Air Permitting and Modeling Specialist

Job Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Who are we looking for?

GHD has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Senior Air Quality Engineer to join our team in Houston, TX!

In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We're seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world, we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners, and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Work with clients and colleagues meet to deadlines on unique and challenging projects.
• Manage multiple air quality projects spanning a variety of disciplines including: air quality permitting, dispersion modeling, emissions reporting, regulatory compliance, audits, and more.
• Focus on dispersion modeling, master key dispersion modeling techniques, and keep up with new dispersion modeling developments.
• Navigate models other than AERMOD for project specific or unique modeling needs.
• Communicate complex regulatory issues and concepts to technical and non-technical clients and project teams.
• Making public presentations on GHD's technical capability on air dispersion modeling in local and national conferences.
• Support air quality compliance management in multiple industries, including: chemical/petro-chem, refining, electrical utility, petroleum refining, and manufacturing.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in technical and interpersonal matters.

What you will bring to the team:

• B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Science or a related field; M.S. and Ph.D. preferred.
• 5-7 years of air quality permitting, compliance and/or modeling experience; consulting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of air quality rules, regulations and agency structure in Texas and surrounding states. Louisiana experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge on air dispersion modeling with EPA's AERMOD modeling suites.
• Capable of running AERMOD on both graphical user interface software packages and on command line prompt windows and input/output text files.
• Skills of meteorological data processing with EPA's AERMET and associated programs.
• Capability and willingness to make technical presentations at conferences.
• Experience with initial applications, renewals and revisions for variety of permitting mechanisms, including, but not limited to: Title V, NSR, NNSR, PSD, GHG, Standard Permit, and Permits by Rule.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other technical professionals, clients, and regulatory officials in person and in writing.
• Capable of leading and directing the work of teams while maintaining budgets and meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in relevant software.

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Why GHD

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

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About Us

Why GHD?

Being the best we can be is in our culture.

We are a family of smart, innovative and creative problem solvers. In our employee-owned company, everything feels like it matters more. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.

More about Life and Work @GHD

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Our Commitment to you

Who we are

We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

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