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AECOM is actively seeking an experienced Air Quality Engineer to join our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and Air Quality Compliance team in the Bay Area. The primary emphasis of the group is to support clients with their air quality and regulatory compliance needs for a variety of industrial, federal, and municipal, and private-sector clients.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing clients in California, particularly the San Francisco Bay Area, and along the West Coast, as well as the ability to utilize his or her air quality experience to help our clients navigate their environmental compliance challenges.

*Please note: This position is contingent on AECOM contract award.

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing air permit applications and air emission inventories, conducting ambient air sampling, and supporting other air quality compliance projects.
• Research, review, and analysis of air quality policy and regulations.
• Supporting regulatory compliance tasks relating to air quality.
• Maintain current knowledge of specific government agency requirements.
• Independently determine and develop approaches to solutions.
• Collect and evaluate project data in both field and office settings.
• Review permits and plans to facilitate compliance with environmental regulations.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and technical advice.
• Proactively encourage a culture of producing high-quality work and the importance of Health & Safety within the team.
• Collaborate with other AECOM offices, practices, and business lines.
• Undertake technical work in accordance with the contracted scope of work, budget, and schedule.
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase project efficiencies, improve technical methodologies and add value to client service offerings.
• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients to enhance client retention and growth.

About AECOM’s Environment Business Line
Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it.  We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative.

AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or engineering discipline.
• 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education with air quality experience in the Bay Area Air District.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
• Valid US Driver's License and pre-employment driving record verification is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or civil/environmental engineering.
• 6+ years of relevant experience in air quality consulting.
• Certification by a California Air District as a permitting professional.
• with a background in air quality and Bay Area Air District permitting and compliance.
• Practicing knowledge of current generation air quality models: including AERMOD, HARP, and/or CalEEMod.
• Experience in Title V/PSD permitting and regulatory applicability analyses.
• Experience working with agency members at California air districts, such as SJVAPCD, MDAQMD, SDAPCD, SCAQMD and/or CARB
• Understanding of local, state, and federal air quality rules and regulations including district regulatory programs, MACT/BACT/LAER requirements, New Source Review (NSR), the federal Clean Air Act, and greenhouse gas regulations.
• Ability to independently manage various environmental compliance projects and programs ranging in size and scale.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills; proficient in technical writing; highly effective organization and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands, think strategically and successfully lead multiple simultaneous projects.

• Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.