Assistant Vice President, Technical Air Consultant

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 
 
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP Air Quality Team is searching for an Assistant Vice President, Technical Air Consultant to support and enhance our air and environmental consulting practices. This senior technical leader will serve as a mentor to young professionals in our Florida offices, but remote candidates anywhere in southeastern US will be considered.

Our team conducts air permitting and compliance projects for clients in a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, automobile manufacturing, pulp and paper, chemical plants, power distribution, and other manufacturing facilities. As a global company, we support both domestic and international clients. 

The successful candidate must have an understanding and knowledge of air quality, ability to work well in a team and have excellent communication and report writing skills. Experience of delivering air quality assessments and reports to clients that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage air quality projects including client communication, budgets, scope and billing
• Provide senior review and technical guidance related to air permitting, air emissions estimation, dispersion modeling, and regulatory interpretation
• Mentor and train junior staff members on air quality regulations, modeling techniques, air permitting, and emissions calculations
• Participate in compliance audits and meetings with regulatory agencies
• Prepare and review technical reports
• Lead complex air consulting proposal efforts
• Provide guidance in regional, national, and international air quality program development

Your Involvement will include:

• Providing guidance for air quality permits for numerous industries including oil and gas, power, mining, landfills, and manufacturing
• Calculating emissions including criteria pollutants, toxic compounds and Greenhouse Gases for use in permitting and dispersion modeling
• Candidate must also have knowledge of air quality permitting requirements, New Source Review regulations, New Source Performance Standards, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Title V permitting, and Federal MACT standards
• Candidate must also have knowledge of air quality regulations and air modeling procedures based on USEPA guidelines
• Preparing air quality sections of environmental impact documents including impact assessments and conformity determinations
• Leading meetings with regulatory agencies
• Leading complex air consulting proposal efforts
• Reviewing technical reports  
• Preparing data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for air quality permit applications as required
• Preparing and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Interacting with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Developing action plans for mid to larger-scale air quality projects and programs.
• Overseeing and monitor cross-functional teams in executing mid-level projects including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion.
• Collaborating with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• Remaining current in latest environmental engineering techniques.
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in environmental engineering. 
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Strong understanding of federal and state ai