Project Engineer- Air Quality

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with employer stock

Paid time off

Life and disability plans

Professional development opportunities

Work/Life flexibility

Job summary

Weston Solutions, Inc. in Austin, TX seeks a senior environmental engineer to lead air quality permitting initiatives across multiple states. The role blends technical analysis with regulatory compliance and client engagement.

You will prepare permit applications, perform emissions calculations, and model dispersion using AERMOD and CALPUFF. You will mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvements in air quality services while staying current with evolving regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed PE preferred.
• 8–15 years of air quality permitting experience.
• Experience working with state and local air agencies; multi-state experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support air quality permitting in multiple states.
• Perform emissions calculations, engineering analyses, and evaluations of control equipment performance.
• Prepare modeling protocols and conduct air dispersion modeling using AERMOD/CALPUFF.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate progress with clients and teams.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to service improvements.
• Stay current on environmental regulations and best practices.

Skills

PE license

Air quality permitting

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AERMOD

CALPUFF

Job description

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Location: Austin, TX

Expected Outcomes:

• Prepare and support air quality permitting in multiple states, including PSD, NNSR, Title V, synthetic minor, and true minor permits.
• Perform emissions calculations, engineering analyses, and evaluations of control equipment performance and operating parameters.
• Prepare modeling protocols for agency approval and conduct air dispersion modeling using AERMOD, CALPUFF, and screening tools.
• Analyze and validate technical data, resolving discrepancies to produce accurate, review-ready results and reports, including stack test reports.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation and deliverables within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and constraints proactively with internal teams and clients.
• Deliver high-quality, compliant technical work products aligned with regulatory and client expectations.
• Foster relationships between clients and regulatory agencies in multiple states.
• Contribute to team performance and continuous improvement of air quality services.
• Support environmental compliance across multiple media, including SPCC, stormwater, EPCRA Tier II/TRI, and hazardous waste.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Stay current on environmental regulations, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Support environmental compliance across multiple media, including SPCC, stormwater, EPCRA Tier II/TRI, and hazardous waste.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE), preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university.
• 8-15 years of experience in air quality permitting and environmental compliance.
• Experience in preparing air permit applications, with Title V experience preferred.
• Experience working with state and local air agencies, with multi-state experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of air permitting regulations, emissions calculations, and control technologies.
• Proficiency in air dispersion modeling tools such as AERMOD and CALPUFF is preferred.
• Working knowledge of multi-media environmental compliance programs, including SPCC, stormwater, EPCRA Tier II/TRI, and hazardous waste.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to technical accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with the ability to support and mentor junior team members.

We fully invest in our people:Weston provides a generous,comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.