Senior Air Quality Engineer

Senior Air Quality Engineer Department: Air Quality Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Sydney, AU Description RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimising environmental, user and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry and infrastructure projects. We are a values‑based organisation, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity and integration. When we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like: You push the boundaries of what’s possible. People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments. You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than anyone alone. If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award‑winning organisation and work alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you. Key Responsibilities Conduct air quality assessments for a range of sectors (industry, buildings, infrastructure and transport) throughout Australia. Consult with and answer technical questions from clients, project managers and colleagues. Plan and coordinate technical aspects of projects. Supervise and assign data collection, modelling, post‑processing, analysis, interpretation and documentation of technical results. Write technical reports. Assist with the preparation of proposals. Assist in business development initiatives to support the air quality team. Take a lead technical role in internal and external project teams to ensure technical excellence and quality of analysis and reporting. Provide technical leadership to improve technical capability and capacity. Contribute to RWDI’s global air quality practice initiatives and strategies, sharing experiences and knowledge with internationally based colleagues. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering or science disciplines. Proven expertise in air quality dispersion modelling (including CALPUFF and AERMOD; GRAL an asset) and meteorological modelling (including TAPM and CALMET; WRF an asset). Full understanding of the current regulatory / planning framework / technical guidance in NSW, QLD or WA for air quality assessments. Demonstrated experience in leading air quality projects in NSW, QLD or WA. Thorough knowledge of a variety of engineering analytical tools, GIS (QGIS), ERP systems, and MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. Proven ability to act as the technical liaison between internal project teams, external clients and regulators. Candidate Attributes Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong people and team skills. Proven organisational capability, decision making and coordination skills while working on multiple projects. Demonstrated initiative and independent problem‑solving methods. Demonstrated leadership and mentoring success. Attention to detail and an innate desire to get things right. Persistence to see a job through to conclusion. Aptitude for practical problem‑solving and shrewd judgement. Drive to continually improve processes and enhance efficiency. Aptitude for creating and contributing to technical innovation. Ability to travel occasionally. Additional Advantages Post‑graduate degree or doctorate in subjects relevant to the role. Current regulatory / planning framework / technical guidance in other Australian jurisdictions. Working knowledge of programming (e.g. Python, R, Linux). Professional qualification (e.g. CAQP, CPeng). Membership and participation in air quality associations (e.g. CASANZ) and conferences. Benefits Opportunity to redefine what’s possible. Work with a "Top Employer". Salary range commensurate with experience. Flexible office / homework setting. Proactive and ongoing training, education and learning opportunities. Health and wellbeing allowance reimbursement (professional subscriptions / fitness equipment). Abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance. If you’re interested in learning more about our company culture, please visit our LinkedIn Life Page. Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr