Staff Project Air Quality Engineer or Scientist

We are SLR International a 1000 North American 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 are seeking a skilled and experienced Staff/ Project Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to join our expanding Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Team in Anchorage Alaska. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in or are willing to relocate to Anchorage.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work problem solving and outdoor field operations while supporting a variety of air quality meteorological monitoring and emissions testing projects across Alaska. This full-time position includes travel to remote locations throughout Alaska and offers the opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the states most challenging and rewarding environments.

As part of SLRs collaborative environment youll have frequent opportunities to engage with our 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 our global fast-growing environmental consulting organization.

Required Technical Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree or Associate degree in Environmental Science Engineering (Environmental Mechanical Chemical or related discipline) Instrumentation Technology Electronics Technology Chemistry Physics or a related technical field.
• 0-5 years of experience in emissions testing air quality and meteorological monitoring environmental field services industrial instrumentation or related technical fields
• Strong technical writing proofreading and reporting skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring instrumentation and field measurement equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems (DAS) telemetry systems and remote communications technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair basic electrical electronic mechanical and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals wiring diagrams and operating procedures.
• Experience or coursework involving CEMS ambient air monitoring source emissions testing or meteorological monitoring.
• Experience installing calibrating and maintaining environmental monitoring equipment.
• Familiarity with Alaska logistics remote travel planning and equipment mobilization.
• Dangerous Goods shipping certification or experience (IATA DOT).
• Knowledge of air emissions calculations and environmental data analysis.
• Familiarity with federal and state air quality regulations.
• Familiarity with EPA reference methods and source emissions testing protocols.
• Experience working in industrial facilities such as power generation mining oil and gas or manufacturing. Understanding of industrial facility operations and safe work practices.
• Experience using data management software SCADA systems or environmental databases.
• Valid drivers license.
• Ability to travel by aircraft helicopter boat and vehicle including overnight travel.
• Ability to work in remote field locations for up to two consecutive weeks.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% of the year.

Preferred Personal Attributes and Traits

• Attention to detail including excellent proofreading and writing skills
• Logical and methodical problem solving
• Effective time management of multiple project tasks
• Excellent communication interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Understanding of budgets and deadlines
• Self-motivated and eager to learn
• Proactive in seeking work tasks
• Strong communication prioritization and organizational skills
  

Key Responsibilities:

• A Participate in all aspects of environmental monitoring projects including air quality meteorological emissions testing and Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
• Assist with the design installation operation and maintenance of monitoring equipment remote power systems telemetry and communications systems.
• Troubleshoot repair and maintain field instrumentation and monitoring stations.
• Prepare project-specific Quality Assurance (QA) plans standard operating procedures and testing plans.
• Travel frequently to remote project locations to perform emissions testing equipment installation calibration inspections and maintenance activities.
• Support project logistics scheduling equipment mobilization and coordination efforts.
• Collect review validate and manage environmental monitoring data.
• Analyze monitoring results and operating parameters and assist with technical reporting.
• Maintain detailed field records and documentation.
• Work closely with project managers and technical specialists to execute field programs and prepare client deliverables.
• Follow company and client safety requirements while working in industrial and remote environments.
  

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

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

Diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.
SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin gender sexual orientation civil union status age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or expression genetic information or veteran status.

At SLR we embrace diverse cultures perspectives skills and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity equity and inclusion across our people and talent processes operations and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process please contact us at