Air Quality Specialist

Position: Air Quality Specialist 1
Lancaster, PA •
Environmental & Geotechnology/Geo Environmental

Job Type Full-time

DescriptionRETTEW is seeking an Air Quality Specialist to support environmental permitting, compliance, and air quality assessments for a wide range of public and private sector clients. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys problem-solving, regulatory analysis, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver practical environmental solutions.

About RETTEWRETTEW is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm with more than 50 years of experience serving public and private clients. Our services span environmental, geotechnical, transportation, land development, facilities, and water resources. We value technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and we invest in our people so they can build long-term careers here.

Work Environment Workplace Designation:
Hybrid Locations:
Lancaster or Mechanicsburg, PAOccasional fieldwork and site visits as required

Position Summary / What You’ll DoThe Air Quality Specialist supports air permitting and compliance efforts by preparing technical analyses, applications, and reports related to state and federal air quality regulations. This role plays a key part in helping clients navigate regulatory requirements while supporting RETTEW’s environmental practice with reliable, defensible technical work.

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day Prepare air quality permit applications, compliance reports, and emissions inventories

Interpret and apply federal, state, and local air quality regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, PA DEP requirements)
Conduct air dispersion modeling and emissions calculations as needed

Support environmental due diligence and impact assessments

Coordinate with internal project teams, regulators, and clients

Assist with site inspections, data collection, and compliance evaluations

Maintain accurate documentation and support project schedules and deliverables

Qualifications Required Bachelor ’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field2+ years of experience in air quality permitting, compliance, or environmental consulting

Working knowledge of air quality regulations and permitting processes

Strong technical writing and analytical skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred

Experience with PA DEP air quality programs

Familiarity with air modeling software (e.g., AERMOD)
Consulting experience supporting industrial or municipal clients

Professional certification (or progress toward certification)

What We Offer Competitive salary aligned with experience and market dataESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities

Collaborative, employee-owned culture focused on long-term successRETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at  to request assistance.#LI-Hybrid Requirements Listed  above