Senior Air Quality Leader & Business Development Scientist

Jobtailor; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

INTERA is seeking an accomplished Senior Air Quality professional to lead business development and deliver complex air quality projects for mining, industrial, and other environmental clients in Colorado. You will scope projects, develop proposals, manage budgets, and provide senior technical expertise in permitting, regulatory compliance, and dispersion modeling.

You will build client relationships, represent INTERA at industry events, mentor engineers, and help shape the growth of our Air

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a related field required.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client development, or growth of consulting services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex technical and regulatory issues to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong technical understanding of air quality regulations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities aligned with INTERA’s capabilities and strategic goals
• Lead project scoping, proposal development, budgeting, and execution
• Develop and expand INTERA’s reputation and brand within the air quality services market
• Lead and manage complex, high-profile air quality projects for mining, industrial, and other environmental clients
• Provide senior technical expertise in air quality permitting, regulatory compliance, and air dispersion modeling
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local air quality regulations to develop practical, defensible client solutions
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients as a trusted technical advisor
• Represent INTERA at professional organizations, industry conferences, scientific meetings, and external events
• Collaborate with technical staff and project managers across INTERA’s Mining and Environmental Line of Business
• Mentor and develop engineers and scientists
• Review technical work products and ensure deliverables meet quality and technical excellence standards
• Interact directly with regulatory agencies and participate in permitting and compliance discussions on behalf of clients
• Serve as an expert witness in administrative proceedings, hearings, or litigation as appropriate
• Help shape the growth, capabilities, and strategic direction of INTERA’s Air Quality Services practice

Skills

Air Quality Permitting

Regulatory Compliance

Business Development

Air Dispersion Modeling

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or related field

Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

AERMOD

ISC-PRIME

Job description

INTERA is seeking an accomplished Senior Air Quality professional to lead business development and deliver complex air quality projects for mining, industrial, and other environmental clients in Colorado. You will scope projects, develop proposals, manage budgets, and provide senior technical expertise in permitting, regulatory compliance, and dispersion modeling.

You will build client relationships, represent INTERA at industry events, mentor engineers, and help shape the growth of our Air