Senior Ambient Air Quality Professional

AECOM • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM's Air Quality team is seeking an experienced Senior Ambient Air Quality Professional to join our environmental consulting practice in a senior level technical role. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in ambient air monitoring, air quality assessments, and air quality modeling, and will serve as a technical leader supporting complex projects for public- and private-sector clients. This hybrid position can be based in our Houston or Austin, TX offices. This position is well-suited for a professional with strong regulatory knowledge, proven consulting experience, and the ability to lead technical work, advise clients, and mentor staff across a diverse portfolio of ambient air quality projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, atmospheric science, chemistry, or a related field.
• 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in ambient air quality, air monitoring, or air quality assessment.
• Valid U.S. Driver's license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. or master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in ambient air quality, air monitoring, or air quality assessment.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PE, Certified Air Quality Professional, or equivalent) are highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of the Clean Air Act, NAAQS, monitoring regulations (e.g., 40 CFR Parts 50, 53, 58), and state air quality programs.
• Experience supporting state or local air agencies, transportation agencies, or large infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with emerging air quality issues, regulatory and non-regulatory modeling techniques.
• Experience with public meetings, stakeholder engagement, or expert testimony support.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing ambient air monitoring programs and evaluating air quality data.
• Previous experience working in a consulting environment while supporting multiple clients and projects is highly desired.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ambient air quality programs, including monitoring network design, implementation, operation, and data interpretation.
• Provide technical oversight for ambient air monitoring plans, quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), and standard operating procedures.
• Manage and interpret ambient air quality datasets in support of regulatory compliance, permitting, planning, and health or environmental risk evaluations.
• Support NAAQS-related analyses , State Implementation Plan support, attainment demonstrations, conformity, and regulatory assessments.
• Oversee or support air dispersion modeling and analyses as they relate to ambient air impacts.
• Serve as a technical resource during regulatory reviews, public engagement processes, and agency interactions.
• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients on ambient air quality matters.
• Lead or support project planning, scope development, scheduling, and budget management.
• Translate complex technical findings into clear, defensible conclusions for client, regulator, and public-facing audiences.
• Support proposal development and technical scoping for ambient air quality and air monitoring projects.
• Mentor and review work products of junior and mid-level staff, ensuring technical quality and regulatory defensibility.
• Contribute to development of best practices, methodologies, and internal technical guidance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (air permitting, EHS, environmental planning, health sciences) to deliver integrated solutions.

Benefits

• AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees