Senior Air Quality Project Leader

WSP in the U.S.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Air Quality Project Manager to lead nationwide permitting, modeling, and regulatory compliance efforts for industrial and energy clients. The role emphasizes client management, technical leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver integrated environmental solutions.

Candidates should bring 10+ years in air quality work, strong project management, and advanced knowledge of PSD/NSR/Title V, with AERMOD/CALPUFF experience. Ohio Texas and other U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in air quality permitting, air dispersion modeling, regulatory compliance, and environmental consulting.
• Strong leadership and project management skills overseeing complex projects and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex air quality permitting, compliance, and modeling projects for industrial and energy sector clients nationwide.
• Manage project delivery, including scope development, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, resource allocation, quality assurance, and risk management.
• Serve as a senior technical reviewer and subject matter expert for air quality analyses, emissions inventories, regulatory assessments, and permit applications.
• Provide strategic guidance on NSR, PSD, Title V, state permitting programs, emissions regulations, and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary client relationship manager for key accounts, ensuring exceptional service and long-term partnerships.
• Lead business development efforts, including client engagement, proposal development, strategic pursuits, and expansion of existing client relationships.
• Collaborate with national and regional leadership to support practice growth initiatives and market expansion.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, scientists, meteorologists, and project managers through technical guidance and leadership.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across WSP business lines to deliver integrated environmental and engineering solutions.
• Represent WSP before regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and professional associations.

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an experienced Air Quality Project Manager to lead nationwide permitting, modeling, and regulatory compliance efforts for industrial and energy clients. The role emphasizes client management, technical leadership, and cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver integrated environmental solutions.

Candidates should bring 10+ years in air quality work, strong project management, and advanced knowledge of PSD/NSR/Title V, with AERMOD/CALPUFF experience. Ohio Texas and other U.S.