air quality analyst

Anchor QEA

<div>Title: Air Quality Specialist

Location: San Francisco, CA 

Job Type: Full-time 
What&rsquo;s the Opportunity?

Support our growing air quality and climate change practice as a key member of project teams by contributing to technical analyses for criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, air dispersion modeling, regulatory compliance, air permitting efforts, and environmental planning (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA], Washington State Environmental Policy Act [SEPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]). Responsibilities include conducting and documenting air dispersion modeling analyses (e.g., AERMOD and related tools) to support environmental planning impact assessments and permitting evaluations, as well as helping to prepare technical reports and modeling protocols. This role also provides opportunities to support task management, contribute to proposal efforts, and grow into broader project management responsibilities over time, including working with clients and regulators. 
Responsibilities: 

Perform technical analyses and documentation in support of air quality planning, environmental planning (e.g., CEQA/SEPA/NEPA) documentation, and air permitting efforts under the direction of senior air quality specialists. This includes:
<ul>
<li>Assisting with preparation of construction and operational emissions inventories using tools such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, and similar models</li>
<li>Developing modeling inputs and adapting standard methodologies to project-specific conditions with some oversight</li>
<li>Conducting and documenting air dispersion modeling analyses (e.g., AERMOD)</li>
<li>Supporting preparation of technical reports, environmental document sections, permit applications, and regulatory compliance evaluations</li>
<li>Interpreting applicable federal, state, and local air quality regulations and evaluating feasible mitigation and control measures</li>
<li>Coordinating assigned tasks within multidisciplinary teams</li></ul> 


What Are We Looking For?
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience (consulting experience preferred).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience preparing air quality and GHG impact assessments in support of broader environmental analyses (e.g., CEQA, SEPA, and/or NEPA).</li>
<li>Direct hands-on experience with air dispersion modeling (e.g., AERMOD), including model setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation.</li>
<li>Experience using emissions models such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, or similar tools.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to perform engineering evaluations of air pollution sources and assess control technologies and mitigation measures.</li>
<li>Experience supporting air permit applications and regulatory compliance analyses, with emphasis on California and Washington; multi-state experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of federal, state, and local air quality regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them to project-specific conditions.</li>
<li>Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to technical challenges.</li>
<li>Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear, defensible reports.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and strong quality control capabilities.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary, client-focused teams.</li></ul> 


What Can You Expect?

You can expect:
<ul>
<li>Highly supportive environment as part of multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams</li>
<li>Opportunities to help shape project outcomes through impact-focused roles</li>
<li>Strong emphasis on professional development for technical and leadership growth</li>
<li>Opportunities for client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers</li>
<li>Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance</li></ul> 


Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients&rsquo; first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees&rsquo; first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com 
How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA&rsquo;s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply. 
Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran&rsquo;s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. 
Salary and Other Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Salary Range: $97,756 - $110,000</li>
<li>Annual Bonus</li>
<li>Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.</li></ul> 


Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
<ul>
<li>Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&amp;D insurance</li>
<li>Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually</li>
<li>Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.</li>
<li>Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually</li>
<li>Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/</li></ul></div>

Air Quality Specialist

<div>Title: Air Quality Specialist

Location: Norfolk, VA 

Job Type: Full-time 
What&rsquo;s the Opportunity?

Support our growing air quality and climate change practice as a key member of project teams by contributing to technical analyses for criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, air dispersion modeling, regulatory compliance, air permitting efforts, and environmental planning (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA], Washington State Environmental Policy Act [SEPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]). Responsibilities include conducting and documenting air dispersion modeling analyses (e.g., AERMOD and related tools) to support environmental planning impact assessments and permitting evaluations, as well as helping to prepare technical reports and modeling protocols. This role also provides opportunities to support task management, contribute to proposal efforts, and grow into broader project management responsibilities over time, including working with clients and regulators. 
Responsibilities: 

