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Senior Air Permitting Professional

AECOM

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$158,000 Per Year
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
30 days ago
**Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. **Job Description** **AECOM** is seeking an accomplished **Senior** **Air Permitting Professional** with deep Oil & Gas experience to join our Houston environmental consulting practice in a **seller–doer leadership role** . The ideal candidate should bring a combination of **technical excellence, regulatory credibility, client trust, and business development capability** . This role requires both hands-on oversight of complex air permitting projects and proactive development of new and repeat business within the oil and gas sector. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding our Air Quality and Oil & Gas consulting services and serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients. **Key Responsibilities include:** **Technical Leadership & Project Delivery:** + Lead development and execution of **air permitting strategies** for Oil & Gas facilities, including upstream, midstream, downstream, and related infrastructure. + Prepare and oversee **minor source, Title V, PSD, and Nonattainment NSR** permits. + Support air quality applicability analyses, emissions inventories, compliance evaluations, and regulatory interpretations. + Support air modeling analyses (screening and refined). + Serve as technical lead and reviewer for complex air permitting and compliance deliverables. + Provide senior support during agency negotiations, public comment processes, and enforcement resolution. **Seller–Doer & Business Development:** + Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with existing and prospective Oil & Gas clients. + Maintain and grow key client relationships by serving as a trusted advisor and primary technical contact. + Lead and support proposal development, including technical approaches, scopes of work, pricing, and staffing strategies. + Collaborate with market and practice leaders to develop growth strategies aligned with client needs and regulatory trends. + Engage in industry forums, conferences, and professional networks to support visibility and practice growth. **Client & Team Leadership:** + Act as a primary point of contact for clients on air quality and permitting matters. + Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, providing technical guidance and career development support. + Lead multidisciplinary teams to support integrated environmental solutions (e.g., air, compliance, EHS, ESG). + Support quality assurance and consistency across air quality and permitting services. **About AECOM’s Environment Business Line** Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative. AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems. **Qualifications** **Minimum Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, environmental science or related field. + 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education focused on air permitting/air quality with strong working knowledge of the Clean Air Act, including PSD, NSR, Title V, and state implementation plans within the Oil & Gas sector. + Valid Driver's license is required for this role. + Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required and sponsorship is not available. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master’s degree in a related discipline. + 15+ years of relevant experience focused on air quality and air permitting within the Oil & Gas sector. + Demonstrated success in a seller–doer consulting role, including client development and repeat business generation. + Established client relationships within the Oil & Gas or broader energy sector. + Proven experience working with federal and state regulatory agencies. + Professional credentials such as PE, or equivalent. + Experience with emerging air regulations, methane controls, GHG reporting, or ESG-related air initiatives. + Prior experience leading large, complex permitting programs or portfolios. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing client-facing technical and strategic documents. **Additional Information** Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $130000 to $158000. **About AECOM** AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. **What makes AECOM a great place to work** You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. **ReqID:** J10149398 **Business Line:** Environment **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Science **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** USD 130000 - USD 158000 - yearly

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AECOM

About AECOM

AECOM is a global network of experts working with clients, communities and colleagues to develop and implement innovative solutions to the world’s most complex challenges.

Delivering clean water and energy. Building iconic skyscrapers. Planning new cities. Restoring damaged environments. Connecting people and economies with roads, bridges, tunnels and transit systems. Designing parks where children play. Helping governments maintain stability and security.

We connect expertise across services, markets, and geographies to deliver transformative outcomes. Worldwide, we design, build, finance, operate and manage projects and programs that unlock opportunities, protect our environment and improve people’s lives.

Imagine it. Delivered.

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Fast Facts:

  • Approximately $20.2 billion of revenue during fiscal year 2018

  • Ranked #1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering News-Record’s 2018 “Top 500 Design Firms”

  • Named one of Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" for the fifth consecutive year

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Performance Bonus, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Childcare, Concierge Services, Stock Options, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Transportation Allowance, Tuition Reimbursement, Vehicle Allowance, Work From Home, Game Rooms, Health Care on Site, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
WEBSITE
https://aecom.jobs/

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