Entry Level Air Quality Engineer
On-site
Job Description
We are currently seeking highly motivated entry level engineers and scientists (with experience in tribal, territorial, local, state, or federal air pollution control programs) to support these congressionally mandated regulatory programs and grant programs being implemented by the EPA in all states and U.S. Territories and in the sovereign tribal nations located within the boundaries of the United States.
Job Description
The successful candidate will provide technical support for government clients including the U.S. EPA’s Sectors, Policies, and Programs Division (SPPD), Climate Change Division (CCD), Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) Headquarters, and EPA Regional Offices. Primary duties will include supporting the EPA’s mission by preparing air emissions inventories, analyzing data, evaluating pollution control options, estimating costs, writing technical reports, and providing technical support for air quality grant programs. Assignments will directly support developing and amending air quality regulations under CAA sections 111 and 112 (NSPS and NESHAP), implementation of the GHGRP, and implementation of the EPA’s competitive grant programs for reducing air pollution.
The successful entry level candidate will work under the advisement of project managers and senior leadership to develop high quality work products for our government clients. Entry level candidates will be expected to take ownership of their tasks, demonstrate initiative, perform critical thinking, recognize when to seek guidance, and deliver their work products on time and within budget.Successful candidates will have the flexibility to work in-person at RTI’s campus in North Carolina, at one of RTI’s regional offices, or as a full-time or part-time teleworker.
Responsibilities
Job Requirements
- BS (or higher) in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or other technical discipline (related engineering or science degree).
- 0 - 1 years related project experience. This is an entry level position.
- Cover letter summarizing your relevant experience to this position and areas of interest within the environmental management field is required. If you have experience with grant management, please highlight that experience.
- Experience with Title V source permitting, air emissions inventories, GHG Reporting Program, NSPS, or NESHAP.
- Experience in one or more of the following GHG emissions sectors: electric power, transportation, industry, residential and commercial buildings, waste and materials management, agriculture/natural and working lands.
- Engineer Intern (EI) certification preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) and technical writing capability (required).
- Computer spreadsheet and database skills (particularly Excel and Access).
- To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