Perform technical analyses and documentation in support of air quality planning, environmental planning (e.g., CEQA/SEPA/NEPA) documentation, and air permitting efforts under the direction of senior air quality specialists. This includes:
<ul>
<li>Assisting with preparation of construction and operational emissions inventories using tools such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, and similar models</li>
<li>Developing modeling inputs and adapting standard methodologies to project-specific conditions with some oversight</li>
<li>Conducting and documenting air dispersion modeling analyses (e.g., AERMOD)</li>
<li>Supporting preparation of technical reports, environmental document sections, permit applications, and regulatory compliance evaluations</li>
<li>Interpreting applicable federal, state, and local air quality regulations and evaluating feasible mitigation and control measures</li>
<li>Coordinating assigned tasks within multidisciplinary teams</li></ul> 


What Are We Looking For?
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience (consulting experience preferred).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience preparing air quality and GHG impact assessments in support of broader environmental analyses (e.g., CEQA, SEPA, and/or NEPA).</li>
<li>Direct hands-on experience with air dispersion modeling (e.g., AERMOD), including model setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation.</li>
<li>Experience using emissions models such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, or similar tools.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to perform engineering evaluations of air pollution sources and assess control technologies and mitigation measures.</li>
<li>Experience supporting air permit applications and regulatory compliance analyses, with emphasis on California and Washington; multi-state experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of federal, state, and local air quality regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them to project-specific conditions.</li>
<li>Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to technical challenges.</li>
<li>Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear, defensible reports.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and strong quality control capabilities.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary, client-focused teams.</li></ul> 


What Can You Expect?

You can expect:
<ul>
<li>Highly supportive environment as part of multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams</li>
<li>Opportunities to help shape project outcomes through impact-focused roles</li>
<li>Strong emphasis on professional development for technical and leadership growth</li>
<li>Opportunities for client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers</li>
<li>Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance</li></ul> 


Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients&rsquo; first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees&rsquo; first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com 
How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA&rsquo;s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply. 
Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran&rsquo;s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. 
Salary and Other Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Salary Range: $89,610 - $100,800</li>
<li>Annual Bonus</li>
<li>Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.</li></ul> 


Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
<ul>
<li>Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&amp;D insurance</li>
<li>Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually</li>
<li>Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.</li>
<li>Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually</li>
<li>Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/</li></ul></div>

<div>Title: Air Quality Specialist

Location: Portland, OR

Job Type: Full-time 
What&rsquo;s the Opportunity?

Support our growing air quality and climate change practice as a key member of project teams by contributing to technical analyses for criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, air dispersion modeling, regulatory compliance, air permitting efforts, and environmental planning (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA], Washington State Environmental Policy Act [SEPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]). Responsibilities include conducting and documenting air dispersion modeling analyses (e.g., AERMOD and related tools) to support environmental planning impact assessments and permitting evaluations, as well as helping to prepare technical reports and modeling protocols. This role also provides opportunities to support task management, contribute to proposal efforts, and grow into broader project management responsibilities over time, including working with clients and regulators. 
Responsibilities: 

Perform technical analyses and documentation in support of air quality planning, environmental planning (e.g., CEQA/SEPA/NEPA) documentation, and air permitting efforts under the direction of senior air quality specialists. This includes:
<ul>
<li>Assisting with preparation of construction and operational emissions inventories using tools such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, and similar models</li>
<li>Developing modeling inputs and adapting standard methodologies to project-specific conditions with some oversight</li>
<li>Conducting and documenting air dispersion modeling analyses (e.g., AERMOD)</li>
<li>Supporting preparation of technical reports, environmental document sections, permit applications, and regulatory compliance evaluations</li>
<li>Interpreting applicable federal, state, and local air quality regulations and evaluating feasible mitigation and control measures</li>
<li>Coordinating assigned tasks within multidisciplinary teams</li></ul> 


What Are We Looking For?
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience (consulting experience preferred).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience preparing air quality and GHG impact assessments in support of broader environmental analyses (e.g., CEQA, SEPA, and/or NEPA).</li>
<li>Direct hands-on experience with air dispersion modeling (e.g., AERMOD), including model setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation.</li>
<li>Experience using emissions models such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, or similar tools.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to perform engineering evaluations of air pollution sources and assess control technologies and mitigation measures.</li>
<li>Experience supporting air permit applications and regulatory compliance analyses, with emphasis on California and Washington; multi-state experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of federal, state, and local air quality regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them to project-specific conditions.</li>
<li>Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to technical challenges.</li>
<li>Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear, defensible reports.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and strong quality control capabilities.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary, client-focused teams.</li></ul> 


What Can You Expect?

