Environmental Engineer / Scientist at VERSAR, INC. in Germantown, Maryland

Job Description:

Versar, Inc. is a global project management company based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, with locations around the world. Since 1969, Versar has provided technical and management support to federal, state, and local government clients as well as to industries worldwide, delivering construction management, environmental sciences and engineering infrastructure solutions. Versar offers tailored and secure solutions in harsh environments providing clients with comprehensive engineering and construction management, environmental and professional services.

Versar is seeking self-motivated, team-oriented, Environmental Engineer/Scientist with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills to support various types of customers.

Primary responsibilities will include being part of a team of engineers/scientists supporting various environmental compliance efforts, such as the following:

• Knowledge of professional environmental principles, practices, techniques, and procedures.


• Familiar with the Clean Air Act and Air Pollution Control Title V Operating Permit programs.


• Able to understand and apply regulatory requirements for customer needs.


• Maintain monthly compliance reporting which includes each significant emission source to verify that the base is not exceeding air quality standards according to the established limitations in the permit.


• Calculate natural gas and propane consumption from all boilers.


• Maintain generator and boiler inventory to compile operating data necessary to support compliance reporting as required in the Title V operating permit. Track usage data on permitted source.


• Utilize the Air Program Information Management System (APIMS) as required to answer data calls and report monthly consumption of each significant source.


• Follows all Department of Defense (DoD) policies, applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, integration principles and practices.


• Conduct site visits for compliance assessments


• Understanding of chemicals related to classifications and hazardous reporting, EPCRA/Tier II and TRI reporting.


• Evaluate plans and specifications for activities to determine their compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations and DoD policies. Effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned projects.


• Attend professional conferences and meetings to maintain awareness of current air quality permitting programs and practices that have applicability to the installation and Title V operating permit.

Candidates should have working experience in the field of environmental engineering/science/assessment, and the following:

• B.S.in Environmental or Chemical Engineering (or a related engineering field) or a B.S. in an environmental field is required.


• 3-5 years of experience preferred.


• Excellent computer and writing skills are a must including proficiency in Excel along with computational skills.


• Ability to convey plans, results, implications and recommendations to clients via presentations as necessary.


• Preferred proficiency with MS Office applications and ability to conduct data analysis (including statistical analyses);


• Strong analytical and data management skills;


• Strong written and oral communication skills;


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; and


• Must be authorized to work in the U. S .and capable of obtaining government security clearance and/or Common Access Card (CAC)