Managing Consultant or Senior Managing Consultant, Air Quality

Ramboll; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 115,500 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive compensation

Strong health & retirement plans

Job summary

Ramboll is seeking a Managing Consultant in Air and Climate to lead technical solutions for air quality projects in St. Louis, MO. The role includes permitting, compliance, emissions estimation, and modeling, with mentorship of junior staff and direct client exposure.

Qualified candidates have 9+ years in air quality consulting, strong project management, and proficiency with AERMOD, Excel, Python, and regulatory interpretation. A PE is a plus, and US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or related physical science; PE a plus.
• 9+ years of air quality consulting experience including permitting, compliance, and modeling.
• Proven project management experience with scope, schedule, budget, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with client relationship management and business development.
• Strong understanding of air pollution control technologies and dispersion modeling tools (AERMOD).
• Experience interpreting federal/state air regulations (Clean Air Act programs).
• Advanced Excel skills; programming experience (Python, R); databases.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead on complex air quality projects and supervise consultant staff.
• Interpret local, state, and federal regulations focusing on air compliance.
• Maintain client relationships and manage deliverables to high quality standards.
• Prepare air quality permit applications and environmental reports across multiple industries.
• Estimate emissions and conduct engineering evaluations of air sources.

Skills

AERMOD

Python

R

Excel

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Client relationships

Mentoring

Business development

Communication

Education

B.S./M.S. in Chemical/Environmental/Mechanical Eng or Atmospheric Science or related physical science

Tools

AERMOD

Python

R

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries with thousands of experts working across 70 offices in the Americas. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Job Description

Location: St. Louis, MO.

Our Managing Consultant in Air and Climate will lead technical solutions for air quality projects, including permitting, regulatory compliance, emissions estimation, and modeling.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serving as the technical lead, overseeing consultant-level staff on complex air quality projects
• Critically reviewing and interpreting local, state, and federal environmental regulations, with a focus on air compliance
• Maintaining client relationships and managing deliverables to meet client needs efficiently and to the highest quality
• Preparing air quality permit applications and environmental reports across a range of complexity levels and for a range of industry types
• Estimating emissions and conducting engineering evaluations of air pollution sources

About You

Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Atmospheric Science, or related physical science with strong quantitative coursework. PE certification a plus
• 9+ years of air quality consulting experience, including air permitting, compliance, and/or air dispersion modeling
• Demonstrated project management experience, including proposal development, managing scope, schedule, budgets, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience with client relationship management, and business development efforts
• Strong understanding of air pollution control technologies and air dispersion modeling tools (e.g., AERMOD)
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state air regulations, including Clean Air Act programs (e.g., NSR/PSD, Title V, NSPS and NESHAP); multi-state experience desirable
• Demonstrated experience preparing air permit applications, including NSR/PSD and Title V, encompassing emissions calculations, regulatory applicability analysis, application preparation, and agency coordination through permit issuance
• Proven ability to communicate technical information effectively to clients, regulators, and stakeholders, including presentations and regulatory interactions
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with programming (e.g., Python, R), databases
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff in technical and consulting
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship available.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to lead complex, high-impact air quality projects across the U.S.
• Exposure to complex, multi-state regulatory environments across diverse industries
• Exposure to innovative tools and approaches, including generative AI, to enhance air quality modeling, permitting workflows, and data analysis
• Direct exposure to clients and regulators, with meaningful responsibility in technical decision-making and project delivery
• Clear growth path, with opportunities to advance into technical leadership, project management, or client-facing roles
• Hands‑on development in advanced regulatory strategy, emissions analysis, and air quality tools, including dispersion modeling
• Collaborative team environment with experienced practitioners who actively mentor and support your development
• Flexible work arrangements to support productivity and work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including generous Paid Time Off and strong health and retirement plans
• The stability and long-term perspective of a foundation-owned company

Salary Transparency Statement

Base salary range: $115,500-$160,000 per year. Pay may vary by location and experience. Additional compensation may include bonus, overtime, etc. The position may be eligible for other forms of compensation and a comprehensive benefits package supports well-being, professional development, and work-life balance.

EEO Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.