Atkins North America, Inc.
Air Quality Engineer - Entry Level (Architecture)
Why join us?
We are hiring! Atkins seeks an energetic and highly motivated self-starter to join our Eco Sciences Group as an Entry-Level Air Quality Specialist/Engineer based out of Austin, TX.
About Us
Atkins is one of the world's most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. Atkins has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. Atkins has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
MAJOR FUNCTION/ROLE
Under supervision, the Entry-Level Air Quality Specialist/Engineer assists with air quality projects and works with teams on complex environmental projects. The successful candidate is self-motivated, flexible, detail-oriented, shows enthusiasm and initiative, and is able to multi-task to assist with a variety of air quality permitting and compliance projects primarily for industrial clients.
How will you contribute to the team?
Assists with the determination of federal and state air quality regulatory applicability and the development of strategies and systems for compliance.
Assists with preparation of air quality New Source Review permit applications, Prevention of Significant Deterioration/Non-Attainment permit applications, Title V operating permits, compliance reports, registrations, and other plans for approval.
Calculates air contaminant emissions for stationary and mobile sources and prepares air emissions inventories including Greenhouse Gases emission reporting.
Calculates embodied carbon for climate change and resilience evaluations
Evaluates air emissions control technologies (BACT and LAER).
Performs air dispersion modeling and assists with preparation of modeling analyses and reports.
Performs mobile source air emissions calculations including MSAT emissions and hot-spot analyses.
Assists with environmental compliance audits.
Works collaboratively with engineering firms, equipment vendors, other 3rd parties (e.g., laboratories, stack testing companies) in support of clients' air quality needs.
Assists with the development of various plans and documents in support of clients' regulatory requirements.
Performs within budget and schedule expectations.
Assists with preparation of proposals for environmental support.
Assists with business development by assisting in developing internal marketing materials, and representing Atkins at professional trade associations, conferences, tradeshows, and webinars.
What will you contribute?
B.S. (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related air quality engineering. The typical incumbent has 2 to 4 years of experience since Bachelor's degree.
EIT in Texas is desired, or ability to obtain EIT within one year of assuming this position.
Experience in Petrochemical, Manufacturing, and/or the Oil and Gas industry is highly desirable.
Working knowledge of Clean Air Act issues including MACT/BACT/LAER, Greenhouse Gas, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, and New Source Review requirements.
Working knowledge of embodied carbon evaluations.
Knowledge and understanding of State and Federal air quality regulations; at a minimum, must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Texas air regulations.
Current and relevant work experience with a focus on stationary source permitting support, estimating air emissions, Title V permitting and deviation reporting, development of source category specific emission factors, air dispersion modeling, mobile source emissions and MSAT analyses, greenhouse gas emissions evaluation and reporting for various industrial facilities.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills including technical report writing, oral presentations, and direct verbal communication.
Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Proficiency and intimate knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook applications; proficiency with AERMOD, MOVES, and other air quality models and database software is a plus.
Ability to walk through, under, over or around equipment and piping and climb ladders or steps in an industrial facility or in the field, as required for site inspections and walk-throughs.
Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment; ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to travel to visit project sites as necessary. Job also requires ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions.
US Citizenship
Have a valid Texas driver's license or ability to obtain one within 6 months of assuming this position.
Availability to travel up to 25% of the time.
What we offer at Atkins:
At Atkins, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes
Competitive salary
Flexible work schedules
Group Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
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