On-call Environmental Scientist-Regional Air Quality Modeling

WSP is seeking a mid- to senior-level On-call Environmental Scientist-Regional Air Quality Modeling to join their Air Quality Compliance Team in Durham, NC. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical resource for photochemical modeling projects and help develop tools, procedures, and best practices for a growing portfolio of regulatory and compliance-driven work.

Responsibilities:

• Support regional photochemical modeling studies for ozone, PM2.5, visibility, National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) attainment demonstrations, PSD permitting evaluations, State Implementation Plan (SIP) development, and other regulatory analyses.
• Provide technical leadership and execution support for air quality compliance projects through application of grid-based photochemical modeling and interpretation of federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and regulatory agency discussions to communicate modeling approaches and study results.
• Participate in proposal development, scope preparation, and technical approach development for regional air quality modeling opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff in regional air quality modeling methodologies, quality assurance procedures, and technical documentation development.
• Support air quality environmental compliance-related projects through application of grid-based photochemical modeling, including interpretation of state and federal guidance and regulations.
• Conduct scientific and engineering calculations, analyze and interpret technical data, and create clear, concise reports and presentations.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation of model options and analysis of model outputs.
• Provide technical memorandums and reports satisfying environmental compliance requirements for state, local, and federal regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant post-education experience.
• Experience with development and submission of modeling protocols to state or federal agencies.
• Proven record of scientific and regulatory communication of complex air quality modeling topics.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with EPA’s Community Multi-scale Air Quality Model (CMAQ), including regulatory applications.
• Command of a Linux environment, Fortran, Python, R, and/or additional scripting language experience.

Benefits:

• Hybrid, flexible, and remote work arrangements may be considered for highly qualified candidates.
• Opportunity to work with a team of 140+ air quality professionals.
• Professional growth and collaboration opportunities.