Senior Air Quality Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Air Quality Project Manager to lead environmental permitting projects across Texas offices including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and El Paso. You will oversee complex air quality programs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes client interaction, regulatory strategy, and QA/QC, with opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of air permitting and compliance experience, preferably in Texas.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% and a valid State driver's license.
• Experience with electric generation and/or cement manufacturing air permitting.

Responsibilities

• Preparing proposals for air quality permitting and environmental support projects.
• Managing projects and tasks related to air quality permitting and compliance services.
• Interfacing with state agencies and EPA on behalf of clients.
• Mentoring staff and supporting professional development.
• Supporting business development through client engagement and conferences.
• QA/QC of technical work products.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external consultants.
• Participating in public meetings and hearings on behalf of clients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

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

Job description

Senior Air Quality Project Manager

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Air Quality Project Manager to join our Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Austin, TX; El Paso, TX; New Orleans, LA; Shreveport, LA; or Baton Rogue, LA office. Be involved in impactful projects with our Earth & Environment Team and become part of a growing, globally connected organization that partners with clients to solve complex environmental challenges and meet evolving regulatory demands.

Responsibilities

• Preparing proposals for air quality permitting and environmental support projects.
• Managing projects and tasks related to complex air quality permitting and compliance services.
• Assisting clients in determining federal and state air quality regulatory applicability and developing strategies and systems for compliance.
• Interfacing with State air quality agencies and the EPA on behalf of clients.
• Collaborating closely with WSP colleagues, external consultants, and legal teams to support clients’ air quality needs.
• Advocating for WSP clients by keeping them informed of regulatory changes and issues that impact their business.
• Participating in public meetings and hearings on behalf of clients.
• Calculating emissions and evaluating air emissions control technologies.
• Participating in environmental compliance audits.
• Performing and ensuring QA/QC of technical work products.
• Mentoring and supporting the professional development of WSP’s technical staff.
• Supporting business development efforts through client engagement, professional associations, conferences, tradeshows, and webinars.
• Contributing to internal marketing materials and authoring technical articles for WSP publications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of air permitting and compliance experience, preferably in Texas.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing, presentations, and direct client interaction.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and developing compliance strategies for State and Federal air quality regulations.
• Proven problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%.
• Valid State driver’s license.
• Experience with electric generation and/or cement manufacturing air permitting and regulatory programs (Texas preferred).
• Familiarity with air dispersion modeling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.