Air Quality Engineer / Scientist

TRC Companies • TX-Houston, TX

6d • $132,080 - $150,000

About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking an Air Quality Project Manager with 8–15 years of experience to support air permitting and regulatory compliance projects for clients in Texas and neighboring states. The role combines project management (approximately 25–50% of the work) with technical permitting and compliance responsibilities, including air dispersion modeling support, emissions calculations, regulatory analysis, and preparation of air permit applications. Projects serve clients in power, oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

The successful candidate will work with air quality consultants, modeling subject matter experts, engineers, scientists, meteorologists, and permitting specialists. They will support complex permitting and environmental compliance projects, coordinate concurrent work and project schedules, and facilitate client meetings, agency discussions, and project planning activities. Execution of air dispersion modeling is not required, but familiarity with relevant modeling programs and regulatory tools is necessary.

TRC describes opportunities to work with recognized air quality and modeling experts, develop expertise in advanced modeling and permitting, and build toward technical leadership and subject matter expertise. The position’s listed salary range is USD $132,080–$150,000 per year. Employees may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance.

Requirements

• 8–15 years of experience in air quality permitting and regulatory compliance.
• More than 5 years of related air quality experience preparing air permit applications for facilities in Texas.
• Experience with emissions calculations, regulatory analysis, and air dispersion modeling.
• Significant knowledge of Texas air permitting regulations.
• Extensive understanding of Texas and federal air quality regulations and policies as they relate to oil and gas and power generation.
• Knowledge of AERMOD, CALPUFF, screening models, and related regulatory tools as they relate to air permit applications; executing air dispersion modeling is not required.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Ability to support multiple concurrent projects and maintain project schedules.
• Ability to coordinate with technical staff and support client and agency discussions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting PSD modeling projects.
• Familiarity with TCEQ permitting programs.
• Texas professional engineering licensure, EIT certification, or ability to obtain it.
• Experience in power generation, oil and gas, LNG, chemical manufacturing, or industrial permitting.
• Familiarity with regulations in one or more states beyond Texas.
• Experience in oil refinery, chemical, pharmaceutical, or automobile manufacturing industries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Texas air permit applications, including NSR permits, PSD permits, Title V permits, Permit by Rule authorizations, and Standard Permits.
• Prepare technical reports and air permit applications containing process descriptions, regulatory analyses, emissions calculations, and other supporting information.
• Support air permitting and regulatory compliance projects for industrial clients in Texas and neighboring states.
• Apply knowledge of Texas and federal air quality regulations and policies relevant to oil and gas and power generation.
• Provide solutions for clients’ complex projects as needed.
• Support multiple concurrent projects and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate with engineers, scientists, meteorologists, and permitting specialists across experience and knowledge levels.
• Facilitate client meetings, agency discussions, and project planning activities, and take a leadership role in these meetings as experience grows.
• Support PSD and NSR permitting projects across Texas.
• Independently prepare Texas PBR, NSR, and Title V applications as a stated goal within the first 1–2 years.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year, depending on full-time or part-time status and seniority
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws
• Possible participation in the annual discretionary bonus program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level