Environmental Air Quality Modeler

WSP in the U.S.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Environmental Air Quality Modeler to join its Environmental Team in the United States. The role focuses on complex air quality permitting, compliance, and modeling projects for diverse industrial clients nationwide, with a preference for Columbus, Ohio, but open to other US offices.

The candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative environmental solutions, support critical infrastructure projects, and guide clients through evolving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Meteorology.
• Experience in air quality permitting and modeling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support air quality permitting, compliance, and regulatory projects for industrial clients.
• Prepare NSR, PSD, and other air permit applications.
• Conduct air dispersion modeling analyses using AERMOD and other platforms.
• Perform emissions calculations and inventories for regulatory analyses.
• Prepare regulatory reports (semi-annual, annual).
• Interpret air quality regulations and provide client guidance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental solutions.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budgets; mentor staff.

Skills

Air quality modeling

Project management

Client communication

Regulatory interpretation

Mentor junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

AERMOD

Regulatory modeling tools

Job description

This OpportunityAt WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We are seeking an experienced

Job Description

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We are seeking an experienced Environmental Air Quality Modeler to join our growing Environmental Team. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex air quality permitting, compliance, and modeling projects for a diverse portfolio of industrial clients throughout the United States.
The role is preferably based in our Columbus, Ohio office; however, qualified candidates may be located in any WSP office across the United States. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams nationwide to deliver innovative environmental solutions, support critical infrastructure and industrial development projects, and help clients navigate an evolving regulatory landscape.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in air quality permitting and modeling, sound project management skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service while helping shape sustainable outcomes for our communities and environment.

Your Impact

• Lead and support air quality permitting, compliance, and regulatory projects for industrial clients.
• Prepare and review New Source Review (NSR), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), and other air permit applications.
• Conduct air dispersion modeling analyses using tools such as AERMOD and other applicable modeling platforms.
• Perform emissions calculations, emissions inventories, and air regulatory analyses.
• Prepare semi-annual, annual, and other regulatory compliance reports.
• Interpret federal, state, and local air quality regulations and provide strategic guidance to clients.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality environmental solutions.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring technical excellence.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and trusted technical support.
• Support business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of new project opportunities.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the continued growth and development of the Air Quality practice.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Meteor