Air Resources Engineer

This position can be located in Sacramento or Riverside County.

This position is Limited Term 12 months and may be extended or become Permanent in the future.

If you have interest or experience working with heavy-duty diesel engines and emission control technologies, then this position may be the perfect career fit for you. We are looking for a motivated individual that has the technical background and ability to work with a team of engineers in the development of the next round of stringent emission standards and test procedures for on-road heavy-duty diesel engines. Assignments include working with engine and vehicle manufacturers and other stakeholders in developing new regulatory requirements that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria emissions that are cost effective and beneficial to the public. The selected candidate will have a significant role in protecting public health of citizens in California and providing a technical platform for other states and nations to take these benefits to the rest of the world.

Under the supervision of an Air Resources Supervisor 1, the incumbent will work with a team of Air Resources Engineers within the section in developing new proposals to reduce heavy-duty vehicle GHG and criteria emissions, consisting of strenghtening the emission standards and in-use requirements; revising certification test cycles; and amending the certification and in-use testing protocols and other requirements. The incumbent will prepare and review engineering studies; develop and evaluate test programs; write regulations, prepare rulemaking documentation and technical support documents, and perform cost analysis to reduce emissions from on-road heavy-duty diesel vehicles; represent the Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) in meetings; and present regulatory concepts and proposals to stakeholders at workshops, conferences, and other venues. Activities include technology assessments to determine the level of emission control achievable for various emission sources, analysis of technical data, regulatory assessments to determine the appropriate methods of regulating industries, and regulatory development which involves writing and amending regulations and test procedures and spearheading them through the public hearing process.

Applications will be screened, and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 
 

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building 
• Requires being in a stationary position, consistent with office work, for extended periods. 
• Standard office environment (for example, artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.) 
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.