Air Quality Analyst

About the role

Kimley-Horn's DT Los Angeles, CA office is seeking an Air Quality Professional with 2-9 years of experience specializing in air quality permitting to join our environmental team. The successful candidates will assist in various projects, assisting industrial and municipal clients with their permitting, compliance, and planning needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting air quality impact assessments, analyses, and dispersion modeling.
• Perform regulatory and technical analyses in support of permitting projects in California and throughout the USA.
• Familiar with modeling tools and software including CalEEMod, EMFAC, OFFROAD, CALINE4, AERMOD, CAL3QHCR, ISCST3, AERSCREEN, SCREEN3, and GIS.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental impact assessments, and documentation.
• Conduct air quality impact analyses, health risk assessments, and greenhouse gas analyses.
• Assist with the preparation of permit applications and compliance documentation.
• Participate in field studies and data collection activities related to air quality.
• Participate in compliance audits for environmental topics including air pollutants, toxics, hazardous materials, etc.
• Perform emission calculations for various industrial processes.
• Understand design documents and engineering drawings.
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other relevant software for environmental analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree (Bachelors or Masters) in Environmental Science, engineering (environmental, chemical, mechanical, civil), atmospheric sciences, physics, chemistry, data science or related field
• 2-9 years of experience in environmental consulting, with a focus on air quality permitting
• Certified Permitting Professional (CPP) a plus
• Experience with data centers and power production

Skills

• Strong understanding of environmental laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., Clean Air Act, CEQA)
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Pay

Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.