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Senior Ambient Air Quality Professional

at AECOM

📍 Austin, TX Hybrid Posted April 11, 2026
Type Not Specified
Experience senior
Exp. Years Not specified
Education Not specified
Category Science & Research

AECOM is seeking a Senior Ambient Air Quality Professional to lead ambient air monitoring programs and support regulatory-focused air quality work. The role includes technical oversight of monitoring plans and QAPPs, interpretation of air quality datasets, and contributions to modeling and regulatory assessments.

  • Lead and manage ambient air quality programs (monitoring network design, implementation, operation, data interpretation)
  • Provide technical oversight for ambient air monitoring plans, QAPPs, and standard operating procedures
  • Manage and interpret ambient air quality datasets for regulatory compliance and risk evaluations
  • Support NAAQS-related analyses, State Implementation Plan support, attainment demonstrations, conformity, and regulatory assessments
  • Oversee or support air dispersion modeling and serve as a technical resource during regulatory reviews and agency interactions

You will manage ambient air quality programs including monitoring network design, implementation, operation, and data interpretation. The role also involves NAAQS-related analyses, State Implementation Plan support, and oversight or support of air dispersion modeling for ambient air impact evaluations.

The ideal candidate is a senior ambient air quality professional with deep experience in ambient air monitoring, air quality assessments, and air quality modeling. They bring strong regulatory knowledge and consulting experience, and can lead technical workstreams for complex client projects while mentoring junior staff.

ambient air monitoringair quality assessmentsair quality modelingstrong regulatory knowledgeproven consulting experiencelead technical workprovide technical oversight for ambient air monitoring plansquality assurance project plans (QAPPs)standard operating procedures
ambient air monitoringair quality assessmentsair quality modelingmonitoring network designimplementationoperationdata interpretationquality assurance project plans (QAPPs)standard operating proceduresNAAQS-related analysesState Implementation Plan supportattainment demonstrationsconformityregulatory assessmentsair dispersion modelingregulatory reviewspublic engagement
ambient air monitoringair quality assessmentsair quality modelingmonitoring network designimplementationoperationdata interpretationquality assurance project plans (QAPPs)standard operating proceduresNAAQS-related analysesState Implementation Plan supportattainment demonstrationsconformityregulatory assessmentsair dispersion modelingdataset managementregulatory compliancepermittingplanninghealth or environmental risk evaluations
technical leadershipclient advisingmentoringtechnical work leadershiptranslating complex technical findings into clear conclusionspublic engagement supportcross-functional collaborationbudget managementscope developmentschedulingproposal development
Industry Consulting
Job Function Lead ambient air quality monitoring and regulatory technical workstreams for complex client projects
Role Subtype Environmental Scientist
Senior Ambient Air Quality Professionalambient air monitoringair quality assessmentsair quality modelingmonitoring network designdata interpretationquality assurance project plans (QAPPs)standard operating proceduresNAAQS-related analysesState Implementation Plan supportattainment demonstrationsconformityregulatory assessmentsair dispersion modelingregulatory reviewspublic engagementagency interactionstechnical point of contactproject planningbudget managementproposal development

Strong regulatory knowledge is required, Proven consulting experience is required, Must be able to lead technical work for ambient air monitoring and air quality modeling programs

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