Air Quality Technical Lead

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,500 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in the United States is seeking an Air Quality Technical Lead to drive technical delivery and business development within our Environment Market. You will lead air quality initiatives, mentor teams, and collaborate with regional leaders to expand services and client engagement.

This senior role requires deep expertise in air modeling, EHSS, and midstream oil & gas exposure, with a proven consulting track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in air quality and EHSS, preferably in consulting.
• Prior air modeling experience required.
• Midstream Oil & Gas industry experience.
• Strong client exposure and relationships across private, public, and federal sectors.
• Proven ability to lead pursuits and projects with internal/external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for air quality and EHSS initiatives in the US Central Region and beyond.
• Collaborate with Environment Market leadership to grow air quality business.
• Support strategy development and client engagement to expand services.
• Build strategic relationships with current and prospective clients and partners.
• Support digital transformation and act as a change agent.
• Represent GHD in industry organizations to raise profile.
• Lead proposal development and pursue opportunities.

Skills

Air quality leadership

Business development

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Agile working

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Air modeling software

Environmental compliance tools

Job description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Who are we looking for?

To drive continued growth of our Environment Market, GHD is seeking an Air Quality Technical Lead to be based out of most GHD locations in the US. This is a technical and business development leadership role and will primarily support the regions Environment Market step‑up program while representing the region as part of the National Air Quality Practice, including business planning, delivery, and support. In addition, the position will support growing external industry awareness and strengthening GHD’s reputation as a leader in the industry. Building from strong market and business development knowledge, this role will lead and drive creative ways to help the US EHS and air compliance markets achieve and maintain market leadership. Beyond the US market, this role will collaborate closely with our Technical Services across the Americas to bring the best of GHD to our clients and the market. In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change. Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come, and you can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Responsibilities

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Assist in supporting the growth of air compliance practice through technical leadership with focus in the US Central Region of the US, but unrestricted geographically
• Collaborate with other GHD leaders in the broader Environment Market to grow the air quality and EHS business
• Collaborate with Americas Technical Service Line leaders in EHS, including air and compliance, to support in growing technical leadership in these practices while driving continued growth in these areas
• Collaborate across all GHD’s end markets, embodying the One‑GHD mindset to the advantage of our clients
• Contribute to digital transformation and be a change leader
• Assist in developing business strategies and initiatives to expand air quality and EHSS services to clients
• Maintain a high profile externally and through membership/attendance in industry organizations, continually increasing contact base
• Formulate and present proactive, strategic approaches to the proposal development process, which leverage the company's capabilities and value proposition
• Establish and develop strategic long‑term relationships with current clients, new clients and prospective teaming partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering or other applicable degree.
• Minimum 15 years of prior experience in the air quality and EHSS market preferably as in the consulting business.
• Prior Air Modeling experience is required
• Midstream Oil & Gas industry experience
• Demonstrated combination of market facing and technical delivery experience
• Client exposure and/or relationships in the private sector, public sector, and federal sector
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, ability to lead pursuits and projects and interact with key internal and external stakeholders
• A focus on driving cultural evolution and ways of working to enable a high-performing, agile, and entrepreneurial team
• Agile self-starter with a proactive, strategic, and creative approach
• Solid organizational skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities at a time

Benefits

• 401K – Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay – Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness benefit – Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs, Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary Range: $170,500.00 – $284,000.00, varies based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.