplines and geographies to guide industries and governments and help communities and environments thrive.

Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist – New Mexico Air Permitting and Compliance. Based in New Mexico, you will report to the Senior Associate Scientist in charge of New Mexico permitting and compliance services and work within a team of ten professionals.

The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience, skills and geographic location.

• Plan multiple projects simultaneously, acting as the senior technical lead, supervising staff level professionals and technicians.
• Estimate personnel needs, assign work, meet completion dates and ensure consistent application of firm standards.
• Coordinate day‑to‑day operations of technical staff by assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance.
• Oversee development of project deliverable outlines and layouts, technical writing of reports, data interpretation and creation of graphical presentations.
• Consult with clients to prepare plans, reports and assessments.
• Exercise judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Manage project budget and hours, using time effectively to complete tasks within assigned timeframe(s).
• Act as a client manager to understand customer needs and distribute work assignments and proposals to appropriate teams.
• Communicate to leadership when issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule and budget.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Keep up to date on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications and attending professional workshops.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or science field.
• Master of Science in environmental studies, business administration or similar field is desirable but not required.
• Minimum of nine years direct experience, including project and client management and complex air quality permitting assignments in New Mexico.
• Ability to perform air dispersion modeling and health risk assessment.
• Other environmental media experience, such as stormwater, wastewater or hazardous material is a plus but not required.
• Understanding of states outside New Mexico is a plus but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.