Quandary Consultants seek a dynamic leader to expand our Air Quality program. This role involves leading the growth and development of our Air Quality program, cultivating client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, providing technical expertise and oversight, while being an effective people leader and fostering our culture of continuous improvement, personal growth, and accountability, in line with the “Quandary Way.” The ideal candidate will have a blend of leadership skills, solid financial and business acumen, technical expertise in air quality, with a desire to work in an exciting and dynamic work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading all team members within the Air Quality Program

• Responsible for ensuring direct reports are leading those that they manage effectively and in line with Quandary policies and procedures

• Responsible for continuously evaluating resource needs and collaborating with HR to hire technical or management team members when necessary to foster growth

• Responsible for delegating work, ensuring efficient workflow to the appropriate team members to both their direct reports and all those in the program

• Responsible for mentoring and training direct reports and all those who are in the program when necessary

• Responsible for timely performance reviews for direct reports ensuring they are doing the same for theirs per Quandary’s policies and procedures

Leadership Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the Air Quality Program, including our permitting and compliance group and air monitoring program, overseeing day-to-day operations and strategic direction

• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic growth plan for the Air Quality program to align with Quandary’s objectives. Ensure the financial viability of strategic growth decisions with assistance and oversight from the Sr. Operations Director, Finance Director, and Owners

• Accountable for utilization, billing rates, revenue growth, and gross margins

• Evaluate, improve, and implement/update internal program tools, processes, procedures, for effective and efficient project execution

• Develop and maintain client relationships, understanding their unique needs to propose creative consulting solutions

• Actively develop new business opportunities outside of current clientele and assist Quandary overall by cross selling our other services to existing and potential clients

• Proactively seek out and participate in trade and professional associations to support networking and business development

• Stay current with industry trends

• Ensure project timelines and deployments are effectively managed and maintained

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental compliance in all job aspects

• Monitor federal, state, and local air quality regulations and rulemakings

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong leadership presence with leadership philosophies in line with Quandary Mission Statement

• Experience scaling and leading through growth

• Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to teach, mentor, support, and provide clear expectations to direct reports

• Efficient and effective at determining creative solutions to problems

• Desire to continue to learn and grow with the company, holding yourself accountable

• Team player; easy to work with, receptive to feedback, and open to constructive criticism from both company leadership and those you are leading in the program while putting the needs of the program above your own

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced and challenging environment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite

• Valid driver’s license and proven safe driving record

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental or chemical engineering, or related field

• 15+ years of experience in technical air quality consulting, regulatory, or private industry

• 5+ years of effective leadership and managerial experience, leading and mentoring a team of direct reports, preferably with multiple layers of management

• 10+ years of proven experience effectively managing projects, meeting budgets, and being the main point of communication for client contact

• Experience interpreting complex state and federal regulations to determine applicability to varying client facilities and scenarios

• Familiarity with oil and gas equipment, operational practices, field environment, technical and engineering terms related to these practices

• Advanced degree, leadership accreditations or course completions, and strategic planning experience a plus.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Standing and/or sitting for prolonged periods of time

• Inclement weather when field visits are required

• Occasional travel may be required, including an overnight stay

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. 

Expected Salary: $165,000.00 - $195,000.00 DOE

Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Bonus Potential: Annual performance-based bonus
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40+ hours per week
Work Location: Denver, CO: Reliably commute to Denver office daily
Application Deadline: Will remain open until April 24, 2026, or position is filled

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, vision, dental)

• FSA and HSA options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) matching

If you have these skills and an environmental background and are interested in working for a dynamic environmental services company, we look forward to hearing from you! You can apply by visiting Quandary job opportunities.



Quandary Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Quandary is a full-service environmental consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2016 Quandary has quickly become a top choice for clients in the construction, Oil & Gas, renewable energy, electric utility, and government sectors. We provide environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, air quality, remediation, weed management, stormwater management, and other environmental services to clients throughout the country.

This position will support various new and existing air quality permitting and compliance Oil and Gas projects like preparation of emission inventories, permit application development, regulatory review, compliance recordkeeping, greenhouse gas reporting, air monitoring, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform air compliance and permitting tasks.

• Conduct air emissions calculations for permitting, emissions inventories, annual compliance reporting, and greenhouse gas reports.

• Conduct peer review of teammates’ calculations and reports, providing constructive feedback.

• Prepare and submit air permit applications to state and federal agencies.

• Utilize emissions modeling software.

• Become proficient in state, federal, tribal, and local air compliance and permitting regulations and assist clients in implementing operational and reporting requirements.

• Periodic short-duration day trips to client field sites to conduct site inspections and support air monitoring programs may be required.

• At times, overnight client work may be required, but is not expected.

• Assist in preparation, deployment, and all sampling aspects of air monitoring activities.

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental compliance in all job aspects.

• Provide guidance to clients for site design/operations to ensure compliance with regulations.

