RWDI

Global climate and performance engineering consultants

Senior Field Technician - Air Quality & Emissions

Environmental EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeWarren, MI, USA$85k - $120k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

Post-secondary education in Environmental Technology, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
Preferably, a minimum of 5 years of experience working in the air quality field.
Ambient monitoring experience is an asset.
Strong computer and analytical technical hands-on skills.
An aptitude for practical problem-solving.
Field or site experience is an asset.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong people and team skills and high motivation.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with no supervision.
Strong organizational, coordination, and consultation skills.
Willingness to travel and work outdoors, including long hours, evenings, and weekends.
Ability to collect samples at locations that may require working at heights and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Lead and perform on-site stack testing and source emissions monitoring in accordance with federal and regional regulatory methods, including EPA Reference Methods and ECCC.
Plan and manage field deployments, including crew logistics, equipment preparation, and safety procedures.
Analyze collected data and ensure QA/QC protocols are followed throughout testing and reporting.
Serve as a technical liaison with clients, regulators, and internal teams to communicate project scope, progress, and findings.
Train, mentor, and supervise junior field technicians and new team members.
Troubleshoot and maintain analytical and sampling equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Support project scoping, scheduling, and budgeting in collaboration with project managers and senior leadership.
Keep current with evolving environmental regulations and industry best practices, adapting procedures and technologies as needed.
Prepare technical reports, including regulatory documentation, emissions data summaries, and field observations.

Desired Qualifications

Ambient monitoring experience is an asset.
Field or site experience is an asset.

Senior Field Technician – Air Quality and Emissions

Warren, Michigan

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 minimizing 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 avalues-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, 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 any one person could alone.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.

Position:

RWDI is seeking a Senior Field Technician – Air Quality & Source Emissions to direct and execute complex source testing projects across various industrial sectors. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with leadership and client-facing responsibilities. You will oversee field testing programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor junior technicians, all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and data integrity. This posting represents a currently available role.

Lead and perform on-site stack testing and source emissions monitoring in accordance with federal and regional regulatory methods (e.g., EPA Reference Methods, ECCC).
Plan and manage field deployments, including crew logistics, equipment preparation, and safety procedures.
Analyze collected data and ensure QA/QC protocols are strictly followed throughout testing and reporting processes.
Serve as a technical liaison with clients, regulators, and internal teams to communicate project scope, progress, and findings.
Train, mentor, and supervise junior field technicians and new team members.
Troubleshoot and maintain analytical and sampling skills equipment, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
Support project scoping, scheduling, and budgeting in collaboration with project managers and senior leadership.
Keep current with evolving environmental regulations and industry best practices, proactively adapting procedures and technologies.
Prepare high-quality technical reports, including regulatory documentation, emissions data summaries, and field observations.

We are accepting applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

Post-secondary education in Environmental Technology, Engineering, Chemistry or a related field.
Preferably, a minimum of 5-years experience working in the Air Quality field
Ambient monitoring experience is an asset
Strong computer and analytical technical “hands-on” skills
An aptitude for practical problem-solving
Field/site experience is a definite asset
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Candidates should also possess:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong people and team skills as well as being highly motivated
An ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with no supervision
Exceptional organizational capabilities, coordination, and consultation skills
Willingness to travel, and work outdoors including working long hours, evenings, and weekends
Collect samples at locations that may require working at heights and outdoors in all weather conditions

About the Company

RWDI

Global climate and performance engineering consultants

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps design and assess built environments to work well with their surroundings. It provides technical expertise across many disciplines to deliver resilient, high-performance projects with safety, comfort, and sustainability in mind. Their work involves climate and environmental analysis, wind engineering, thermal and airflow studies, acoustics, and other performance simulations to tailor solutions to each project. Compared with competitors, RWDI combines a broad, multidisciplinary approach with a global presence to integrate the building with its natural context, offering practical analyses and recommendations rather than generic advice. The company’s goal is to harmonize the built environment with the natural world by delivering safer, more comfortable, and environmentally sustainable developments.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Portland, OR
Founded: 2000

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