You can expect:
<ul>
<li>Highly supportive environment as part of multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams</li>
<li>Opportunities to help shape project outcomes through impact-focused roles</li>
<li>Strong emphasis on professional development for technical and leadership growth</li>
<li>Opportunities for client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers</li>
<li>Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance</li></ul> 


Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients&rsquo; first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees&rsquo; first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com 
How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA&rsquo;s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply. 
Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran&rsquo;s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. 
Salary and Other Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Salary Range: $89,610 - $100,800</li>
<li>Annual Bonus</li>
<li>Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.</li></ul> 


Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
<ul>
<li>Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&amp;D insurance</li>
<li>Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually</li>
<li>Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.</li>
<li>Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually</li>
<li>Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/</li></ul></div>

<div>Title: Air Quality Specialist

Location: Baltimore, MD

Job Type: Full-time 
What&rsquo;s the Opportunity?

Support our growing air quality and climate change practice as a key member of project teams by contributing to technical analyses for criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, air dispersion modeling, regulatory compliance, air permitting efforts, and environmental planning (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA], Washington State Environmental Policy Act [SEPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]). Responsibilities include conducting and documenting air dispersion modeling analyses (e.g., AERMOD and related tools) to support environmental planning impact assessments and permitting evaluations, as well as helping to prepare technical reports and modeling protocols. This role also provides opportunities to support task management, contribute to proposal efforts, and grow into broader project management responsibilities over time, including working with clients and regulators. 
Responsibilities: 

Perform technical analyses and documentation in support of air quality planning, environmental planning (e.g., CEQA/SEPA/NEPA) documentation, and air permitting efforts under the direction of senior air quality specialists. This includes:
<ul>
<li>Assisting with preparation of construction and operational emissions inventories using tools such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, and similar models</li>
<li>Developing modeling inputs and adapting standard methodologies to project-specific conditions with some oversight</li>
<li>Conducting and documenting air dispersion modeling analyses (e.g., AERMOD)</li>
<li>Supporting preparation of technical reports, environmental document sections, permit applications, and regulatory compliance evaluations</li>
<li>Interpreting applicable federal, state, and local air quality regulations and evaluating feasible mitigation and control measures</li>
<li>Coordinating assigned tasks within multidisciplinary teams</li></ul> 


What Are We Looking For?
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience (consulting experience preferred).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience preparing air quality and GHG impact assessments in support of broader environmental analyses (e.g., CEQA, SEPA, and/or NEPA).</li>
<li>Direct hands-on experience with air dispersion modeling (e.g., AERMOD), including model setup, execution, troubleshooting, and documentation.</li>
<li>Experience using emissions models such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, or similar tools.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to perform engineering evaluations of air pollution sources and assess control technologies and mitigation measures.</li>
<li>Experience supporting air permit applications and regulatory compliance analyses, with emphasis on California and Washington; multi-state experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of federal, state, and local air quality regulations and the ability to interpret and apply them to project-specific conditions.</li>
<li>Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to develop practical solutions to technical challenges.</li>
<li>Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, including preparation of clear, defensible reports.</li>
<li>Attention to detail and strong quality control capabilities.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary, client-focused teams.</li></ul> 


What Can You Expect?

You can expect:
<ul>
<li>Highly supportive environment as part of multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams</li>
<li>Opportunities to help shape project outcomes through impact-focused roles</li>
<li>Strong emphasis on professional development for technical and leadership growth</li>
<li>Opportunities for client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers</li>
<li>Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance</li></ul> 


Who Are We?

Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 400 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients&rsquo; first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees&rsquo; first choice as a company where they want to work. Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com 
How to Apply?

Apply online through Anchor QEA&rsquo;s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply. 
Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran&rsquo;s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. 
Salary and Other Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Salary Range: $89,610 - $100,800</li>
<li>Annual Bonus</li>
<li>Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.</li></ul> 


Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
<ul>
<li>Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&amp;D insurance</li>
<li>Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually</li>
<li>Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.</li>
<li>Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually</li>
<li>Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/</li></ul></div>

<div>Title: Senior Air Quality Specialist
Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Type: Regular Full-time 
What&rsquo;s the Opportunity?

Support our growing air quality and climate change practice as a senior technical leader and hands-on practitioner contributing to the development, execution, and review of technical analyses for criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, advanced air dispersion modeling, regulatory compliance, air permitting efforts, and environmental planning (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA], Washington State Environmental Policy Act [SEPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]). This role includes developing modeling strategies and protocols (e.g., AERMOD and related tools), coordinating with regulatory agencies, and ensuring technically defensible and policy-aligned impact assessments.

This position entails serving as a technical lead and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental documentation and compliance strategies. The role includes direct client interaction, participation in agency coordination, development of project scopes and technical approaches, and meaningful contributions to proposal development and broader business development efforts. 
Responsibilities: 

Lead and independently execute air quality and GHG analyses in support of environmental review (e.g., CEQA/SEPA/NEPA) documentation, air permitting, and broader regulatory compliance strategies with some support from senior air quality specialists. Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>preparing and providing technical quality control for environmental documents and permit applications</li>
<li>developing and executing dispersion modeling approaches and protocols</li>
<li>preparing emissions inventories, health risk evaluations (as applicable), and compliance analyses</li>
<li>mentoring staff and coordinating and reviewing technical work across project phases</li>
<li>developing task scopes, budgets, and schedules, and supporting proposal and marketing efforts when requested</li>
<li>helping project managers to integrate air quality strategy into broader project planning and environmental compliance frameworks, including beginning to advise project teams and clients on regulatory interpretation and risk considerations and serving as a technical resource where appropriate in client and agency interactions</li></ul> 


What Are We Looking For?
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field, with 8+ years of relevant professional experience (consulting experience strongly preferred).</li>
<li>Extensive experience leading air quality and GHG impact assessments in support of broader environmental analyses (e.g., CEQA, SEPA, and/or NEPA).</li>
<li>Advanced, hands-on experience with air dispersion modeling (e.g., AERMOD), including model setup, execution, troubleshooting, documentation, interpretation of results, and agency coordination.</li>
<li>Experience using emissions models such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, or similar tools.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to evaluate air pollution sources, control technologies, and mitigation strategies, and to assess regulatory compliance pathways.</li>
<li>Experience leading preparation and review of air permit applications and regulatory compliance analyses, particularly in California and Washington; multi-state experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of federal, state, and local air quality regulations and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply them independently in complex or novel situations.</li>
<li>Proven ability to independently lead technical deliverables, guide modeling strategy, and exercise professional judgment in defensibility decisions.</li>
<li>Strong project coordination skills, including experience developing scopes, budgets, and schedules for air quality tasks.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical findings to clients and regulatory agencies.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, client service-oriented environment.</li></ul> 


What Can You Expect?

A senior-level environmental planner at Anchor QEA can expect:
<ul>
<li>Strategic, impact-focused role, shaping project approaches and outcomes</li>
<li>Highly supportive environment as part of multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams</li>
<li>Opportunities for client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers</li>
<li>Contribution to business development strategies emphasizing valued relationships</li>
<li>Strong emphasis on professional development for technical and leadership growth</li>
<li>Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance</li></ul> 


Who Are We?

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients&rsquo; first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees&rsquo; reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at 
www.anchorqea.com. 
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEA&rsquo;s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com 
Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran&rsquo;s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check. 
Salary and Other Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Salary Range: $101,259 - $113,900</li>
<li>Annual Bonus</li>
<li>Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.</li></ul> 


Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
<ul>
<li>Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&amp;D insurance</li>
<li>Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually</li>
<li>Vacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.</li>
<li>Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually</li>
<li>Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/</li></ul></div>

Senior Air Quality Specialist

<div>Title: Senior Air Quality Specialist
Location: Baltimore, MD

Job Type: Regular Full-time 
What&rsquo;s the Opportunity?

