Vice President Air Quality
WSP · Houston, Texas, United States
This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President, Air Quality to join our Earth & Environment team. This position may be based in Houston, TX; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Austin, TX; San Antonio, TX; El Paso, TX; New Orleans, LA; Baton Rouge, LA; or Shreveport, LA.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proven environmental leader to help grow and strengthen WSP's Air Quality practice across the Texas and Gulf Coast region. The selected candidate will serve as both a technical and business leader, partnering with clients to navigate complex air quality challenges while driving strategic growth, mentoring staff, and expanding client relationships.
At WSP, we are committed to delivering future-ready solutions that help clients meet environmental, regulatory, and sustainability goals. Our collaborative culture empowers professionals to make meaningful contributions, lead impactful projects, and advance their careers while working alongside industry-leading experts.
Your Impact- Leading and managing complex air quality permitting, compliance, and environmental consulting projects.
- Serving as a trusted advisor to clients on federal, state, and local air quality regulatory requirements.
- Developing and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for growth and expanded services.
- Leading business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and strategic pursuits.
- Providing technical leadership for permitting, compliance, emissions evaluations, and regulatory strategy development.
- Collaborating with regulatory agencies, including state environmental agencies and the EPA, on behalf of clients.
- Overseeing project execution, budgets, schedules, quality assurance, and risk management.
- Supporting key industrial, manufacturing, power generation, and energy clients through complex environmental challenges.
- Participating in public meetings, stakeholder engagement efforts, and regulatory hearings.
- Mentoring and developing technical staff while promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
- Supporting recruiting, staff development, succession planning, and team growth initiatives.
- Representing WSP through professional organizations, conferences, industry events, webinars, and technical publications.
- Contributing to strategic planning and growth initiatives for the regional Air Quality practice.
Who You AreRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 12+ years of experience in air quality permitting, compliance, regulatory consulting, or related environmental services.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex environmental projects and client relationships.
- Strong understanding of federal and state air quality regulations and permitting programs.
- Proven business development experience, including proposal preparation and client engagement.
- Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and developing practical compliance strategies.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and lead multidisciplinary project teams.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications- Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant professional credential.
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting power generation, utilities, industrial manufacturing, petrochemical, cement, or energy-sector clients.
- Familiarity with air dispersion modeling, emissions inventories, and emissions control technologies.
- Established relationships with regulatory agencies and industry organizations throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast region.
- Experience managing large client accounts and contributing to practice growth initiatives.
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