Air Quality Specialist

HDR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time away

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Air Quality Specialist to join our Environmental Compliance team in Madison, WI. You will review regulations, develop emission inventories and prepare permit documents while coordinating with regulatory agencies to support permitting projects.

You will analyze data, develop design options, and contribute to delivering air quality solutions on small and larger projects. Travel may be required as projects demand, and you’ll thrive in a collaborative, employee-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Meteorology or closely related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Review federal, state, and local regulations to provide air permit applicability determinations.
• Analyze data provided by clients to develop air emission inventories.
• Prepare air quality permit application documents on behalf of sources, and coordinate between clients and regulatory agencies to assist permitting projects.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of deliverable documents.
• Perform routine technical assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures for calculating potential/actual emissions or estimating air dispersion modeled impacts.
• Work independently on small projects or assist senior personnel on larger air quality projects.

Skills

Strong writing and communication

Microsoft Office

Self-starter

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Meteorology or closely related field

Tools

Dispersion modeling

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

In the role of Air Quality Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• Review federal, state, and local regulations to provide air permit applicability determinations.
• Analyze data provided by clients to develop air emission inventories.
• Prepare air quality permit application documents on behalf of sources, and coordinate between clients and regulatory agencies to assist permitting projects.
• Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of deliverable documents.
• Perform routine technical assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures for calculating potential/actual emissions or estimating air dispersion modeled impacts.
• Work independently on small projects or assist senior personnel on larger air quality projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years of industry experience with consulting or other air quality related work (preference for familiarity with Clean Air Act permitting).
• Experience with air emission calculation methodologies, state-level construction and operating permit programs, PSD, Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, MACT, and CAM regulations a plus but not required.
• Dispersion modeling experience and/or stack testing a plus but not required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Meteorology or closely related field
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• May require the ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Minnesota: $43,880 - $62,685

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Other Locations: United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Industry: Environment/Sciences

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Environmental Compliance

Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affiּative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.