Air Quality Specialist

Company Description
**At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.**

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

**Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.**

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.

**Job Description**:
AECOM is looking for an **Air Quality Solutions Specialist **in Kitchner, Ontario.
- Job responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following_

Air Dispersion Modelling
- Air quality dispersion modelling using AERMOD, Reg. 346, Screen3 and CALROADS
- Estimating air emissions for greenhouse gases, criteria air contaminants and other contaminants from stationary and mobile sources using emission factors, on-site source data and MOVES emission modeling system
- Interpreting model results and comparing to regulatory standards

Ambient Monitoring Network Support
- Installation and decommissioning of the air monitoring equipment
- Coordination with equipment suppliers and laboratories
- Routine operations including trouble shooting, equipment calibration and data collection
- Tracking the equipment performance and alerts

General
- Understanding of various Transportation, Industrial and chemical sector processes
- Knowledge of air emissions from multiple sources
- Preparation of technical documents and reports such as Emission Summary and Dispersion Modelling Reports, Air Quality Impact Assessments, Land Use Compatibility Assessments
- Work with internal teams and external clients
- Utilizes basic scientific principles, theories, practices and existing technologies to develop solutions for technical problems with limited scope.
- Collects and enters data and applies technical principles and theories.
- Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, compares findings to relevant studies and local, state and federal regulations to ensure compliance.

**Qualifications**:
Minimum Requirements:

- BA/BS degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or related discipline
- EIT/P.Eng. licensure or eligibility
- 4 + years of relevant experience
- Must be willing and capable of travel, working outdoors year-round, climb ladders and stairs, and work at elevated heights
- G class driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master’s Degree in Chemical, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering is preferred
- Relevant experience that includes environmental testing or analytical laboratory experience is desired
- Knowledge in the practices required to generate valid scientific data
- Able to work both independently and in a project team environment
- Ability to record test data legibly, completely, and accurately
- Aptitude for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment
- Ability to recognize hazards and work safely in an industrial setting
- Initiative and interest in professional development
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Technical report writing skills
- Ability to collaborate with others
- Must be capable of lifting, carrying, and hoisting test equipment weighing possibly up to 50 lbs.

Additional Information

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