JOB DETAILS

Air Quality Specialist 1

CompanyRETTEW
LocationManor Township
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 13, 2026
About The Company
RETTEW brings our clients’ goals and dreams to life on time and on budget, with an emphasis on quality and safety. Our expertise is wide and varied: We offer close to 600 engineering, environmental, surveying, planning, safety, and related consulting services in a range of markets. Spanning so many disciplines allows us to connect all the dots, to see how every piece of a project affects the other. We strive to completely understand your vision for your project—and for your business as a whole—and then we get to work. This big-picture understanding allows us to anticipate your needs and stay ahead of emerging trends. Our innovative approach means discovering solutions that may not have been thought of before—and finding more effective, efficient ways to put them into action. RETTEW’s corporate culture provides a warm and welcoming work environment where employees can thrive, grow, and make a difference in their company and community. This positive atmosphere—and commitment to safety and excellence—contributes to our success in the field. Our goal is not simply satisfaction; it’s delight.
About the Role

Description

RETTEW is seeking an Air Quality Specialist to support environmental permitting, compliance, and air quality assessments for a wide range of public and private sector clients. This role is ideal for a technically strong professional who enjoys problem-solving, regulatory analysis, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver practical environmental solutions.



About RETTEW


RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and consulting firm with more than 50 years of experience serving public and private clients. Our services span environmental, geotechnical, transportation, land development, facilities, and water resources. We value technical excellence, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement—and we invest in our people so they can build long-term careers here.



Work Environment


Workplace Designation: Hybrid

Locations: Lancaster or Mechanicsburg, PA

Occasional fieldwork and site visits as required



Position Summary / What You’ll Do


The Air Quality Specialist supports air permitting and compliance efforts by preparing technical analyses, applications, and reports related to state and federal air quality regulations. This role plays a key part in helping clients navigate regulatory requirements while supporting RETTEW’s environmental practice with reliable, defensible technical work.



Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

  • Prepare air quality permit applications, compliance reports, and emissions inventories
  • Interpret and apply federal, state, and local air quality regulations (e.g., Clean Air Act, PA DEP requirements)
  • Conduct air dispersion modeling and emissions calculations as needed
  • Support environmental due diligence and impact assessments
  • Coordinate with internal project teams, regulators, and clients
  • Assist with site inspections, data collection, and compliance evaluations
  • Maintain accurate documentation and support project schedules and deliverables



Qualifications


Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in air quality permitting, compliance, or environmental consulting
  • Working knowledge of air quality regulations and permitting processes
  • Strong technical writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines


Preferred

  • Experience with PA DEP air quality programs
  • Familiarity with air modeling software (e.g., AERMOD)
  • Consulting experience supporting industrial or municipal clients
  • Professional certification (or progress toward certification)


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary aligned with experience and market data
  • ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative, employee-owned culture focused on long-term success


RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at jperalta@rettew.com to request assistance.

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Requirements

Listed above

Key Skills
Air quality permittingCompliance reportingEmissions inventoriesRegulatory analysisAir dispersion modelingTechnical writingEnvironmental consultingData collectionProject managementAERMODClean Air ActPA DEP regulations
Categories
Environmental & SustainabilityEngineeringConsultingScience & Research
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership PlanMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Professional developmentTraining opportunities
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Air Quality Specialist prepares technical analyses, permit applications, and compliance reports to ensure adherence to state and federal air quality regulations. They also conduct emissions calculations, support environmental due diligence, and coordinate with project teams and regulators.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
325
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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