Vice President Air Quality

WSP•Houston, TX

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Vice President, Air Quality to join its Earth & Environment team. The position may be based in Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, or El Paso, Texas; or New Orleans, Baton Rouge, or Shreveport, Louisiana. The role is an opportunity for an environmental leader to grow and strengthen WSP’s Air Quality practice across the Texas and Gulf Coast region. The selected candidate will act as both a technical and business leader, advising clients on complex air quality challenges while driving strategic growth, mentoring staff, and expanding client relationships. The Vice President will lead complex air quality permitting, compliance, and environmental consulting projects; provide clients with guidance on federal, state, and local regulatory requirements; and oversee project execution, budgets, schedules, quality assurance, and risk management. The role also leads business development, supports industrial and energy-sector clients, engages with regulators and stakeholders, develops staff, and contributes to regional practice strategy and growth. WSP describes its culture as collaborative and focused on future-ready solutions that help clients meet environmental, regulatory, and sustainability goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 12 years of experience in air quality permitting, compliance, regulatory consulting, or related environmental services.
Demonstrated experience managing complex environmental projects and client relationships.
Strong understanding of federal and state air quality regulations and permitting programs.
Proven business development experience, including proposal preparation and client engagement.
Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and developing practical compliance strategies.
Excellent technical writing, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant professional credential.
Advanced degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
Experience supporting power generation, utilities, industrial manufacturing, petrochemical, cement, or energy-sector clients.
Familiarity with air dispersion modeling, emissions inventories, and emissions control technologies.
Established relationships with regulatory agencies and industry organizations throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region.
Experience managing large client accounts and contributing to practice growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex air quality permitting, compliance, and environmental consulting projects.
Advise clients on federal, state, and local air quality regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain client relationships and identify opportunities for growth and expanded services.
Lead business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and strategic pursuits.
Provide technical leadership for permitting, compliance, emissions evaluations, and regulatory strategy development.
Collaborate with regulatory agencies, including state environmental agencies and the EPA, on behalf of clients.
Oversee project execution, budgets, schedules, quality assurance, and risk management.
Support industrial, manufacturing, power generation, and energy clients through environmental challenges.
Participate in public meetings, stakeholder engagement efforts, and regulatory hearings.
Mentor and develop technical staff and promote collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
Support recruiting, staff development, succession planning, and team growth initiatives.
Represent WSP through professional organizations, conferences, industry events, webinars, and technical publications.
Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives for the regional Air Quality practice.