Senior Air Quality Project Manager

WSP Global Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Air Quality Project Manager to lead air permitting and compliance projects across Texas and neighboring states. The role focuses on delivering high-quality technical solutions within a growing Earth & Environment team.

You will manage proposals, coordinate with agencies, and mentor staff while supporting business development and client engagement. Travel up to 20% and a strong background in regulatory programs are essential.

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.
• Experience interpreting and developing compliance strategies for State and Federal air quality regulations.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% with a 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals for air quality permitting and environmental support projects.
• Manage projects and tasks related to complex air quality permitting and compliance services.
• Assist clients in determining federal and state air quality regulatory applicability and develop strategies for compliance.
• Interface with State air quality agencies and the EPA on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues, external consultants, and legal teams to support clients' air quality needs.
• Mentor and support the professional development of staff.
• Support business development through client engagement, associations, conferences, and webinars.

Skills

Air quality permitting

Project management

Client interaction

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Air dispersion modeling

Travel readiness

Communication

Problem solving

Texas experience

Education

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

Job description

This Opportunity

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 Rouge, 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.

At WSP, we are driven by a shared purpose—to shape communities and advance the world through sustainable, future-ready solutions. Our culture is built on collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation. We empower our people to do meaningful work, grow their careers, and make a tangible impact locally while leveraging the strength and reach of a global firm. Here, anything is within our reach-and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future.

Your Impact

As a Senior Air Quality Project Manager, you will play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality technical solutions and supporting the growth of our air quality practice. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

Who You Are

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

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