Air Quality Staff Engineer/Scientist: Air Dispersion Modeler

POWER Engineers’ Environmental Division provides planning, permitting, engineering, site assessment, and corrective action services to clients worldwide. We are seeking an Air Quality Staff Engineer/Scientist with expertise in Air Dispersion Modeling for the Air Quality and Related Environmental Group. This position will be based in the Baton Rouge, LA office with the ability to work a hybrid work schedule, half home/ half office or fully remote from within the state of Louisiana.

Roles and Responsibilities

This position is part of a team that assists our clients in establishing and maintaining compliance with state and federal air quality regulations.

• Preparing and leading ambient air quality impact analyses utilizing dispersion modeling software including AERMOD, SCREEN3, and AERSCREEN in support of state and Federal (PSD) New Source Review permitting projects
• Preparing protocols and air quality analysis reports for air dispersion modeling tasks, for approval by regulatory agencies
• Processing raw meteorological data into a dispersion model-ready format
• Performing air quality regulatory compliance tasks, including preparation of emissions inventories
• Preparing applications for initial pre-construction air quality permits and for air quality permit renewals, amendments, and alterations for submission to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other state and federal agencies
• Obtaining, updating, and maintaining plans, permits, and/or standard operating procedures
• Defining data requirements, gathering, and validating information for emission calculations
• Communicating scientific and technical information through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, and conferences
• Performing technical work and growing into various aspects of project management, including managing small tasks and projects; preparing small proposals; performing increasingly complex project tasks in support of large projects; and liaising with clients and other POWER staff

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, meteorology, or related science field
• A minimum of 3 years relevant air quality dispersion modeling experience
• Excellent communication skills including report writing, oral presentations, and direct verbal communication
• Proficiency in the use of standard software including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Availability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Valid driver's license

At POWER Engineers, you can have a rewarding career on every level. Our philosophy is simple: Do Good. Have Fun. Build Success.

You’ll work on fun and challenging projects and initiatives with the opportunity to make a positive impact on society and the environment. And you’ll find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career.

Since we’re employee-owned, we get to make POWER a great place to work. That includes providing competitive compensation, professional development, and a full benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Paid Sick Leave
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K
• Telehealth Benefit covers all providers
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• New Dads and Moms Benefit program
• Fertility Benefits
• Gender -Affirming care

POWER is a fun engineering firm. That might seem contradictory to some, but it works for us!

EOE, including disability/vets