Air Quality Engineer
About Us
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, with a staff of more than 6,000 individuals, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. RTI’s Air Quality Engineering Group is comprised of a team of 25 scientists and engineers working in the field of air quality. For over 40 years, we have supported the development of various air quality regulations under the Clean Air Act, primarily New Source Performance Standards (NSPS, Part 60) and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP, Part 63). We have also supported the development of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP, Part 98) and its ongoing implementation over the last decade.
Job Description
We are currently seeking a mid-level air quality Engineer to join the Air Quality Engineering Group. The successful candidate will provide technical support for various air quality projects, working with government clients, such as the U.S. EPA’s Sector Policies and Programs Division (SPPD) and Climate Change Division (CCD). Primary duties will include preparing emission inventories, analyzing data, evaluating pollution control options, estimating costs, and writing technical reports. These actions will directly support developing and amending air quality regulations (NSPS and NESHAP) and the implementation of the GHGRP.
The successful mid-level candidate will be expected to work under the advisement of senior staff, in teams of peers, and directly with government clients. They must be comfortable in managing multiple concurrent projects at different stages of completion and in which communication, collaboration, and teamwork are essential elements. The successful candidate is expected to assimilate quickly and move towards project leadership.
This position will initially begin in a virtual setting for all candidates until an in-person working environment can safely resume at our campus located in RTP, North Carolina. After RTI’s RTP campus has re-opened, successful candidates will have the flexibility to work in-person or elect to continue as a part-time or full-time teleworker.
Responsibilities
• Assist in the development of Federal air quality regulations.
• Develop emissions inventories for criteria pollutants, hazardous air pollutants (HAP), and greenhouse gases (GHG). Compile emissions data files for air dispersion modeling.
• Evaluate emissions and operational data from industrial sources to support development of NSPS standards, NESHAP standards, and work practice standards.
• Identify and evaluate options for reducing criteria pollutants, HAP and GHG emissions from industrial sources.
• Evaluate compliance with domestic and international environmental regulations.
• Assess performance and costs of air pollution control equipment and emissions monitoring methods.
• Write technical memoranda and reports.
• Interpret and apply scientific or engineering principles, concepts, and techniques.
• Communicate with project teams of subcontractors, engineers, and technicians.
• Abide by all environmental, safety, and health guidelines.
Qualifications
• BS (or higher) in Chemical or Environmental Engineering or other technical discipline (related engineering or science degree).
• 3 – 5 years of experience in air quality engineering.
• Cover letter summarizing your experience and areas of interest within the environmental management field is highly encouraged.
• Experience with Title V source permitting, air emissions inventories, GHGRP, NSPS, NESHAP, and National Ambient Air Quality Standards preferred.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry or the power generation industry preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with computer spreadsheet and database skills (particularly Excel and Access) required.
• Engineer Intern (EI) certification preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing experience, required.
• Flexibility to work collaboratively as part of a project team.
• 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.
Closing Statement
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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.
RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.