Job Details

Prescribed Fire Emissions Engineer

Position Number: 7053826
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Engineering

Prescribed Fire Emissions Engineer

Requisition Number: 70935
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Part Time
Posting Close Date: 06-Apr-2026
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Hannigan Air Quality and Technology Research (HAQ) Lab is seeking a Prescribed Fire Emissions Engineer. This engineer will learn to calibrate and use emissions Pods specifically for emissions assessment for prescribed fires. This is a temporary research position.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The engineer will be working within the broader Hannigan Air Quality and Technology Research (HAQ) Lab. The lab is a dynamic team environment where undergraduate and graduate students from multiple engineering disciplines collaborate to assess and solve air quality problems.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Learning to use HAQ Lab tools and participate in prescribed fire field work.

What We Can Offer

The hire rate for this 75% time position will be $22.50 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

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What We Require

Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering field.

What You Will Need

The applicant should know the basic chemistry of biomass combustion and how to develop and use data analysis tools.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual files:

Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Reference Letter(s): Not confidential; minimum of one letter is required.

For full consideration, please apply by April 6, 2026.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Prescribed-Fire-Emissions-Engineer/70935