Senior Ambient Air Quality Professional
$130,000–$158,000 year
HybridAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
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, and standard operating procedures. Manage and interpret ambient air quality datasets to support regulatory compliance, permitting, planning, and health or environmental risk evaluations. Oversee air dispersion modeling and analyses while serving as a technical resource during regulatory reviews and agency interactions. Act as a primary technical point of contact for clients, translating complex findings into defensible conclusions for public-facing audiences. Mentor junior staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions. This hybrid role is based in Houston or Austin, TX, and requires US citizenship and a valid driver's license.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- US Citizenship
- in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location
Desired Qualifications
- 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)
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of technical reports and presentations
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