Job Description
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 minimising 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 a values-based organisation, 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 anyone person could alone.
If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organisation and work alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.
RWDI is seeking an experienced individual with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience to join our global Air Quality team in our Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth office as Senior Consultant.
We are seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our air quality business in New South Wales, Queensland, or Western Australia and expand our team of dedicated air quality professionals. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical excellence, team leadership, and business development skills. As part of this role, you will be responsible for providing holistic consulting services, working collaboratively and seamlessly with experts from other environmental and climatic disciplines within RWDI.
Key Responsibilities
The role includes but is not limited to:
Conducting air quality assessments for a range of sectors (industry, buildings, infrastructure and transport) throughout Australia
Consulting with and answering technical questions from clients, project managers, and colleagues
Planning and coordinating technical aspects of projects
Supervising and assigning data collection, modelling, post-processing, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of technical results
Writing technical reports
Assisting with the preparation of proposals
Assisting in business development initiatives to support the air quality team
Taking a lead technical role in internal and external project teams to ensure technical excellence and quality of analysis and reporting
Providing technical leadership to improve technical capability and capacity
Contributing to RWDI’s global air quality practice initiatives and strategies, and sharing experiences and knowledge with internationally based colleagues
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are accepting applications from candidates with the following experience:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering or science disciplines
Proven expertise in air quality dispersion modelling (including CALPUFF and AERMOD; GRAL an asset) and meteorological modelling (including TAPM and CALMET; WRF an asset)
Full understanding of the current regulatory/planning framework/technical guidance in NSW, QLD, or WA for air quality assessments
Demonstrated experience in leading air quality projects in NSW, QLD, or WA
Thorough knowledge of a variety of engineering analytical tools, GIS (QGIIS), experience of ERP systems, and MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Proven ability to act as the technical liaison between internal project teams, external clients, and regulators
Candidates should also possess:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong people and team skills
Proven organisational capability, decision making and coordination skills while working on a number of projects
Demonstrated initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities
Demonstrated leadership/mentoring success
An eye for detail and an innate desire to get things right
Persistence to see a job through to conclusion
Aptitude for practical problem-solving and shrewd judgement
Drive to continuously improve processes and enhance efficiency
Aptitude for creating, and contributing to, technical innovation
Ability to travel occasionally
Experience in the following areas would be considered an asset:
Post-graduate degree or doctorate in subjects relevant to the role
Current regulatory/planning framework/technical guidance in other Australian jurisdictions
Working knowledge of programming, for example Python, R, Linux
Professional qualification (e.g. CAQP, CPeng,..)
Membership and participation in air quality associations (e.g. CASANZ) and conferences
Benefits
What We Offer:
An opportunity to redefine possible
Work with a “Top Employer”
Salary range commensurate with experience
Flexible office/homework setting
Proactive and ongoing training, education, and learning opportunities
Health and Wellbeing Allowance Reimbursement (professional subscriptions/fitness equipment)
An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance
If you’re interested in learning more about our company culture, please visit our LinkedIn Life Page.
Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.
About RWDI
RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects — enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we’re a truly global company. For more information, visit rwdi.com and connect on LinkedIn.
We are a values-based organisation, 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 anyone person could alone.
If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organisation and work alongside renowned technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you.
RWDI is seeking an experienced individual with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience to join our global Air Quality team in our Sydney, Brisbane, or Perth office as Senior Consultant.
We are seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our air quality business in New South Wales, Queensland, or Western Australia and expand our team of dedicated air quality professionals. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical excellence, team leadership, and business development skills. As part of this role, you will be responsible for providing holistic consulting services, working collaboratively and seamlessly with experts from other environmental and climatic disciplines within RWDI.
Key Responsibilities
The role includes but is not limited to:
Conducting air quality assessments for a range of sectors (industry, buildings, infrastructure and transport) throughout Australia
Consulting with and answering technical questions from clients, project managers, and colleagues
Planning and coordinating technical aspects of projects
Supervising and assigning data collection, modelling, post-processing, analysis, interpretation, and documentation of technical results
Writing technical reports
Assisting with the preparation of proposals
Assisting in business development initiatives to support the air quality team
Taking a lead technical role in internal and external project teams to ensure technical excellence and quality of analysis and reporting
Providing technical leadership to improve technical capability and capacity
Contributing to RWDI’s global air quality practice initiatives and strategies, and sharing experiences and knowledge with internationally based colleagues
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are accepting applications from candidates with the following experience:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering or science disciplines
Proven expertise in air quality dispersion modelling (including CALPUFF and AERMOD; GRAL an asset) and meteorological modelling (including TAPM and CALMET; WRF an asset)
Full understanding of the current regulatory/planning framework/technical guidance in NSW, QLD, or WA for air quality assessments
Demonstrated experience in leading air quality projects in NSW, QLD, or WA
Thorough knowledge of a variety of engineering analytical tools, GIS (QGIIS), experience of ERP systems, and MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
Proven ability to act as the technical liaison between internal project teams, external clients, and regulators
Candidates should also possess:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong people and team skills
Proven organisational capability, decision making and coordination skills while working on a number of projects
Demonstrated initiative, independent problem-solving methods/capabilities
Demonstrated leadership/mentoring success
An eye for detail and an innate desire to get things right
Persistence to see a job through to conclusion
Aptitude for practical problem-solving and shrewd judgement
Drive to continuously improve processes and enhance efficiency
Aptitude for creating, and contributing to, technical innovation
Ability to travel occasionally
Experience in the following areas would be considered an asset:
Post-graduate degree or doctorate in subjects relevant to the role
Current regulatory/planning framework/technical guidance in other Australian jurisdictions
Working knowledge of programming, for example Python, R, Linux
Professional qualification (e.g. CAQP, CPeng,..)
Membership and participation in air quality associations (e.g. CASANZ) and conferences
Benefits
What We Offer:
An opportunity to redefine possible
Work with a “Top Employer”
Salary range commensurate with experience
Flexible office/homework setting
Proactive and ongoing training, education, and learning opportunities
Health and Wellbeing Allowance Reimbursement (professional subscriptions/fitness equipment)
An abundance of career paths and opportunities to advance
If you’re interested in learning more about our company culture, please visit our LinkedIn Life Page.
Thank you in advance for your application. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
RWDI endorses and practices the principles of equal opportunity employment. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process.
About RWDI
RWDI is a leading climate and performance engineering firm that has been helping clients tackle complex engineering challenges in the built environment for more than 50 years. With deep technical expertise, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects — enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency. Our extensive technical services span every project stage to help maximize performance while minimizing environmental impact. With a team of more than 800 engineers, scientists, and sustainability specialists in more than 30 offices across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, we’re a truly global company. For more information, visit rwdi.com and connect on LinkedIn.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Air Quality Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Western Australia offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
