Air Quality Program Lead — Permits, Modeling & Strategy

WSP in the U.S.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks an experienced Air Quality Project Manager to join our Environmental Team. Based in Columbus, OH preferred, but candidates from other US offices considered; you will lead air permitting, regulatory compliance, and atmospheric modeling for industrial and infrastructure clients nationwide.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and risks; mentor staff; and develop new business with key accounts. Strong experience with AERMOD/CALPUFF and regulatory agencies is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in air quality permitting, dispersion modeling, regulatory compliance, and environmental consulting.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, scope, schedule, budget, and profitability.
• Strong expertise in PSD, NSR, Title V permitting, emissions inventories and compliance evaluations.
• Advanced experience using AERMOD and CALPUFF.
• Extensive experience with environmental regulatory agencies.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and mentoring staff.
• Strong business development, proposal preparation, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead air quality permitting, compliance, and modeling projects for industrial clients nationwide.
• Manage project scope, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, resources, QA, and risk.
• Serve as senior reviewer and SME for air quality analyses and permit applications.
• Provide guidance on NSR, PSD, Title V and state permitting programs.
• Act as primary client relationship manager for key accounts.
• Lead business development, client engagement, and proposal development.
• Collaborate with national and regional leadership on growth initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers, scientists, meteorologists, and PMs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across lines for integrated solutions.
• Represent WSP before regulatory agencies and professional associations.

Skills

Air quality permitting

Air dispersion modeling

Regulatory compliance

Environmental consulting

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AERMOD

CALPUFF

Job description

WSP USA seeks an experienced Air Quality Project Manager to join our Environmental Team. Based in Columbus, OH preferred, but candidates from other US offices considered; you will lead air permitting, regulatory compliance, and atmospheric modeling for industrial and infrastructure clients nationwide.

You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and risks; mentor staff; and develop new business with key accounts. Strong experience with AERMOD/CALPUFF and regulatory agencies is essential.