Senior Practice Leader - Air Quality

Geosyntec Consultants; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consulting firm is seeking a Principal Practice Leader for its Air Quality sector. This role involves leading business development and technical efforts to address complex environmental challenges. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced professionals, manage projects, and contribute to strategic solutions that enhance the firm's market presence. With a commitment to professional development and a collaborative culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of air quality. Join a team that values your growth and success while making a difference in the environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health and safety training

Professional development opportunities

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of air quality program and project management experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of air regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and technical efforts in air quality projects.
• Manage projects and staff while providing technical leadership.
• Conduct air quality assessments and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project Management

Air Quality Regulations

Business Development

Technical Leadership

Client Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Advanced degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Job description

Senior Practice Leader - Air Quality

Primary Location

US-LA-Baton Rouge

ID

2024-3052

Category

Air Quality

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Remote

No

Additional Location

US-TN-Knoxville

Additional Location

US-GA-Atlanta

Additional Location

US-TX-Houston

Additional Location

US-TX-Austin

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec is currently seeking an Principal Practice Leader - Air Quality to help us grow our South Region Air Quality Market Sector Practice in Baton Rouge, LA, Knoxville, TN, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Austin, TX, or Acton, MA. This person will have an entrepreneurial attitude, be enthusiastic, and lead business development and technical efforts focused on providing strategic solutions to our clients' most complex problems. This position will serve on our Air Quality Steering Committee and will support the development and implementation of new strategies to expand Geosyntec's team, reputation and market share within the Air Quality Practice.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Is this the right position to help you achieve your professional goals? Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. You should expect to work closely with highly experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec's culture as you advance to the next stage of your career. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you'd work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You will also be asked to take on project management responsibilities, along with staff management and mentoring tasks. Some of the specific technical responsibilities for this position include:

Business development, project management and technical lead for air quality projects related to air quality regulations and strategic advice, pollution control, emissions quantification and studies, carbon and climate change programs, environmental impact assessments and permitting, and compliance solutions;
• Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events;
• Technical leader for air quality matters, regulatory analyses as driven by the Clean Air Act, as well as state and local regulations and evolving GHG regulations and reporting programs;
• Provide consulting services for air permitting (such as NSR, PSD, Title V, GHG, EPCRA and state-level pre-construction and operating permits), and air quality impact assessments involving dispersion modeling and health risk assessment;
• Oversee the scoping or conducting air pollution control device selection and evaluations, source emission monitoring (CEMs and PEMs), and various ambient and source emission measurements and methods;
• Assess and develop engineering solutions using applied analytical and statistical techniques;
• Assist in the development and planning of new and modified facilities, as well as providing integrated consulting, environmental, design and construction support for some of the largest projects in the U.S;
• Manage projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring;
• Work closely with related teams across the Company (e.g., Environmental Permitting & Planning, Sustainability, Environmental Management Action Group, client teams, etc.) and multiple staff in other offices;
• Assist in recruiting and training additional staff; and
• Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization.

Here are some other things you should know about this position:

• Training: This position requires OSHA health and safety, first aid, and CPR training and medical monitoring, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants
• Fieldwork: Typically, approximately 20%
• Overnight travel: Typically, approximately 30%

Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual's own performance and initiative.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental, mechanical or chemical engineering or a similar engineering discipline. (required)
• Advanced degree in engineering. (preferred)
• Professional Engineer registration. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 10 years of air quality program and project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Thorough knowledge and experience with air regulations. (required)
• Regional visibility through involvement in professional associations or trade organizations. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

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