• Act as a liaison between clients and regulatory agencies.

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify safety risks, analyze data, and develop effective solutions.

Key Capabilities/Skills:

• Professional demeanor and experience writing technical reports.

• Have strong attention to detail and able to follow specific directions on tasks.

• Must be a team player, receptive to feedback and open to constructive criticism.

• Capable of managing projects, meeting budgets, and being the main point of communication for client contact.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft excel, including use of pivot tables.

• Valid driver’s license and proven safe driving record.

• Strong understanding of air quality compliance requirements in Colorado for oil and gas, COGCC and CDPHE.

• Experience with clean air act (NSPS OOOO, OOOOa, KKKK, JJJJ, KKK, VV, VVa, GG).

• Familiarity with oil and gas equipment, operational practices, field environment and technical and engineering terms related to these practices.

• Ability to read complex state and federal regulations to determine applicability to varying client facilities and scenarios.

• Monitor federal, state, and local air quality regulations and rulemakings.

• Participate in trade and professional associations to support the above responsibilities.

• Demonstrates initiative by appropriately taking charge of situations.

• Strong verbal skills and ability to lead meetings with staff on air quality permitting and compliance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field required.

• 3-8+ years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance, environmental consulting, or a related field.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Inclement weather conditions may exist during fieldwork.

• Occasional travel including overnight stay.

Expected Salary: $80,000-$110,000 DOE.
Job Type: Full-time Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week, schedule dictated by client needs
Work Location: Denver, CO
Application Deadline: May 16, 2026 or until position is filled

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, vision, dental)

• FSA and HSA options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) matching

• 30 day paid sabbatical at 5 years of employment

• Discretionary end of year bonus

If you have these skills and an environmental background and are interested in working for a dynamic environmental services company, we look forward to hearing from you. You can apply by visiting Quandary job opportunities.

Quandary Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran

Quandary is a full-service environmental consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2016 Quandary has quickly become a top choice for clients in the construction, oil & gas, renewable energy, electric utility, and government sectors. We provide environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, air quality, remediation, weed management, stormwater management, and other environmental services to clients throughout the country.

Environmental Field Technician will support field staff with environmental screening, sampling, analysis, and evaluation of site conditions. Works with subcontractors and others to support and guide site work. Evaluates sample results in support of site recommendations and to maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Independently and collaboratively conduct fieldwork in remote and urban locations, including active construction sites with minimal supervision.

• Project preparation including sample preparation, decontamination procedures, rent/procure equipment and materials, troubleshoot/repair, and equipment calibration.

• Conduct soil and groundwater sampling for Site Assessment and Remediation programs.

• Actively participate in safety programs and support a safe work culture.

• Collect detailed, accurate, scientific field data and write detailed soil descriptions.

• Observe and evaluate environmental conditions.

• Ability to operate sampling equipment and field screening equipment.

• Oversee the installation of groundwater monitoring wells.

• Interpret and manage spatial data using ESRI products, Google Earth, or similar platforms.

• Organize and manage data from fieldwork and ensure data is complete and accurate.

• Perform basic calculations and data evaluation.

• Prepare, maintain, and present reports and records.

• Other duties as assigned.

Key Capabilities/Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to request assistance when needed

• Teachable, fast learning, and willing to learn new skills

• Enjoy working with a diverse team

• Ability to pass background and pre-employment drug testing

• Valid drivers license with safe driving record

• Broad knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations

• Comfortable with fieldwork

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, or related field, not required.

• Transferable experience: construction, mechanical, laboratory, environmental, field science, etc.

• 0-2 years of consulting experience preferred

• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred

• CPR/AED certification preferred

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Travel daily for field work, with occasional overnight stays (up to 20%)

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Working outdoors and in inclement weather conditions

• Standing/sitting for long periods of time

• Walking long distance

• Lifting heavy objects, include weight maximums (i.e., up to 50 lbs.)

• Repetitive tasks that are physically demanding

• Working around heavy equipment

• Working in and around open excavations

• Work using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Controlled working conditions in and around impacted media

Expected Salary: $27.00 - $31.00 DOE.
Job Type: Full-time Hourly
Schedule: Monday – Friday, Minimum of 40 per week
Work Location: Denver, CO: Reliably commute to Denver office daily
Application Deadline: accepting application until 4/24/2026 or until position is filled

Benefits:

• Health Insurance (Medical, vision, dental)

• FSA and HSA options

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) matching

If you have these skills and an environmental background and are interested in working for a dynamic environmental services company, we look forward to hearing from you! You can apply by visiting Quandary job opportunities.


