Senior Air Quality Specialist

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Air Quality Specialist in Minnesota to lead and execute complex air quality projects within our environmental consulting practice.

You will plan, manage, and deliver PSD/Title V, modeling, and compliance tasks while expanding our client base and ensuring project profitability. The role requires strong leadership, business development skills, and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Meteorology or closely related field.
• A minimum of 10 years experience in environmental consulting with a successful track record of marketing, project management, staff management and client satisfaction, business development skills, familiarity of local clients and markets.
• Familiarity with air emission methodologies, construction and operating permits, with PSD, Title V, NSPS, MACT, and CAM programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment
• May require the ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity
• Plan and manage all aspects of air quality projects
• Work on projects that include PSD, Title V and minor source permitting; air quality modeling; and compliance assistance projects
• Develop new clients and expand work with existing clients
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
• Serve as Project Manager or client manager, establish client relations, and work on marketing and contract solidification as needed
• Work with the Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and the Department Manager for project reviews, and with company management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Client relations

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.

In the role of Senior Air Quality Specialist, we'll count on you to:

• Serve as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity
• Plan and manage all aspects of air quality projects
• Work on projects that include PSD, Title V and minor source permitting; air quality modeling; and compliance assistance projects
• Develop new clients and expand work with existing clients
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of the agreed-upon schedule
• Serve as Project Manager or client manager, establish client relations, and work on marketing and contract solidification as needed
• Work with the Business/Accounting Manager or Project Controller and the Department Manager for project reviews, and with company management as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred, or PhD in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or Meteorology or related field of study
• Dispersion modeling experience and/or stack testing a plus but not required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Meteorology or closely related field
• A minimum of 10 years experience in environmental consulting with a successful track record of marketing, project management, staff management and client satisfaction, business development skills, familiarity of local clients and markets. Advance degree may offset years of experience
• Familiarity with air emission methodologies, construction and operating permits, with PSD, Title V, NSPS, MACT, and CAM programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Leadership skills and ability to manage in a team environment
• May require the ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Sep 2, 2026

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We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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