Air Quality Lead Professional

WSP•Houston, TX

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Professional Environmental Air Quality 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 office . Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! Your Impact Manages projects and tasks related to complex air quality permitting and compliance services. Assists clients in determining federal and state air quality regulatory applicability and develops strategies and systems for compliance. Interfaces with State air quality agencies and EPA on behalf of clients. Works collaboratively with WSP colleagues, external companies, and attorneys in support of clients’ air quality needs. Advocates for clients, keeping them informed of pertinent regulatory matters and other issues that impact their business. Participates in public meetings and hearings on behalf of clients. Calculates emissions and evaluates air emissions control technologies. Participate in environmental compliance audits. Performs and ensures QA/QC of technical work. Mentors technical staff for their professional development.

Requirements

7+ years of relevant post-education experience experience.
Bachelors in environmental engineering, environmental science or related degree.
Excellent technical writing skills, clear communicator, ability to work as part of multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail.
Ability to manage project team and interact with client team to deliver high quality work product.
Attention and commitment to timely completion of high-quality work, often independently motivated.
Willing to do some travel for site visits and attend public open house meetings.
High level of motivation, positive attitude, willingness to learn and take on responsibility.
Ability to work as a team lead or independently as part of various teams.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Manages projects and tasks related to complex air quality permitting and compliance services.
Assists clients in determining federal and state air quality regulatory applicability and develops strategies and systems for compliance.
Interfaces with State air quality agencies and EPA on behalf of clients.
Works collaboratively with WSP colleagues, external companies, and attorneys in support of clients’ air quality needs.
Advocates for clients, keeping them informed of pertinent regulatory matters and other issues that impact their business.
Participates in public meetings and hearings on behalf of clients.
Calculates emissions and evaluates air emissions control technologies.
Participate in environmental compliance audits.
Performs and ensures QA/QC of technical work.
Mentors technical staff for their professional development.