Senior Air Quality Project Lead: Permitting & Compliance

WSP in the U.S.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Air Quality Project Manager to lead air quality permitting and compliance projects across multiple Texas offices, including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and El Paso. The role emphasizes client interaction, regulatory strategy, and technical leadership within the Earth & Environment Team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of air permitting experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of air permitting and compliance experience, preferably in Texas.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience interpreting and developing compliance strategies for State and Federal air quality regulations.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.
• Valid State driver’s license.
• Experience with electric generation and/or cement manufacturing air permitting (Texas preferred).
• Familiarity with air dispersion modeling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for air quality permitting and environmental support projects.
• Manage projects and tasks related to air quality permitting and compliance services.
• Advise clients on federal and state air quality regulatory applicability and compliance strategies.
• Interface with state agencies and the EPA on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues, external consultants, and legal teams to support air quality needs.
• Maintain updates on regulatory changes and communicate implications to clients.
• Participate in public meetings and hearings for clients.
• Calculate emissions and evaluate air emissions control technologies.
• Perform QA/QC of technical work products.
• Mentor and support the professional development of staff.
• Support business development through client engagement and events.
• Contribute to internal marketing materials and technical articles.

Skills

Air quality permitting

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Client interaction

Travel willingness

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field

Tools

Air dispersion modeling

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Air Quality Project Manager to lead air quality permitting and compliance projects across multiple Texas offices, including Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, and El Paso. The role emphasizes client interaction, regulatory strategy, and technical leadership within the Earth & Environment Team.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of air permitting experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with state and federal regulations.