**43947BR** **Requisition ID:** 43947BR **Business Unit:** TSU **Job Description:** We are currently seeking an Air Quality Scientist to support a wide variety of environmental projects with a focus in aviation clients. The preferred candidate will have extensive office experience working as a project manager or task manager leading complex air dispersion modeling and emission inventories, preparing planning documents, and preparing reports for environmental characterization and air quality projects. The preferred candidate will have a desire to advance their career as task leader or project manager. As a member of this team, you would contribute to CDM Smith's mission by: • Performing air quality impact evaluations for incorporation into Environmental Impact Reports (CEQA), Environmental Impact Statements (NEPA), general conformity determinations, and similar environmental review projects for other states. • Preparing greenhouse gas (GHG) emission inventories and supporting documentation for Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) applications • Preparing project-level air emissions inventories of GHGs, as well as criteria and hazardous air pollutants for airports and other transportation clients with an ability to adapt to other market sectors. • Conducting air dispersion modeling and risk assessments • Conducting regulatory reviews and compliance/strategy evaluations • Acting as a project manager or project technical leader for highly specialized and complex air quality analyses • Leading business development efforts, including preparing proposals and identifying new project leads. • Actively participating in conferences, working groups, and related with a focus on building growth in the aviation sector. **Job Title:** Environmental Scientist 5 **Group:** ESO **Employment Type:** Regular **Minimum Qualifications:** Bachelor's degree in Science or related discipline with professional scientist registration/certification OR Master's degree in Science or related discipline. 7 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. **Preferred Qualifications:** • Seven to eight years of air quality related experience is a plus. Knowledge of commonly used computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook) expected. • Knowledge of chemistry and environmental regulations (especially pertaining to air quality and greenhouse gas) • Ability to work well independently and in a team environment • Experience using various dispersion and emission inventory models (e.g., AEDT, MOVES, and ACERT) and dispersion models (e.g., AERSCREEN, AERMOD, CALPUFF) • Experience completing noise impact analyses for construction, airport, and/or traffic sources **EEO Statement:** We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** Florida - Statewide **Agency Disclaimer:** All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee. **Amount of Travel Required:** 10% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **Skills and Abilities:** Expert Knowledge of standard field protocols for their respective discipline. Expert knowledge of scientific methods and processes. Expert Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Expert knowledge of regulations (federal, state, and local) governing environmental review and project implementation. **Background Check and Drug Testing Information:** CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing. **Additional Compensation:** All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position. **Work Location Options:** Hybrid Work Options may be considered for successful candidate. **Massachusetts Applicants:** It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.