Quandary Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Quandary Consultants LLC is looking for an Environmental Field Technician to join our growing team of diverse professionals for seasonal work between May 1, 2026, through August 31, 2026, with potential to extend employment permanently. Quandary is a full-service environmental and regulatory consulting firm based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2016 Quandary has quickly become a top choice for clients in the construction, oil & gas, renewable energy, electric utility, and government sectors. We provide environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, air quality, remediation, weed management, stormwater management, and other environmental services to clients throughout the country

This position will be part of Quandary Consultants’ Natural Resources Team. The position will perform natural resource fieldwork and assist in report writing. This includes field surveys and assessments for wildlife, native/non-native vegetation, wetlands, and surface waters. In addition, the position will perform noxious weed and wildlife management mapping and treatment. The position is primarily composed of local and overnight fieldwork and a mix of report writing. Overnight fieldwork occurs on average one or more times a month, depending on project schedules. The ideal candidate will have experience in a variety of disciplines, and a willingness to learn new skills and disciplines.


Duties/Responsibilities:

• Independently and collaboratively conduct natural resources and environmental fieldwork in remote and urban locations, including active construction and sites with active operations;

• Conduct desktop assessments and field surveys for wildlife and vegetation, and assess potential wetlands and other Waters of the U.S. and Waters of the State;

• Collect detailed, accurate scientific field data for multiple wildlife species, vegetation, habitats (migratory birds, eagle nests and roosts, burrowing owls, prairie dogs, etc.), and environmental resources (e.g. groundwater, surface water, soils, wetlands);

• Collect and manage data using ESRI software, Arc GIS Field Maps (Survey 123), Google Earth, or similar platforms during field work.

• Perform noxious weed and wildlife management surveys and treatments;

• Draft project specific client deliverables including memos, reports, and/or maps for internal review following Quandary templates;

• Perform environmental sampling and inspections for various environmental programs; 

• Actively participate in safety programs and support a safe work culture;

• Other duties as assigned.

Other duties supporting Quandary programs:

• Collect soil and groundwater samples according to established protocol and regulations;

• Oversee the installation of groundwater monitoring wells;

• Collect baseline water quality samples, and create and submit agency filings;

• Perform environmental sampling and inspections for various environmental programs; 

• Other duties as assigned.

Key Capabilities/Skills:

• Ability to travel to remote locations alone with minimal supervision;

• Teachable, fast learning, and willing to learn new skillsets;

• Willing to attend internal and external environmental training courses, as assigned;

• Demonstrated scientific and/or technical writing experience;

• Exhibit strong field identification skills and knowledge of MBTA, raptor, and eagle biology;

• Experienced plant identification – native, wetland, and noxious weed species;

• Possess and apply strong problem-solving skills;

• Enjoy working with a diverse team;

• Keen attention to detail;

• Exhibit a positive attitude on a daily basis;

• Possess and maintain valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biological or environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or related field;

• 1-3 years of environmental/consulting experience;

• Maintain or obtain Qualified Supervisor certifications for Colorado Department of Agriculture and other specific QS disciplines as required (Rangeland Pest Management, Outdoor Vert Control, etc.);

• Possess working knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements (e.g., ESA, NEPA, CWA, MBTA, BGEPA);

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Fieldwork provides the opportunity to work in a variety of field conditions from very cold to very hot. Some days may require long hours driving to project sites. Some project sites may require staff to hike several miles to get to project locations with equipment and may be in rugged terrain and potentially occur in adverse weather conditions.  

• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs.;

• Standing for prolonged periods of time;

• Repetitive tasks that are physically demanding.

Expected Salary: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour, DOE
Job Type: Seasonal Full-time Hourly between May 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026
Schedule: Monday – Friday, minimum 40 hours a week, schedule dictated by client needs
Work Location: Denver, CO: Reliably commute to Denver office daily
Application close date: April 30, 2026 or until position is filled

Education/Experience:

· Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biological or environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, or related field;

· 1-5 years of environmental/consulting experience;

· Maintain or obtain Qualified Supervisor certifications for Colorado Department of Agriculture and other specific QS disciplines as required (Rangeland Pest Management, Outdoor Vert Control, etc.);

· Possess working knowledge of relevant Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements (e.g., ESA, NEPA, CWA, MBTA, BGEPA);

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
Fieldwork provides the opportunity to work in a variety of field conditions from very cold to very hot. Some days may require long hours driving to project sites. Some project sites may require staff to hike several miles to get to project locations with equipment and may be in rugged terrain and potentially occur in adverse weather conditions.  

• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs.;

• Standing for prolonged periods of time;

• Repetitive tasks that are physically demanding.

Expected Salary: $25.00 – $28.00 per hour, DOE
Job Type: Seasonal Full-time Hourly
Schedule: Monday – Friday, minimum 40 hours a week, schedule dictated by client needs
Work Location: Denver, CO: Reliably commute to Denver office daily
Application close date: April 30, 2026 or until position is filled

Benefits:

·         Paid time off

·         Paid Holidays

If you have these skills and an environmental background and are interested in working for a dynamic environmental services company, we look forward to hearing from you. You can apply by visiting Quandary job opportunities.




Quandary Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.