What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Quality Scientist position at Quandary Consultants?
Quandary is a full-service environmental consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2016 Quandary has quickly become a top choice for clients in the construction, Oil & Gas, renewable energy, electric utility, and government sectors. We provide environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, air quality, remediation, weed management, stormwater management, and other environmental services to clients throughout the country.
This position will support various new and existing air quality permitting and compliance Oil and Gas projects like preparation of emission inventories, permit application development, regulatory review, compliance recordkeeping, greenhouse gas reporting, air monitoring, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week, schedule dictated by client needs
Work Location: Denver, CO
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026 or until position is filled
Benefits:
Quandary Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
This position will support various new and existing air quality permitting and compliance Oil and Gas projects like preparation of emission inventories, permit application development, regulatory review, compliance recordkeeping, greenhouse gas reporting, air monitoring, etc.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform air compliance and permitting tasks.
- Conduct air emissions calculations for permitting, emissions inventories, annual compliance reporting, and greenhouse gas reports.
- Conduct peer review of teammates’ calculations and reports, providing constructive feedback.
- Prepare and submit air permit applications to state and federal agencies.
- Utilize emissions modeling software.
- Become proficient in state, federal, tribal, and local air compliance and permitting regulations and assist clients in implementing operational and reporting requirements.
- Periodic short-duration day trips to client field sites to conduct site inspections and support air monitoring programs may be required.
- At times, overnight client work may be required, but is not expected.
- Assist in preparation, deployment, and all sampling aspects of air monitoring activities.
- Demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental compliance in all job aspects.
- Provide guidance to clients for site design/operations to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify safety risks, analyze data, and develop effective solutions.
- Professional demeanor and experience writing technical reports.
- Have strong attention to detail and able to follow specific directions on tasks.
- Must be a team player, receptive to feedback and open to constructive criticism.
- Capable of managing projects, meeting budgets, and being the main point of communication for client contact.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft excel, including use of pivot tables.
- Valid driver’s license and proven safe driving record.
- Strong understanding of air quality compliance requirements in Colorado for oil and gas, COGCC and CDPHE.
- Experience with clean air act (NSPS OOOO, OOOOa, KKKK, JJJJ, KKK, VV, VVa, GG).
- Familiarity with oil and gas equipment, operational practices, field environment and technical and engineering terms related to these practices.
- Ability to read complex state and federal regulations to determine applicability to varying client facilities and scenarios.
- Monitor federal, state, and local air quality regulations and rulemakings.
- Participate in trade and professional associations to support the above responsibilities.
- Demonstrates initiative by appropriately taking charge of situations.
- Strong verbal skills and ability to lead meetings with staff on air quality permitting and compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field required.
- 3-8 years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance, environmental consulting, or a related field.
- Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Inclement weather conditions may exist during fieldwork.
- Occasional travel including overnight stay.
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week, schedule dictated by client needs
Work Location: Denver, CO
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026 or until position is filled
Benefits:
- Health Insurance (Medical, vision, dental)
- FSA and HSA options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) matching
- 30 day paid sabbatical at 5 years of employment
- Discretionary end of year bonus
Quandary Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran
Salary : $80,000 - $110,000