Senior Air Permitting Professional

AECOM•Houston, TX

13h•$130,000 - $158,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an accomplished Senior Air Permitting Professional with deep Oil & Gas experience to join our Houston environmental consulting practice in a seller–doer leadership role. The ideal candidate should bring a combination of technical excellence, regulatory credibility, client trust, and business development capability. This role requires both hands-on oversight of complex air permitting projects and proactive development of new and repeat business within the oil and gas sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding our Air Quality and Oil & Gas consulting services and serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science or related field.
8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on air permitting/air quality with strong working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, including PSD, NSR, Title V, and state implementation plans within the Oil & Gas sector.
Valid Driver's license is required for this role.
US Citizenship is required and sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related discipline.
15+ years of relevant experience focused on air quality and air permitting within the Oil & Gas sector.
Demonstrated success in a seller–doer consulting role, including client development and repeat business generation.
Established client relationships within the Oil & Gas or broader energy sector.
Proven experience working with federal and state regulatory agencies.
Professional credentials such as PE, or equivalent.
Experience with emerging air regulations, methane controls, GHG reporting, or ESG-related air initiatives.
Prior experience leading large, complex permitting programs or portfolios.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing client-facing technical and strategic documents.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of air permitting strategies for Oil & Gas facilities, including upstream, midstream, downstream, and related infrastructure.
Prepare and oversee minor source, Title V, PSD, and Nonattainment NSR permits.
Support air quality applicability analyses, emissions inventories, compliance evaluations, and regulatory interpretations.
Support air modeling analyses (screening and refined).
Serve as technical lead and reviewer for complex air permitting and compliance deliverables.
Provide senior support during agency negotiations, public comment processes, and enforcement resolution.
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with existing and prospective Oil & Gas clients.
Maintain and grow key client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and primary technical contact.
Lead and support proposal development, including technical approaches, scopes of work, pricing, and staffing strategies.
Collaborate with market and practice leaders to develop growth strategies aligned with client needs and regulatory trends.
Engage in industry forums, conferences, and professional networks to support visibility and practice growth.
Act as a primary point of contact for clients on air quality and permitting matters.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, providing technical guidance and career development support.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to support integrated environmental solutions (e.g., air, compliance, EHS, ESG).
Support quality assurance and consistency across air quality and permitting services.