Senior Air Quality Specialist

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Air Quality Specialist | New York, NY

VHB is seeking a Senior Air Quality Specialist to manage and develop the existing air quality practice in our growing New York City office. This position will have the opportunity to help expand our air quality business in the New York metro area with the support and resources of our established New England practice. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in stationary and mobile source air quality conformity & policy. The projects cover public and private sectors. Existing relationships and contacts in the New York metropolitan area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Air Quality skills necessary to support private and public-sector client needs, including but not limited to stationary and mobile source modeling, including construction air quality, stationary source permitting, New York City and State policies (CEQR and SEQRA), federal policies and regulations, preparation of air quality, construction air quality, etc. chapters for environmental documents
• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) analysis knowledge and skills for CEQR, SEQRA and NEPA applications
• Managing client relationships including private developers, federal, state, local environmental agencies, and institutions
• Business development in various client sectors
• Coordination of air quality and GHG activities with other VHB offices
• Project Management

Skills and Attributes

• A strong background in air quality modeling & permitting, program/project management, and supervision of professional staff
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop business
• Demonstrated excellence in oral presentations and technical writing is essential
• The ability to manage multiple projects
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• The ability to train, mentor, and motivate staff
• Noise and vibration experience a plus
• AEDT and airport experience a plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, meteorology, or related field (master’s preferred)
• 11-15 years of experience of air quality experience required
• 15+ years of experience preferred
• CEQR, SEQRA & NEPA experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of EPA regulatory software: MOVES, CAL3QHC, AERMOD/AERSCREEN, etc.
• Knowledge of mobile and stationary source modeling and conformity
• Air quality experience with NYC agencies required (NYCDCP, NYCDEP, NYCOER, etc.)
• PE license is preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in New York City is $134,000-186,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us!

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.

#LI-TP1

#LI-Hybrid