Entry-level Civil or Environmental Engineer - Air Quality

Are you looking for a career that makes a global impact and strengthens your local community? At SCS Engineers, you'll be on the front lines of environmental protection-reducing greenhouse gas emissions and optimizing solid waste operations through innovative engineering. As a new grad, you'll dive into real-world projects that blend design, permitting, and construction, gaining hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. Join us and help build a more sustainable future.

Kickstart your engineering career with SCS Engineers as an Entry-Level Air Quality Engineer! This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates eager to make a real difference in both their local communities and on a global scale. You'll receive hands-on training and mentorship while gaining valuable experience in both the field and the office. In this role, you'll help evaluate, permit, and analyze compliance with air quality regulations for solid waste and industrial clients. You'll work closely with a dynamic team based in Madison and collaborate with professionals throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and across the U.S. Join us to launch your career and contribute innovative solutions for a more sustainable future.

As an Entry-Level Air Quality Engineer, you will contribute to a variety of technical and regulatory tasks, including:

Preparing and supporting air permit applications, including:
• Minor source construction permits
• State and Federal Title V operating permits
• Non-attainment New Source Review (NSR)
• Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
• Reviewing and analyzing and analyzing air quality regulations, and advising clients on compliance strategies and best practices.
• Conducting emissions inventories and quantifying pollutant emissions from various sources.
• Assisting with compliance reporting and documentation.
• Utilizing dispersion modeling tools to assess ambient air quality impacts and potential health risks.
• Planning and overseeing source testing activities, including stack testing and continuous emissions monitoring.
• Participating in environmental compliance audits.
• Supporting clients with compliance across other environmental programs (e.g., NPDES, SPCC, RCRA).
• Conducting occasional site visits and fieldwork to support data collection, emissions monitoring, and compliance inspections.
• Participating in professional development opportunities, including training on regulatory updates and technical workshops.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (environmental, civil, or mechanical preferred) or physical sciences required.
• Relevant environmental, engineering, or research internship, co-op, or work experience (minimum 3 months) required.
• Coursework or experience in air quality, environmental compliance, or related fields preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite required, database or modeling software experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing.

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