Senior Field Technician - Air Quality & Emissions

Senior Field Technician – Air Quality and Emissions

Warren, Michigan

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.

RWDI is seeking a Senior Field Technician – Air Quality & Source Emission 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 posting represents a currently available role.

Location:

Warren, MI

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time
Workplace:
Hybrid
Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 / year

• Lead 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 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 supervise junior field technicians and new team members.
• Troubleshoot and maintain analytical and sampling 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, proactively adapting procedures and technologies.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports, including regulatory documentation, emissions data summaries, and field observations.

• 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.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong people and team skills and high motivation.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment with little supervision.
• Exceptional organizational, coordination, and consultation skills.
• Willingness to travel and to work outdoors, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience collecting samples at locations that may require working at heights and in all weather conditions.

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 / year

• 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

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.