Air Quality Scientist I

Company Description

At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an Entry-Level Air Quality Engineer to be based in our Arlington, VA office. This position will support our EHS/Air Team within our Environment business line.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of annual air emissions inventories
• Preparation of air emission permit applications and air operating permit applications
• Air quality compliance strategy development
• Interface with clients and regulators
• Complete projects on time and accurately
• Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Perform quality checks on self & other team members' technical work products.
• Inspect industrial facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and verify compliance with environmental regulations.
• Apply knowledge of applicable environmental concerns
• Potential for on-site permitting and compliance support with our portfolio of clients.
• Complete projects on time and accurately
• Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• Must have strong written and oral communication, quantitative, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Independent thinker with a strategic mindset while being detail oriented and able to work as part of a team.
• Candidate must be proactive on projects and demonstrate initiative.
• Proficient use of PC- based applications (MS Word and Excel) and good typing skills

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS + None or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• ​Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or similar degree
• Due to the nature of work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Valid Driver's License Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of EPA and State of TX air regulations, guidelines, and policies
• Familiarity with air dispersion modeling.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Travel is required for this position.

Offered rate of compensation (Arlington) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $78,000.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are c