Senior Air Quality Specialist

Job Title Senior Air Quality SpecialistLocation Detroit, Michigan (Hybrid Flexibility Available)Salary $100,000 - $130,000 USD AnnuallyCompany Overview Join a highly respected engineering and environmental consulting organization with a long-standing reputation for helping industrial, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure clients navigate complex environmental challenges. The firm is recognized for its commitment to technical excellence, employee development, sustainability, and long-term career growth. This opportunity offers the chance to play a significant role within a growing environmental practice while supporting complex air quality, permitting, and environmental compliance projects throughout Michigan and the Midwest. The organization promotes a collaborative, employee-focused culture where technical professionals are empowered to lead projects, mentor staff, build client relationships, and make meaningful contributions to project and business success.Why Join This Organization?Employee ownership and long-term wealth-building opportunitiesOver six decades of industry leadership in environmental and infrastructure consultingNational project exposure with opportunities to support complex industrial facilities across diverse sectorsStrong commitment to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and technical innovationCollaborative culture with access to experienced environmental professionals and technical expertsClear opportunities for advancement into senior technical and leadership positionsCompetitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexible hybrid work arrangementsMeaningful work supporting projects with measurable environmental impactPosition Overview The Senior Air Quality Specialist will lead and support complex air quality permitting, compliance, and regulatory projects for industrial, manufacturing, utility, energy, and infrastructure clients throughout Michigan and the broader Midwest region. This position combines technical air quality expertise with project management, regulatory strategy, client relationship management, and mentoring responsibilities. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to clients navigating evolving environmental regulations while contributing to the continued growth of a highly respected environmental practice. Ideal candidates will possess strong experience in air permitting, emissions calculations, environmental compliance, regulatory interpretation, and industrial operations, with an interest in helping clients solve complex environmental challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesLead preparation of major and minor air permit applications for industrial and manufacturing facilitiesManage complex environmental compliance projects involving federal, state, and local regulatory programsPrepare and review emissions inventories, emissions calculations, and technical compliance evaluationsSupport air dispersion modeling analyses and environmental impact assessmentsEvaluate air pollution control equipment and compliance strategies for industrial operationsReview technical reports, permit applications, environmental studies, and compliance documentation for accuracy and completenessAdvise clients regarding permitting strategies, compliance obligations, and regulatory requirementsManage project schedules, budgets, client communications, and technical deliverablesBuild and maintain productive relationships with regulatory agencies, clients, and project stakeholdersMentor junior engineers, environmental scientists, and technical staffSupport multimedia environmental compliance programs including air, stormwater, waste, SPCC, and environmental reporting initiativesMonitor regulatory changes and industry trends affecting air quality compliance requirementsSupport business development efforts through proposal preparation, client engagement, and identification of new project opportunitiesCollaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and environmental teams on complex infrastructure and industrial projectsBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline8+ years of experience in air quality consulting, environmental compliance, permitting, or industrial environmental programsStrong understanding of air permitting programs, emissions calculations, environmental regulations, and compliance requirementsExperience supporting industrial, manufacturing, energy, utility, chemical, or infrastructure clientsDemonstrated project management experience including budgets, schedules, deliverables, and client interactionStrong technical writing, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teamsExperience preparing technical reports, permit applications, and environmental compliance documentationPreferred QualificationsPrior environmental consulting experience supporting industrial and manufacturing clientsExperience with Title V permitting, NSR permitting, PSD permitting, and major source compliance programsExperience with emissions inventories, emissions calculations, and regulatory applicability analysesFamiliarity with air dispersion modeling software and air quality impact assessmentsMulti-state regulatory experienceExperience mentoring junior staff and providing technical leadershipBusiness development experience including proposal preparation and client relationship managementKnowledge of Michigan air permitting and environmental regulatory programsWhat You'll ReceiveOpportunity to lead technically challenging air quality and environmental compliance projectsExposure to a wide variety of industrial, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure clientsA highly visible role with significant client interaction and project leadership responsibilitiesEmployee ownership opportunities and long-term wealth-building potentialCompetitive compensation ranging from $100,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience and qualificationsComprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefitsFlexible hybrid work environmentProfessional development, mentoring, and career advancement opportunitiesCollaborative culture focused on technical excellence and employee growthOpportunity to make a meaningful impact on environmental performance and sustainability initiatives across multiple industriesApplication Process Interested candidates may apply directly or submit a resume with the subject line: Senior Air Quality Specialist. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis.