Principal, Air Quality and Climate Change Consultant

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 112,200 - 168,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional to lead air quality and climate change services in California. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in air quality regulations and project management. Responsibilities include managing projects, mentoring staff, and developing new business opportunities. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with advanced degrees preferred. The organization offers a range of benefits including health plans and a comprehensive wellness program.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of professional air quality experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of air quality services.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Mentor and coach employees in various roles.

Skills

Air quality models knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Project management

Collaboration

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve.

Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery and growth of air quality and climate change services for Stantec's US West Region.
• Provide technical direction on air quality and climate change projects including understanding regulatory language and issues, framing the problems, prioritizing risks, and designing solutions.
• Serve as a technical resource on air quality permitting and compliance programs under NSR, PSD, Title V, state, and local regulations.
• Manage project budgets, scope, and schedule.
• Drive quality and innovation in all projects.
• Lead client and/or agency project meetings.
• Pursue opportunities and prepare proposals for air quality and climate change services, dispersion modeling, health risk assessments, and energy analysis.
• Supervise technical staff for task delivery.
• Interface with representatives of other Stantec technical disciplines and business lines to facilitate cross selling of services.
• Mentor and coach employees in different professional roles and career streams, within standard practice and company guidelines.
• Assist in the recruitment of staff.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• As a Senior Seller-doer, you will identify and develop new opportunities, prepare compelling technical proposals, and assume an active leadership role in cultivating new business with both new and existing clients. Ability to exercise independent judgement to resolve complex problems, analyze issues, interpret information, and select methods and solutions.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts.
• Work effectively and collaboratively with project teams, employees, management, contractors, and consultants in a professional setting.
• High level knowledge of air quality models, including CalEEMod, EMFAC, OFFROAD, CALINE4, AERMOD, CAL3QHCR, ISCST3, AERSCREEN and SCREEN3.
• High level knowledge of local, state, and federal air quality rules and regulations including district regulatory programs, the federal Clean Air Act, and greenhouse gas regulations.
• Direct experience with the rules, programs and permitting landscape of air districts in your local geography.
• High level knowledge of air quality impact analyses, health risk assessment methodologies, and greenhouse gas analyses.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment and handle multiple assignments simultaneously, adhering to project budgets and schedules is essential.
• Strong MS Office computer skills; advanced understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, and Access. VBA experience is a plus.
• Position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, good organization skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, and a passion for high quality of work.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Driver's License.

Education and Credentials

A minimum of 15 years of professional air quality experience.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field. Advanced degrees and professional registration are strongly preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas $112,200.00 - $168,300.00 Annually

• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA areas $120,400.00 - $180,500.00 Annually

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location & Organization

Primary Location: United States | CA | Los Angeles
Organization: BC‑1858 EnvSvcs‑US West S California
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 20/02/2026 07:02:45
Req ID: 1004440

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.