[ES_JOBS_NET] Atmospheric Scientist, Atmospheric and Emissions Modeling Group, Sonoma Technology, Petaluma, CA

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Atmospheric Scientist

Sonoma Technology is seeking an Atmospheric Scientist to join our Atmospheric and Emissions Modeling Group in Petaluma, California. The successful candidate will assist with emissions and air quality modeling assessments and environmental data analysis projects, and support continued growth in our modeling, emissions, and transportation business areas.

Selected by the North Bay Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work for the twelfth consecutive year, Sonoma Technology, is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides innovative, science- and technology-based solutions for our clients' environmental challenges worldwide. Our integrated teams of air quality and environmental scientists, meteorologists, software engineers, and specialists tailor products and services to best serve our clients. We empower our clients to make informed, timely decisions about environmental issues.

We believe that our most valuable resource is our team. We offer a casual but professional work environment, a competitive benefits package to full-time employees, and an opportunity to address intellectually challenging environmental issues. We organize a variety of inclusive activities throughout the year and enjoy a balanced and supportive culture. For more information about our culture, visit www.sonomatech.com/charter<http://www.sonomatech.com/charter>.

Sonoma Technology is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit www.sonomatech.com<http://www.sonomatech.com>.

Key Responsibilities

*        Conduct technical analyses using advanced emissions and air quality models to address complex environmental problems and meet the research, regulatory, and litigation support needs of our clients.

*        Perform emissions modeling for on-road and off-road mobile sources to support regional and project-level transportation-related air quality assessments

*        Visualize, analyze, and interpret model data and other environmental datasets.

*        Apply statistical methods to compare model results with observation data.

*        Develop, process, and assess emissions inventories to support regional and project-level air quality assessments.

*        Prepare technical reports and communicate results to clients.

*        Work with interdisciplinary teams in a collaborative applied research environment.

Required Qualifications and Skills

*        A BS or MS degree in the physical sciences, environmental sciences, or engineering.

*        Experience in air quality (e.g., CMAQ, CAMx, AERMOD) or emissions (e.g., MOVES, SMOKE) modeling.

*        Strong data analysis and computer skills, including Linux and Microsoft Office programs.

*        Excellent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.

*        Ability and willingness to learn through on-the-job internal and external training.

*        A strong interest in air quality and environmental science.

Desired Qualifications

*        Knowledge of atmospheric processes.

*        Experience in mobile source activity analysis (e.g., travel activity modeling) and emissions modeling (e.g., MOVES, EMFAC, NONROAD, OFFROAD)

*        Proficiency in a data science and analysis platform (e.g., Python, R, Matlab, IDL).

*        Familiarity with a high-level programming language (e.g., Fortran, C, Java, Python) and Linux shell scripting.

*        Experience with the U.S. EPA National Emission Inventory, emissions inventory development, and using SMOKE and related tools to develop emissions inputs for air quality models.

*        Experience or interest in transportation-related emissions and air quality analysis.

To Apply

Please send a letter of interest and a resume by email, mail, or fax to:

Cathy Anthony

Sonoma Technology, Inc.

1450 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200

Petaluma, CA 94954

Email: canthony at sonomatech.com<mailto:canthony at sonomatech.com>

Fax: 707.665.9800
No calls please. Include this job reference code in your communication: AS/ES


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