Senior Air Quality Project Manager

WSP•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Air Quality Project Manager 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, LA office. Be involved in impactful projects with our Earth & Environment Team and become part of a growing, globally connected organization that partners with clients to solve complex environmental challenges and meet evolving regulatory demands. At WSP, we are driven by a shared purpose—to shape communities and advance the world through sustainable, future‑ready solutions. Our culture is built on collaboration, technical excellence, and innovation. We empower our people to do meaningful work, grow their careers, and make a tangible impact locally while leveraging the strength and reach of a global firm. Here, anything is within our reach—and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline
10+ years of air permitting and compliance experience, preferably in Texas
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including technical writing, presentations, and direct client interaction
Demonstrated experience interpreting and developing compliance strategies for State and Federal air quality regulations
Proven problem‑solving and analytical skills
Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%
Valid State driver’s license
Experience with electric generation and/or cement manufacturing air permitting and regulatory programs (Texas preferred)
Familiarity with air dispersion modeling

Responsibilities

Preparing proposals for air quality permitting and environmental support projects.
Managing projects and tasks related to complex air quality permitting and compliance services
Assisting clients in determining federal and state air quality regulatory applicability and developing strategies and systems for compliance
Interfacing with State air quality agencies and the EPA on behalf of clients
Collaborating closely with WSP colleagues, external consultants, and legal teams to support clients’ air quality needs
Advocating for WSP clients by keeping them informed of regulatory changes and issues that impact their business
Participating in public meetings and hearings on behalf of clients
Calculating emissions and evaluating air emissions control technologies
Participating in environmental compliance audits
Performing and ensuring QA/QC of technical work products
Mentoring and supporting the professional development of WSP’s technical staff
Supporting business development efforts through client engagement, professional associations, conferences, tradeshows, and webinars
Contributing to internal marketing materials and authoring technical articles for WSP publications