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WSP USA Senior Technical Lead Air Consultant in Tampa, Florida
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 a Senior Technical Lead 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.
7+ years of relevant post education experience in environmental engineering.
Professional Engineer license required.
Strong understanding of federal and state air quality regulations, including PSD, NSR, and Title V
Proficiency in air dispersion modeling software (e.g., AERMOD, CALPUFF) and emissions calculations tools
Proficient with engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues.
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools.
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with air dispersion modeling software.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.