What are the responsibilities and job description for the Air Quality Project Manager position at LVI Associates?
Senior or Principal Air Quality Engineer / Scientist
An environmental consulting firm in Texas is seeking a Senior or Principal Air Quality Engineer / Scientist to join our team in the Houston area. This role involves managing and executing air quality permitting and compliance projects, air dispersion modeling, and other ESG-driven initiatives.
The firm:
- Nationwide multi-disciplinary firm
- Employee-owned with generous bonuses
- Made a name for themselves in the hydrogeology and air quality spaces
- Industries include mining, water utilities, oil and gas, power and energy, Brownfields, and solid waste
- Air quality practice areas: Permitting dispersion modeling, compliance & reporting, greenhouse gas quantification and reduction
- Roughly 250 employees
- Very focused on delivering long-term, sustainable solutions rather than just short-term returns. Because of this they have very strong client connections and an excellent reputation in the space for their high quality of work.
Responsibilities:
- Manage large, complex, and high-profile air quality projects.
- Identify and pursue business development opportunities.
- Develop the firm's brand in the Houston and Gulf Coast markets.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, developing and managing key client relationships.
- Analyze and interpret local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Participate in scientific and trade organization meetings and conventions.
- Serve as an expert witness in administrative or litigation hearings.
- Review work products prepared by staff members.
- Perform other duties as directed by management.
Required Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance projects.
- BS in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a related field.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and apply environmental regulations.
- Proficiency in time management.
- Experience in developing and maintaining client and regulator relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage, mentor, and train staff members.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS or PhD in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of supervisory experience.
- 5-10 years of project scoping and proposal preparation experience.
- Experience in air quality dispersion modeling using approved regulatory models (e.g., AERMOD, ISC-PRIME).
- PE license or EIT license with the goal of obtaining a PE license.
If you are passionate about air quality and environmental sustainability and meet the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to a sustainable future!
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
