Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways and to delivering value? If the answer is "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.
Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requirements.
We have over 135 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and over 300 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
The Environmental Engineering and Consulting team delivers solutions for complex environmental challenges using our regulatory expertise and implementing practical and cost-effective compliance management processes and programs. We address our clients' biggest concerns around permitting, ecoservices, assessment, and remediation.
Our highly trained and experienced engineers and scientists, environmental and remediation specialists, geologists, hydrogeologists, biologists, and environmental compliance specialists work with both public- and private-sector clients, delivering turnkey solutions.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Our Senior Air Quality Engineer position is located in Santa Ana, California.
As a key member of the Permitting and Compliance Team, you will be reporting to the principal in charge of Southern California permitting and compliance services and will work on a team of twelve professionals. Our clients include manufacturers, food processors, telecom utilities, electric utilities, hospitals, universities, oil and gas producers, and local government operations
This role will be responsible for a full range of activities including air permitting, emission inventories, GHG management, compliance management programs, compliance audits, jr. staff supervision, regulatory development and compliance strategies, field audits, project management, project budgeting, etc. The role will also include stormwater and hazardous material compliance management.
The following are examples of day-to-day tasks.
Plans multiple projects simultaneously including being the senior technical lead on a project, supervising staff level professionals and technicians.
Estimates personnel needs, assigns work, meets completion dates, interprets and ensures consistent application of firm standards.
Coordinates the day-to-day operations of technical staff by assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts and providing technical guidance.
Oversees development of project document deliverable outlines and layouts, technical writing of reports, data interpretation, and development of graphical presentations in a logical and professional manner.
Consults with clients to prepare plans, reports, and assessments
Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria
Responsible for project budget and hours and utilizes time effectively to complete tasks within assigned timeframe(s)
Acts as a client manager to understand customer needs and distributes work assignments and proposals to appropriate teams
Communicates to leadership when potential issues are foreseen or potential issues arise that may inhibit performing tasks within the allotted schedule and budget
Oversees project set up and authorization paperwork to include: project authorizations, contracts, subcontracts, purchase order requests, and project schedules
Oversees project financial management duties to include: project projections, project invoicing, subcontractor invoice approvals, progress reporting, and project/subcontractor contract compliance.
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Exercise safe work practices by following all Company safety rules and OSHA regulations, including attendance at all required safety training programs
Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs and provide support to team efforts
Keep up-to-date and current on industry trends by completing formal training, reviewing professional publications, and attend professional workshops
Perform other duties as assigned
YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering field. Master of Science in environmental studies, business administration, or similar field of study is desirable but not required. Minimum of five years direct experience, including project management and complex air quality permitting assignments, preferably in the South Coast Air Quality Management district.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our Montrose team, you can expect:
Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
Direct exposure to our industry's leading experts who are solving the world's toughest environmental challenges
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $130,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
Access to attractive student loan rates to optimize your student loan payoff plans
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability, or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are a rapidly growing company that valuesindividual leadership, initiative, andimpactful decision-making and provides you with support from talented and knowledgeable colleagues and service providers.
Want to know more about how we can help you take your career to the next level? Visit us atmontrose-env.com!
Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.
