Caltrans District 3 · 1 day ago
AIR RESOURCES ENGINEER (MAND)
Caltrans District 3 is seeking an Air Resources Engineer to support the preparation of emission inventories and conduct air quality modeling studies. The role involves coordinating with various sections and air quality districts, developing metrics for emission assessments, and utilizing advanced computer models and software for regulatory and policy programs.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
The development of quality-assured gridded emission inventories for air quality modeling
Coordination with other sections and air quality districts on the development of emission targets for attainment plans
Development of metrics and procedures to assess the emission inventories and input parameters for meteorological and air quality models
Utilize, write, and/or update protocols, procedures, and run software such as the Sparse Matrix Operator Kernel Emissions (SMOKE) model to create emission inputs to air quality models
Qualification
Required
Expertise in emission inventory preparation
Air quality modeling experience
Quality assurance and quality control of large datasets
Engineering knowledge of emission source testing
Laboratory analysis procedures for developing modeling emission inventories
Ability to utilize, write, and/or update protocols and procedures
Experience running software such as the Sparse Matrix Operator Kernel Emissions (SMOKE) model
Preferred
Strong engineering background
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Recent hands-on programming experience
Demonstrated ability to work with large datasets
Hands-on experience preparing inputs for air quality or emissions models
Knowledge of the emission input needs of grid-based models
Experience with data analyses and tools for quality assurance of large datasets
Previous experience writing command line executable scripts with Python, Perl, SQL database languages, or R
Familiarity with GIS software
Benefits
Nearby (third-party) Parking
Convenient to public transportation
Gym
Daycare facility
Located near to Downtown
Company
Caltrans District 3
Caltrans District 3 is a government administration company based out of 703 B ST, Marysville, California, United States.
Funding
Current Stage
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