Senior Air Quality Consultant (Project Manager) TX

ckassociates; North Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned firm

Mentorship and professionaldevelopment

Job summary

CK Associates in The Woodlands, TX, seeks a Senior Air Quality Consultant to lead complex permitting and compliance projects for industrial clients. You will mentor professionals, manage budgets, and grow client relationships in an employee-owned firm that values collaboration and technical excellence.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of air quality consulting experience, strong regulatory knowledge (NSR, PSD, NNSR, NSPS, Title V), and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience focused on air quality.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Proven success managing complex permitting and compliance projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead air quality permitting and compliance projects from proposal through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, invoicing, and overall project performance.
• Prepare and review complex permitting applications, compliance reports, technical memoranda, and regulatory correspondence.
• Provide technical expertise on NSR, PSD, NNSR, NSPS, Emissions inventories, and air regulations.
• Develop emissions calculations and evaluate air pollution control technologies.
• Build strong relationships with clients by serving as a trusted environmental advisor.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including TCEQ and EPA.
• Mentor junior consultants through technical review and project guidance.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities with existing clients and preparing proposals.
• Stay engaged with industry developments through organizations such as A&WMA and TCEQ workgroups.

Skills

Air quality permitting

NSR

PSD

NNSR

NSPS

Title V

Emissions inventories

Emissions calculations

Project management

Client relationship development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

Are you an experienced air quality consultant looking for the opportunity to lead challenging projects, mentor talented professionals, and grow client relationships without the bureaucracy of a large consulting firm?

CK is seeking an experienced Senior Air Quality Consultant to join our growing team in The Woodlands, Texas. In this role, you'll lead complex permitting and compliance projects for industrial clients while serving as a trusted technical advisor and project manager. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside highly respected technical professionals in an employee-owned firm that values collaboration, technical excellence, and long-term client relationships.

Whether your expertise is in refineries, petrochemical facilities, natural gas, manufacturing, or other industrial operations, we're looking for someone who enjoys solving challenging environmental problems and helping clients navigate complex regulations.

What You’ll Do

• Lead air quality permitting and compliance projects from proposal through completion.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, invoicing, and overall project performance.
• Prepare and review complex permitting applications, compliance reports, technical memoranda, and regulatory correspondence.
• Provide technical expertise on:
• New Source Review (NSR)
• Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
• Nonattainment NSR (NNSR)
• New Source Performance Standards (NSPS)
• Emissions inventories
• Federal and Texas air quality regulations
• Develop emissions calculations and evaluate air pollution control technologies.
• Build strong relationships with clients by serving as a trusted environmental advisor.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including TCEQ and EPA.
• Mentor junior consultants through technical review, project guidance, and professional development.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities with existing clients, preparing proposals, and participating in client meetings.
• Stay engaged with industry developments through organizations such as A&WMA and TCEQ workgroups.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience focused on air quality.
• Proven success managing complex permitting and compliance projects.
• Strong experience with:
• NSR
• PSD
• NNSR
• NSPS
• Title V permitting and compliance
• Air emissions inventories
• Emissions calculations
• Experience supporting industrial clients in refining, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, natural gas, power generation, or other industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of Texas air permitting regulations, including PBRs and standard permits.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring technical staff.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to meet all Drug & Alcohol, Health & Safety, and Security requirements, including eligibility to access industrial facilities.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings and project work.

Why Join Us?

We’re not just offering a job, we’re offering a career path with purpose. You’ll be part of a respected, employee-owned firm where your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your work makes a real difference. Best of all, you will be part of a supportive team and work in a value-driven culture, on projects that keep you engaged and challenged.