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WSP USA On-Call Senior Air Quality Consultant in Beaumont, Texas
This Opportunity
WSP Earth & Environment National Business Line is currently initiating a search for a ON CALL Senior Air Quality Consultant for support of Air Permitting and Environmental Compliance for Southeast Texas. The individual will assist on air projects and support technically for Texas air projects driven by the Clean Air Act, as well as state and local regulations, including evolving regulations and reporting programs related to emissions quantification and studies, carbon and climate change programs, environmental impact assessments, regulatory analysis and permitting, and compliance solutions.
Your Impact
Support current WSP staff as needed with technical advice, reviewing, and writing scopes of work, reviewing reports as well as attending virtual meetings as needed.
Support preapproved client business development activities client development, scope of work and proposal preparation, and client-centric presentations
Execute and deliver on state and federal air quality permits such as NSR, PSD, PBR, Title V, GHG, standard permits, pre-construction and operating permits, and air quality impact assessments involving dispersion modeling and health risk assessment
This will include preparation of permitting documents, agency engagement, compliance guidance and the monitoring of regulatory changes that impact permitting and coordinating communication of regulatory changes to relevant parties
Prepare emission estimates based on site-specific information using approved state and federal calculation methodologies and engineering/scientific principles
Prepare annual and periodic compliance reports including deviation reports and to provide quality assurance/quality control of project documents with a focus on compliance with client and regulatory agency processes, procedures, and policies and regulations (e.g., emission inventories, Tier II, Toxics Release Inventory, greenhouse gas, Title V, NESHAP,MACT, MECT, etc.)
Conduct federal and state air quality regulatory reviews and compliance strategy development
Participate in environmental compliance audits, as appropriate to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation measures. As well as ensuring compliance with all relevant environmental regulations and standards.
Execute project performance and budget monitoring & reporting (internally and externally)
Serve as an effective interface between client's project team and consulting team, conveying technical, schedule and financial information in a timely and professional manner
Field work in outdoor environments
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
Minimum of 10+ years' experience delivering air permitting and compliance support for Oil and Gas (midstream and downstream - refining), Power (generation and transmission/distribution), or Chemical Manufacturing
Project management skills, including experience in managing staff to deliver projects.
Possess the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously and their respective schedules.
Must have in-depth knowledge of air quality federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations and permitting requirements, (e.g., Title V permitting, NSR, PSD and synthetic minor air permitting, emissions reporting, and federal/state/local air emissions standards)Previous experience in working with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) air permitting/compliance program
Strong interpersonal, presentation and writing skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment as required.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Willing to travel up to 10% to meet project needs in the Gulf Coast region as needed and approved by manager.
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.