Analyst – Air Quality, Greenhouse Gases, and Noise (Mid-to-Senior-Level)

MIG, Inc. is a national firm providing services in environmental planning, design, communications, management, science, and technology. We believe that the environment around us has a profound impact on our lives, and our shared vision is of a world where people, communities, and ecosystems thrive. For over 40 years, MIG has engaged the talents and vitality of top professionals who plan, design, and sustain communities that connect people to the environment and to each other. Our team members are passionate about their work and share a common desire to engage closely with our clients and the communities impacted by our work.

We are seeking a mid or senior-level Analyst with some years of experience to support our growing Air Quality, Climate Change, and Noise practice in one of MIG’s northern or southern California offices (San Jose, Sacramento, Berkeley or Riverside, CA only). The person in this position will have opportunities for growth and will work primarily in MIG’s Planning and Environmental Management Services service area, which provides technical impact assessment services (CEQA and NEPA), environmental compliance support (permitting and mitigation monitoring), and planning services (specific plans, general plans) to cities, counties, colleges and universities, and private sector clients. MIG supports a hybrid work-from-home/remote and in-office schedule, but we encourage in-person work for learning and team-building opportunities.

Responsibilities – What You’ll Accomplish

• Collaborative Teammate: You will work as part of a cross-office, cross-discipline team conducting impact assessments and incorporating goals for healthy communities and environmental protection into the review process. Your colleagues will include not only air quality, climate change, and noise specialists, but experts in other disciplines such as biological resources, landscape architecture, and community planning and engagement.
• Project Work: You will assess potential impacts from site-specific development proposals, as well as larger planning efforts, including Specific Plans and General Plans. You will:
  • document existing environmental conditions in an area, research the laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes that apply to development activities, and evaluate the environmental change that is produced by a project or activity.
  • research and/or collect field data, model environmental changes, and prepare written and numeric evaluations using your technical writing, mathematical computation, and problem-solving skills.
  • prepare air quality, greenhouse gas (GHG) and climate change, energy, and noise impact analyses pursuant to CEQA, NEPA, and other Federal, State, and local regulatory compliance requirements.
  • use technical instruments and software programs to measure and predict ambient noise levels, mass pollutant estimates, and air pollutant dispersion characteristics.
• Project Management and Business Development: You will develop and manage projects commensurate with your experience, including scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and internal and external project communications. You will assist with implementing marketing and business development strategies to grow MIG’s Air Quality, Climate Change, and Noise practice, such as strategic planning, conference attendance, and developing and maintaining client relationships.

MIG works on projects nationwide; some travel, evening, and weekend work will be required for field work, site evaluations or to meet deadlines. MIG encourages a sustainable and healthy work-life balance, and these excess hours can be offset during the week when possible.

Experience and Qualifications for Success – What We’d Like to See

As a successful candidate, you will be able to think critically and creatively, manage time and competing priorities, work as part of a collaborative team, and maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie. In addition, you must have some combination of the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, physics, meteorology, sustainability, or related field demonstrating knowledge of the basic principles of atmospheric science and/or physics of sound transmission (a Master’s degree in a complementary field is a plus).
• You are professional and organized with attention to detail.
• An interest in air quality, energy, climate change/GHG, and noise impact assessments, including means and methods of evaluating and mitigating impacts, with experience working with one or more of the following models / databases / methodology documents:
  • CalEEMod, AERMOD, CALINE, EMFAC, HARP, MOVES OFFROAD, U.S. EPA AP-42, SoundPLAN, RCNM, and/or TNM
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local air quality and climate change laws such as the Clean Air Act, California climate change plans and programs such as the Cap and Trade and the Scoping Plan, and local air agency permitting requirements.
• You have excellent descriptive, technical, and analytical writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize and convey technical information in a clear, concise manner.
• You have reliable personal transportation and can safely handle and responsibly operate sensitive technical instruments in accordance with operating procedures. This includes the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds of equipment across uneven terrain and install equipment above ground surfaces using a ladder.
• You are an adaptable teammate who is willing to pitch in and help others but can also work well independently.
• Software proficiency in Word and Excel, including document editing, formatting, and use of numerical equations.

MIG values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our teams enjoy a flexible work schedule, a rewarding work environment, and a creative atmosphere that allows for professional development and career advancement opportunities while promoting team spirit and genuine camaraderie. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HRA with employer contributions and 401K matching. This is a full-time, hourly position with eligibility for overtime pay. Candidates who wish to be part-time may also be considered. The pay range for this position is $40-$60/hour, commensurate with location, skills, and experience. Candidates will be required to take a skills assessment in conducting presentations, model input and output comprehension, and/or general math.