Air Quality Engineer / Scientist

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

TRC is seeking a motivated Air Quality Project Manager with 8-15 years of experience to support air permitting and regulatory compliance projects for clients throughout Texas and neighboring states.

This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong technical background who wants to manage projects involving air dispersion modeling, emissions calculations, regulatory analysis, and air permitting. The selected candidate will work closely with all levels of air quality consultants including modeling subject matter experts to support complex permitting and environmental compliance projects for clients in the power, oil & gas, petrochemical, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

The successful candidate will be driven by their enthusiasm to support our clients’ projects that require air permits.

This version positions the role as approximately 25-50% project management focused, with permitting and compliance work as supporting responsibilities, making it attractive to early-career individuals that have significant permitting experience but have not yet begun managing complex projects.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate will have more than 5 years of related Air Quality experience preparing air permit applications for facilities in TX including:

1. NSR permits
2. PSD permits
3. Title V Permits
4. Permit by Rule authorizations
5. Standard Permits

• This position requires an extensive understanding of Texas and Federal air quality regulations and policies as it relates to oil & gas as well as power generation. Familiarity with one or more states regulations as well as experience in many industries such as oil refinery, chemical, pharmaceutical or automobile manufacturing is a plus. Candidate must be able to provide solutions to our clients’ complex projects where necessary.
• Although execution of air dispersion modeling is not required, knowledge of the following air modeling programs as it related to preparation of air permit applications is necessary: AERMOD, CALPUFF, Screening models and related regulatory tools.
• Preparation of technical reports and air permit applications containing process descriptions, regulatory analyses, emission calculations, and other air permit application support information.
• The ability to support multiple concurrent projects and maintain a project schedule for industrial clients is crucial.
• Coordination with engineers, scientists, meteorologists, and permitting specialists across the experience and knowledge spectrum is required.
• Facilitation of client meetings, agency discussions, and project planning activities is expected and leadership of these meetings as experience grows.

Qualifications

• Between 8-15 years of experience in air quality permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with emissions calculations, regulatory analysis, and air dispersion modeling,
• Significant knowledge of Texas air permitting regulations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in:
• Atmospheric Science
• Meteorology
• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Related technical discipline
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting PSD modeling projects.
• Familiarity with TCEQ permitting programs.
• Texas professional engineering licensure
• EIT certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience in power generation, oil & gas, LNG, chemical manufacturing, or industrial permitting.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 1-2 years, the successful candidate will:

• Independently prepare the following Texas air permit applications: PBRs, NSR, and Title V.
• Meet with a client, understand their needs, and execute a project on the client’s timeline.
• Support PSD and NSR permitting projects across Texas.
• Become a trusted technical resource.
• Continue development toward advanced modeling, permitting, and project management responsibilities.

Why Join TRC?

• Work alongside nationally recognized air quality and modeling experts.
• Develop expertise in advanced air dispersion modeling and permitting.
• Support challenging projects across multiple industrial sectors.
• Gain exposure to complex technical analyses, regulatory strategy, and environmental compliance programs.
• Build a career path toward technical leadership and subject matter expertise in air quality modeling.

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Benefits*: TRC offers a competitive benefit package consisting of:

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

*These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation: Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The complete job description and application are available on TRC’s career site.

TRC accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

Salary Range

USD $132,080.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.