Senior Ambient Air Quality Professional

AECOM•Austin, TX

13h•$130,000 - $158,000•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.
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.