Senior Air Quality Specialist, Technical Leader
AscentBerkeley, California, United States • Irvine, California, United States • California, United States • Sacramento, California, United States • San Diego, California, United States
Posted October 27, 2025
120000 - 150000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Ascent is an environmental, design, and planning firm based in California that delivers comprehensive environmental planning and regulatory compliance services, including CEQA and NEPA consulting, wildfire resilience strategies, and climate action initiatives. The firm supports housing, infrastructure, and natural resource projects by providing expert project management, technical documentation, and design solutions to accelerate approvals while safeguarding environmental integrity.
Job Description
Ascent is seeking a Senior Air Quality Specialist, Technical Leader for their AGENT team. This role involves independently conducting emissions modeling, providing expert technical leadership, and collaborating with teams. The position requires understanding California air quality regulations and is critical for navigating regulatory frameworks and project strategies. Mentorship and experience developing internal training materials are also expected.
Requirements
- Civil or environmental engineering, math, environmental science, atmospheric science, meteorology, geography, natural resources management, planning or related field.
- 8 years of direct professional experience conducting CEQA/NEPA air quality and GHG assessments.
- Proficiency in emissions modeling software (EMFAC, AERMOD, HARP, OFFROAD, MOVES).
- Familiarity with state and federal air quality and climate change environmental policy and regulation, including CEQA, NEPA, and Clean Air Act.
- Understanding of US EPA, California Air Resources Board, and local Air Quality Management District air quality regulatory programs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Comprehensive wellness perks
- Training and development opportunities
