Junior Air Quality Staff Scientist / Engineer

About the role

We are SLR International, a 1,000+ 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 Junior 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 full-time position offers a dynamic range of responsibilities, requiring adaptability and a broad skill set. It presents an exciting opportunity to contribute technical expertise to complex air quality permitting projects across industries such as oil & gas, mining, chemical, energy, and other industrial sectors-both within Alaska and our North American region.

As part of SLR's collaborative environment, you'll 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or closely related scientific field
• Previous experience in the areas of air quality permitting and compliance consulting is a plus
• Zero to 2 years of experience solving environmental problems, calculating air quality emissions, and interpreting permits or environmental regulations
• Technical writing skills, and experience writing comprehensive technical reports
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite software and PDF software.
• Ability to visit industrial and manufacturing facilities

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

• Accurately and efficiently complete tasks in support of air quality-related compliance reporting, permitting, stakeholder communication, and field data collection
• Interact with project team members to steward compliance reports and permit applications and through the review process to delivery.
• Understand and utilize compliance tracking and reporting software tools
• Provide technical understanding related to projects (e.g., regulatory requirements, compliance obligations).
• Assist clients with compliance programs.
• Proactively work with SLR project managers to maintain a sustainable workload.
• Short-duration travel to visit project locations and attend meetings.
• With appropriate experience, a successful candidate will be considered for work as a representative of SLR, temporarily working in client office.

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.

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.