Air Quality, Analysis Skills, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Due Diligence, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Federal Laws and Regulations, Land Development, Multitasking, Private Client Services, Problem Solving Skills, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, State Laws and Regulations, Support Documentation, Technical Analysis, Technical Writing, Time Management, Writing Skills
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Job Type
Full-time
Description
RETTEW is seeking an Air Quality Specialist to support environmental permitting, compliance, and air quality assessments for a wide range of public and private sector clients. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys problem-solving, regulatory analysis, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver practical environmental solutions.
About RETTEW
RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm with more than 50 years of experience serving public and private clients. Our services span environmental, geotechnical, transportation, land development, facilities, and water resources. We value technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement-and we invest in our people so they can build long-term careers here.
Work Environment
Workplace Designation: Hybrid
Locations: Lancaster or Mechanicsburg, PA
Occasional fieldwork and site visits as required
Position Summary / What You'll Do
The Air Quality Specialist supports air permitting and compliance efforts by preparing technical analyses, applications, and reports related to state and federal air quality regulations. This role plays a key part in helping clients navigate regulatory requirements while supporting RETTEW's environmental practice with reliable, defensible technical work.
Responsibilities / Day-to-Day
- Prepare air quality permit applications, compliance reports, and emissions inventories
- Interpret and apply federal, state, and local air quality regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, PA DEP requirements)
- Conduct air dispersion modeling and emissions calculations as needed
- Support environmental due diligence and impact assessments
- Coordinate with internal project teams, regulators, and clients
- Assist with site inspections, data collection, and compliance evaluations
- Maintain accurate documentation and support project schedules and deliverables
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience in air quality permitting, compliance, or environmental consulting
- Working knowledge of air quality regulations and permitting processes
- Strong technical writing and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred
- Experience with PA DEP air quality programs
- Familiarity with air modeling software (e.g., AERMOD)
- Consulting experience supporting industrial or municipal clients
- Professional certification (or progress toward certification)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and market data
- ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Hybrid work flexibility
- Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities
- Collaborative, employee-owned culture focused on long-term success
RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance.
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RETTEW, ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top design firms in the U.S., provides a wide range of engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, safety, and related consulting services. Since 1969, RETTEW has been committed to the communities and clients we serve. Growing from a single, four-person firm to more than 350 dedicated professionals with an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), today RETTEW has a seamless network of 10 successful, well-supported offices in five states. Our multidisciplinary engineering consulting offerings span more than 100 services, providing technical solutions to support infrastructure, industry, and communities all around us. Every step of the way we are known for integrating our core values of: integrity, safety, relationships, excellence, and stewardship.
What sets RETTEW apart from the average engineering consulting firm is our ability to anticipate the impact of every step in every project. We work hard to understand and address the specific regulatory, economic, and political issues faced by clients in markets ranging from energy to transportation and a dozen others in between. This in-depth understanding of every project detail enables RETTEW to make decisions as an engineering consultant that protect our clients and our communities.
Whether it is through the water we drink, the energy that warms and lights our homes, or the roads and bridges that connect us to friends and loved ones, RETTEW is a fundamental part of the community.
We answer to you.