INTERA Incorporated was established in 1974 with roots in the atmospheric sciences through dispersion modeling and remote sensing for the mining and chemical industries. Currently, our thriving Air Quality Services business is seeking a mid-level Air Quality Engineer / Scientist to join our team in Houston, Texas. In this position, you will assist in the execution of job scopes related to air quality permitting and compliance.
At INTERA, we place technical excellence, professionalism, and relationships at the heart of the work that we do. Our core values are centered on our purpose of innovation and stewardship for a sustainable tomorrow, and we’re looking for the right person to embody them on both a personal and professional level.
Join us today!
Responsibilities
This position operates under the technical direction of INTERA’s Director of Air Quality Services and will manage air quality projects of varying scope and sizes and serve in key roles in the execution of larger projects.
The responsibilities of the position are as follows:
- Prepare application packages for New Source Review (NSR) and Title V permits
- Prepare emission calculations for a variety of technical applications and site types
- Develop and prepare emission inventories for permitting, regulatory reporting, and ongoing compliance
- Assist in the development of recordkeeping tools
- Perform Best Available Control Technology (BACT) analyses
- Perform local, state, and federal regulatory applicability analyses
- Review work product prepared by junior staff
- Perform other duties as necessary per the direction of management
Required Qualifications
- 8-12 years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance projects
- BS in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a related field
- Enhanced understanding of regulations relevant to position tasks, projects, and overall responsibilities
- Strong technical competencies related to relevant scopes of work
- Ability to mentor and train junior staff
- Proficient in time management
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to receive and give direction and constructive feedback in a positive manner
- Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant software tools (i.e., AERMOD, SCREEN3, PROMAX, etc.)
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment in a professional manner
- Ability to shepherd and cultivate client relationships through desirable outcomes on projects and actively assist with business development
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-5 years of direct project management experience
- 2-3 years of project scoping and proposal preparation experience
- 2-3 years of project experience in air quality dispersion modeling using approved regulatory models (i.e., AERMOD, ISC-PRIME, etc.)
- Professional Engineer or EIT license with the goal of obtaining a PE license
- Master’s or PhD in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a related field
About INTERA & Our Benefits
INTERA is a Top Workplaces USA 2024 award winner!
Founded in 1974, INTERA has grown into an international geosciences and engineering consulting firm that helps clients make informed business decisions, mitigate risk, and drive optimal outcomes in a multitude of industries. Building and sustaining a strong company culture is at the heart of INTERA’s practice of good stewardship. We strive to foster an environment where people love the work that they do and the place that they work because we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. As an employee-owned company, we are committed to investing in our people’s needs for security, health, and well-being with:
- Hybrid work models for on-site employees – work from home and at the office
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance that includes a free health plan option for employee-only coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match and a Student Debt Retirement Savings Program
- Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Group term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term coverage – paid 100% by the company
- Paid holiday, at least 3 weeks of vacation per year, and sick time
- Opportunities for stock ownership
- Performance-based bonuses and award programs for technical paper publication and employee referrals
- Career coaching instead of performance evaluations
- Tuition reimbursement, financial assistance for professional licensure and registration, and one paid membership to a professional society
- Pet insurance, LegalShield, IDShield, and more
These are some of the reasons why many of our employees have spent 10 to 25 years at INTERA. We love what we do, and it shows.
