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Project Associate Level Air Quality Engineer or Scientist

SLR Consulting


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75000 - 95000
Posted: 1 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are SLR Consulting (Americas) a 1500 team of advisory environmental engineering and regulatory professionals across Canada the United States and LATAM. 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.

As our new Project/ Associate Level Air Quality Engineer or Scientist you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Were looking for a candidate whos eager to tackle complex environmental challenges and drive innovative solutions that protect public health and the planet. Qualified candidates will have previous work experience in air quality consulting or related disciplines.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze industrial processes and operations to quantify air pollutant emissions.

  • Provide air quality permitting and regulatory compliance support to industrial clients in California.

  • Perform emissions estimate calculations to aid in permitting emissions inventories and annual compliance reporting.

  • Review federal state and local regulations to identify applicable requirements governing the operation of air emission sources.

  • Prepare air quality permit applications to obtain authorization to construct and operate air pollutant emission sources.

  • Manage tasks and communicate status with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Develop and use data management systems and tools to track compliance with permit requirements and air regulations and to prepare compliance reports.

  • Prepare proposals reports and other written deliverables.

  • Travel to clients facilities for inspections and document review.

  • Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.

Working @ SLR

With us there is no doubt youll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run and if you ask our team theyll tell you thats just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Heres what else youll enjoy as part of our team:

  • 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 insurance short & long term disability insurance and employee assistance program.

  • The salary range for this position is $75000 - $95000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education professional designation experience internal parity and location.

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

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Chemical Petroleum Mechanical or Environmental a plus) Environmental Science Chemistry or related scientific field required.

  • 6 years of California air quality work experience.

  • Knowledge of California and federal environmental regulations such as Title V PSD GHG Reporting NSPS NESHAP RMP.

  • Experience with air compliance and permitting.

  • Experience with reporting programs such as air emissions inventory greenhouse gases annual/semi-annual air permit reports annual air compliance certifications monthly air permit reports.

  • Understanding of industrial operations and combustion equipment.

  • Strong written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software.

  • Possess valid drivers license.

  • Willing to travel by airplane and car including overnight travel.

  • Ability to interface with clients and internal stakeholders.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not being used to screen assess or select applicants.

SLR strivesto build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women visible minorities Indigenouspeoples people identifying as 2SLGBTQIveteransand people with disabilities.


Required Experience:

IC


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SLR's strategic, engineering and technical teams take the pain out of navigating the ever-shifting context of sustainable business and support you in Making Sustainability Happen.

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