Support our growing air quality and climate change practice as a senior technical leader and hands-on practitioner contributing to the development, execution, and review of technical analyses for criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, advanced air dispersion modeling, regulatory compliance, air permitting efforts, and environmental planning (e.g., California Environmental Quality Act [CEQA], Washington State Environmental Policy Act [SEPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA]). This role includes developing modeling strategies and protocols (e.g., AERMOD and related tools), coordinating with regulatory agencies, and ensuring technically defensible and policy-aligned impact assessments.

This position entails serving as a technical lead and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental documentation and compliance strategies. The role includes direct client interaction, participation in agency coordination, development of project scopes and technical approaches, and meaningful contributions to proposal development and broader business development efforts. 
Responsibilities: 

Lead and independently execute air quality and GHG analyses in support of environmental review (e.g., CEQA/SEPA/NEPA) documentation, air permitting, and broader regulatory compliance strategies with some support from senior air quality specialists. Responsibilities include:
<ul>
<li>preparing and providing technical quality control for environmental documents and permit applications</li>
<li>developing and executing dispersion modeling approaches and protocols</li>
<li>preparing emissions inventories, health risk evaluations (as applicable), and compliance analyses</li>
<li>mentoring staff and coordinating and reviewing technical work across project phases</li>
<li>developing task scopes, budgets, and schedules, and supporting proposal and marketing efforts when requested</li>
<li>helping project managers to integrate air quality strategy into broader project planning and environmental compliance frameworks, including beginning to advise project teams and clients on regulatory interpretation and risk considerations and serving as a technical resource where appropriate in client and agency interactions</li></ul> 


What Are We Looking For?
<ul>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or higher in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, or related field, with 8+ years of relevant professional experience (consulting experience strongly preferred).</li>
<li>Extensive experience leading air quality and GHG impact assessments in support of broader environmental analyses (e.g., CEQA, SEPA, and/or NEPA).</li>
<li>Advanced, hands-on experience with air dispersion modeling (e.g., AERMOD), including model setup, execution, troubleshooting, documentation, interpretation of results, and agency coordination.</li>
<li>Experience using emissions models such as CalEEMod, EMFAC, MOVES, or similar tools.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to evaluate air pollution sources, control technologies, and mitigation strategies, and to assess regulatory compliance pathways.</li>
<li>Experience leading preparation and review of air permit applications and regulatory compliance analyses, particularly in California and Washington; multi-state experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of federal, state, and local air quality regulations and demonstrated ability to interpret and apply them independently in complex or novel situations.</li>
<li>Proven ability to independently lead technical deliverables, guide modeling strategy, and exercise professional judgment in defensibility decisions.</li>
<li>Strong project coordination skills, including experience developing scopes, budgets, and schedules for air quality tasks.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical findings to clients and regulatory agencies.</li>
<li>Ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, client service-oriented environment.</li></ul> 


What Can You Expect?

A senior-level environmental planner at Anchor QEA can expect:
<ul>
<li>Strategic, impact-focused role, shaping project approaches and outcomes</li>
<li>Highly supportive environment as part of multi-disciplinary, collaborative teams</li>
<li>Opportunities for client and agency interaction, helping to guide key decision makers</li>
<li>Contribution to business development strategies emphasizing valued relationships</li>
<li>Strong emphasis on professional development for technical and leadership growth</li>
<li>Culture of flexibility and accountability with an emphasis on work-life balance</li></ul> 


Who Are We?

