Lead Air Quality Engineer: Permitting & Compliance

Hanson Professional Services, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching

Health & well-being plans

Work‑life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Air Quality Engineer to lead permitting projects and provide expert guidance on compliance and modeling. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate applications and regulatory adherence, interface with agencies, and support business development.

The role emphasizes client-focused solutions, technical writing, and mentoring junior staff while staying current with evolving air quality regulations and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, PE preferred or able to obtain within six months.
• 10+ years of air quality permitting and compliance experience in consulting, industrial, or regulatory settings.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state air quality regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience with emission control technologies and risk assessments is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, proposals, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage air quality permitting projects across multidisciplinary teams.
• Conduct air quality assessments and emission inventories for regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review air permit applications with attention to accuracy and regulatory requirements.
• Interface with regulatory agencies for permit negotiations and approvals.
• Provide technical guidance on compliance strategies and modeling to clients.
• Perform air dispersion modeling and risk assessments to evaluate health impacts.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in business development and client presentations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate air quality into broader environmental initiatives.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and help secure repeat business.

Skills

Air quality regulations

Air dispersion modeling

Technical writing

Budgeting & revenue

Project management

Client relationships

Quality control

Team collaboration

Environmental impact

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in engineering

PE license or able to obtain within six months

10+ years of experience in air quality permitting & compliance

Tools

AERMOD

CALPUFF

MOVES

Job description

Hanson Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Air Quality Engineer to lead permitting projects and provide expert guidance on compliance and modeling. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate applications and regulatory adherence, interface with agencies, and support business development.

The role emphasizes client-focused solutions, technical writing, and mentoring junior staff while staying current with evolving air quality regulations and technologies.