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Staff Air Quality Engineer - Environmental Services (Los Angeles, CA | Brea, CA)

Burns & McDonnell
Brea, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Description

Burns & McDonnell’s operation in California is looking for a Staff Air Quality Engineer to provide air permitting and compliance services to the power, industrial, commercial, oil & gas and manufacturing industries. This position offers challenging work with significant project variety at a successful, industry-leading company and an opportunity for advancement in a dynamic, growing Air Quality & Noise practice.

The Staff Air Quality Engineer will work within our Environmental Services Global Practice and perform the following duties:

  • Prepare air permit applications, air permitting analyses, site evaluations, noise monitoring and modeling assessments, and other environmental tasks independently with assistance/review by managers.
  • Perform air dispersion modeling using Environmental Protection Agency-approved modeling programs such as AERMOD.
  • Perform emission calculations and estimates for routine emissions as well as maintenance, startup, and shutdown emissions.
  • Prepare and assist with greenhouse gas analyses for our clients.
  • Perform environmental compliance and permitting projects, such as Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, as well as facility environmental audits and other compliance activities, as necessary.
  • Assist with noise analyses, including noise monitoring, modeling, mitigation design, and analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical or related engineering discipline from an accredited program.
  • Minimum 3 years of related professional experience. Prior consulting experience in air quality is preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local air regulations with emphasis on the Clean Air Act, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, Title V Permitting, Title VI Ozone Depleting Substances.
  • Experience in air quality dispersion models is a plus but not required.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate both verbal and written technical information.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow complex requests.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation

$110,000.00-160,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental Engineering

Primary Location US-CA-Los Angeles

Other Locations US-CA-Brea

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 261389

Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS

Salary : $110,000 - $160,000

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