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients&rsquo; first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees&rsquo; reason to be excited about going to work each morning. Learn more about Anchor QEA at 
www.anchorqea.com. 
How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEA&rsquo;s Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to recruitment@anchorqea.com 
Additional Information

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran&rsquo;s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check. 
Salary and Other Compensation:
<ul>
<li>Salary Range: $101,259 - $113,900</li>
<li>Annual Bonus</li>
<li>Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.</li></ul> 


Base Level Benefits for Regular Full-Time Positions:
<ul>
<li>Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&amp;D insurance</li>
<li>Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually</li>
<li>Vacation: 3 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.</li>
<li>Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually</li>
<li>Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match * Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/</li></ul></div>

Forward Air

<div>Position: Quality Compliance Analyst 
Compensation: $70,000 - 80,000 Annually 
Job Description: 
Forward Air is seeking a motivated individual to join our Quality team as a Quality Compliance Analyst. This role supports local terminal operations while helping ensure our customers receive a consistent, high-quality shipping experience. The position is responsible for upholding and improving established quality and compliance standards, while providing value-added support to both internal teams and customers. 
Core Responsibilities &amp; Duties: 
<ul><li>
Develop, analyze, monitor, and distribute operational metrics and KPIs to field teams, providing trend analysis to identify performance opportunities and areas for improvement</li><li>
Investigate operational issues to determine root causes, recommend corrective actions, and partner with managers to ensure timely and effective resolution</li><li>
Collaborate with team members to resolve shipment traces and support proactive efforts to prevent lost freight and reduce claims</li><li>
Support and participate in continuous process improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to established company quality standards</li><li>
Review existing processes, procedures, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement and operational efficiency</li><li>
Partner with operations teams to observe and evaluate workflows, helping educate and support teams to enhance performance, increase productivity, maintain safety, and ensure compliance to mitigate claims exposure</li><li>
Travel as needed to support field operations and quality initiatives</li><li>
Provide regular updates and reporting on daily activities to field leadership</li><li>
Other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Qualifications:<ul><li>
High school diploma required; Associate&rsquo;s or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field preferred, or equivalent work experience</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, and support root cause analysis</li><li>
2 &ndash; 4 years demonstrated experience with SQL, Power BI, and Excel</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, follow through on assignments, and meet established deadlines</li><li>
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with the ability to analyze data and generate reports; experience with Tableau, Oracle, or similar reporting systems is a plus</li><li>
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build positive working relationships across field operations</li><li>
Prior experience in logistics, transportation, inventory management, or operational environments preferred</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly present findings, recommendations, and updates to operational teams</li><li>
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with company standards</li></ul>
Skills:<ul><li>
Ideal candidate will possess a &ldquo;can do&rdquo; attitude with a &ldquo;will do&rdquo; work ethic</li><li>
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build trust and rapport and effectively communicate with co-workers, employees, and customers</li></ul>
Forward Air is an Equal Opportunity employer.
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Since 1990, Forward Air has been a leading provider of ground transportation and related logistics services to the North American air freight and expedited LTL market. We offer surface shipping on an accelerated &ldquo;time-definite&rdquo; basis, delivering cargo at a specific time, but under less time-sensitive situations &ndash; supplying you with a cost effective, reliable alternative to air transportation. We work with companies of all sizes to develop tangible advantages and build the best products to meet your specific needs. Forward Air presents to the wholesale transportation community (logistics companies, freight forwarders, integrated air cargo carriers, passenger/ cargo airlines, and non-traditional shippers), a single-source provider that can deliver more supply chain services and a superior menu of choices. Throughout the years we have added supplementary lines to our linehaul service, such as full truckload operations (Truckload Services), final-mile coverage (Complete&reg; Cartage), and an Airline Logistics program, and we will continue to expand our services to meet the changing needs and growth of our customer base.

Forward Air is structured to optimize both savings and service to our customers. Direct partnerships with owner-operators and other surface transportation providers, enable us to remain cost-competitive. The Forward Air network is designed with over 90 facilities located at or near major U.S. and Canadian airports, 12 regional sort centers and over 300 beyond points (secondary airports provided through our Complete Cartage service), creating one of the most comprehensive linehaul networks in the industry.

Ranked 3rd in Newsweeks 2022 &quot;Americas Most Trustworthy Companies&quot; publication</div>

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