Air Resources Engineer

The Fuels Evaluation Section of the Industrial Strategies Division (ISD) is responsible for developing new fuel pathways and for evaluating fuel pathway applications from fuel producers or their designated consultants. Once the section certifies new fuel pathways, those pathways are available for reporting under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). Fuel pathways provide regulated parties with greater flexibility for complying with the LCFS regulation designed to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuel by twenty percent by 2030. Key activities of the section related to new fuel pathways include reviewing fuel pathway applications for accuracy and completeness, assisting alternative fuel producers with the development of new or modified fuel pathways, and using lifecycle analysis models to develop fuel pathways with broad applicability.

Under the direction of the Air Resources Supervisor I (ARSI), the Air Resources Engineer (ARE) utilizes engineering skills and expertise to review and analyze fuel pathway and project-based crediting applications, performs refinery modelling, and develops lifecycle analysis methodologies, emissions estimates, and documentation for use in the LCFS regulation and other CARB programs. The position requires close interaction and teamwork with other California Air Resources Board (CARB) staff, as well as a variety of internal and external stakeholders, including other CARB divisions, government agencies, policymakers, industry, environmental organizations, and the public. The Air Resources Engineer represents the agency in various joint operations, speak before groups, answer inquiries, and prepare reports and correspondence.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.).  
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.
• Travel may be required in-state and out-of-state for workshops, training and meetings.