**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM** is seeking an **Entry Level Air Quality Engineer** to be based in our **Chicago, Illinois** office. This position will support our Air/EHS Team within our Environment business line. _This position is expected to begin in January/February 2025._ Responsibilities of this position will include executing and assisting with projects involving air quality-related environmental compliance services including air permitting, emissions calculations, performing studies and analyses, regulatory research, and compiling and writing reports and other documents. The candidate will assist with successfully conducting projects for industrial and public clients, while meeting cost, schedule, and quality objectives. The candidate will participate in project teams and coordinate with other AECOM offices doing similar work to share knowledge and participate in targeted business development activities. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: + Preparation of annual air emissions inventories. + Preparation of air emission permit applications and air operating permit applications. + Air quality compliance strategy development. + Preparation of greenhouse gas emissions calculations and reporting. + Interface with clients and regulators. + Complete projects on time and accurately. + Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude. + Perform quality checks on self & other team members' technical work products. + Inspect industrial facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and verify compliance with environmental regulations. + Apply knowledge of applicable environmental concerns. + Potential for on-site permitting and compliance support with our portfolio of clients. + Complete projects on time and accurately. + Promote and demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude. **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or closely related field. + Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required. **Preferred Qualifications** + Relevant years of engineering and/or consulting experience. + Proficient use of PC- based applications (MS Word and Excel). + Must have strong organizational and time management skills. + Must have strong written and oral communication, quantitative, and interpersonal skills. + Must have strong work ethic and professional demeanor. + Independent thinker with a strategic mindset while being detail oriented and able to work as part of a team. + Candidate must be proactive on projects and demonstrate initiative. + Relevant years of air permitting and compliance experience. + Understanding of air quality permitting, including PSD and Title V, as well as emissions control and compliance programs (TX air permitting experience preferred). + Understanding of EPA and State of TX air regulations, guidelines, and policies. + Familiarity with air dispersion modeling. + Experience with air quality task management, including contributing to proposals, communicating with clients, working in project teams, coordinating technical tasks, and report writing. **Additional Information** + Relocation assistance is not available for this position. + Travel up to 10% is required for this position. Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $58,000.00 - $73,000.00. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. **Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity** You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10117373 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Engineering **Work Location Model:** On-Site **Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc