Air Quality Specialist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR in Minneapolis is seeking an Air Quality Specialist to review regulations, develop air emission inventories, and prepare permit documents for sources, coordinating with regulatory agencies throughout permitting projects.

You will analyze data for design options, perform dispersion modeling-related tasks, and support small projects or assist senior staff. A Bachelor’s in an environmental field, strong writing and teamwork skills, and travel flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Meteorology or closely related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong writing and communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Commitment to 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

Writing skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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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 BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.

What We BelieveHDR 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 CommitmentAs 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.

Primary Location

United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Aug 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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