Associate Scientist

We are SLR Consulting (US) a1000 coast-to-coast team of advisory environmental/engineering and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory technical environmental and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

We areseekinga skilled and experiencedAir Quality Engineer or Scientistto join our expandingAir Quality Permitting and Compliance Team in Houston Texas.

Thisfull-timeposition offers a dynamic range of responsibilities requiring adaptability and a broad skill set. It presents an exciting opportunity to contribute technicalexpertiseto complex air quality permitting projects across industries such asoil & gas mining chemical energy and other industrial sectors across the United States.

As part of SLRs collaborative environmentyoullhave frequent opportunities to engage with our national Air Quality technical team sharing best practices and expanding your consulting capabilities. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through a rewarding career development path within ourglobal fast-growing environmental consulting organization.

Technical Experience Required:

• Bachelors orMasters degree in Engineering Environmental Science Atmospheric Science Chemistry or a closely related scientific field

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in air quality consulting or related disciplines

• Strong understanding of State and Federal air quality regulations including Title V PSD GHG and Emissions Inventory Reporting NSPS and NESHAP

• Proven experience supporting clients inmaintainingcompliance with applicable air quality programs and regulatory requirements

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment managing
  multiple projects meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work

• Excellent analytical organizational and multitasking abilities

• Demonstrated experience solving environmental challenges
  calculating air emissions and interpreting complex regulations

• Strong technical writing skills witha track recordof producing
  comprehensive technical reports

• Experience engaging with State and Federal regulatory agencies

• Effective time management across multiple project tasks

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook)

• Possess a valid drivers license

• Willingness to travel by air and car including occasional overnight trips
  

Preferred Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving

• Strong attention to detail

• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and to mentor others

• Capable of working independently and collaboratively including leading teams when needed

• Solid understanding of project budgets and deadlines

• Self-motivated with minimal need for oversight on routine tasks

• Proactive inidentifyingand taking on work assignments

• Excellent communication interpersonal and analytical skills to build
  andmaintainstrong relationships with colleagues clients and subcontractors
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to SLR and client-specific health safety and environmental
  policies including compliance with drug and alcohol requirements

• Support air quality permitting compliance reporting and field data
  collection activities under the guidance of a Principal or Senior Project Manager

• Collaborate with project team members to develop review and de-
  liver permit applications and technical reports

• Mentor junior staff and foster skill development within the team

• Learn and apply compliance reporting software tools effectively

• Provide technicalexpertiseon regulatory frameworks engineeringapproachesand investigativemethodrelevant to project work.

• Assistclients in implementing and managing air quality compliance programs

• Prepare proposals and present technical solutions to a diverse client base

• Build andmaintainclient relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality technical work

• Participate in short-duration travel for client meetings and project-related activities
  

SLR Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical dental orthodontia vision FSA/HSA generous PTO accrual 10 paid holidays 401(k) retirement account with company matching program company paid life insuranceshort & long termdisability insurance and employeeassistanceprogram.

• Full-time permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement