Early-Career Air Quality Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-12
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineer
Overview
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an Early‑Career Air Quality Engineer in our growing national air practice and a member of the Gulf Coast and Energy Branch. You will work out of Richmond, VA, Baton Rouge, LA, Atlanta, GA, or Houston, TX, and have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge to real‑world situations while also learning the business skills needed for a successful consulting career.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well‑being programs to support you and your family.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Preparing air emissions inventories and environmental compliance reports.
- Preparing emissions calculations and air permit applications.
- Conducting regulatory analyses related to federal, state, and local air regulations regarding the Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAPs), and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS).
- Conducting air dispersion modeling analysis.
- Performing analyses related to air pollution control systems and source monitoring and measurement requirements.
- Providing environmental compliance and litigation support services, such as compliance audits and reviews, hazardous waste, and material management.
- Training:
This position requires health and safety, first aid, CPR, and other training, as well as medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. - Fieldwork:
Up to 20%. - Overnight travel:
Up to 20%.
Additionally, the selected candidate may be asked to support environmental permitting and compliance services in related disciplines, such as those driven by the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.
Education and Licensure- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental or chemical engineering or an aligned scientific discipline. (required)
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification, if applicable. (preferred)
- Advanced degree in environmental or chemical engineering. (preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of air quality permitting and compliance experience with an environmental consulting firm. (preferred)
- Experience with air quality modeling (SCREEN3, AERSCREEN, and AERMOD). (preferred)
- Strong hands‑on spreadsheet and database comprehension. (required)
- Experienced in air quality permitting and air quality compliance in Texas (required) and Louisiana (preferred).
- Experience in environmental compliance services (stormwater, spill planning, hazardous waste, etc.) and compliance auditing. (preferred)
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)
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