Internship Air Dispersion Modeling Jobs in Georgia

This Opportunity

WSP's Air Quality Team is seeking a Vice President, Technical Air Consultant to strengthen and expand our air and environmental consulting practice. Based in our Kennesaw, GA office, this senior technical leader will serve as a strategic advisor and mentor to developing professionals across our Georgia offices.

Our team supports a diverse portfolio of clients across industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive manufacturing, pulp and paper, chemical production, power distribution, and other industrial manufacturing sectors. As part of a global firm, we deliver innovative air quality solutions to both domestic and international clients.

We are looking for a leader with deep air quality expertise, strong communication skills, and demonstrated experience successfully representing client interests with regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate excels at diagnosing client challenges and delivering technically sound, practical solutions aligned with project objectives.

Your Impact

Project & Technical Leadership

• Manage air quality projects, including scope development, client communication, scheduling, budgeting, and invoicing.
• Provide senior technical review and guidance for air permitting, emissions estimation, dispersion modeling, and regulatory interpretation.
• Prepare, review, and oversee high‐quality technical reports and deliverables.
• Lead complex, multi‐disciplinary proposal efforts and contribute to practice growth at regional, national, and international levels.

Client & Regulatory Engagement

• Represent clients in negotiations and meetings with state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Participate in compliance audits and regulatory discussions to support client permitting and compliance strategies.
• Guide clients through air permitting pathways across multiple industrial sectors, including oil and gas, power, mining, landfills, and manufacturing.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

* Mentor, coach, and train junior and mid‐level staff in air quality regulations, emissions calculations, dispersion modeling, and permitting strategies.* Foster collaboration across technical disciplines to deliver integrated, future‐ready solutions.

Technical Execution

• Calculate emissions for criteria pollutants, hazardous/toxic air pollutants, and greenhouse gases for permitting and modeling applications.
• Apply expert knowledge of New Source Review (NSR), New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), Title V, and MACT standards.
• Utilize EPA‐approved air modeling methods (e.g., AERMOD, CALPUFF) and prepare modeling inputs, visualizations, and other technical exhibits.
• Prepare air quality sections for environmental impact documents, including impact assessments and conformity evaluations.
• Develop and implement site‐specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Oversee cross‐functional project teams, including budget tracking, task execution, and quality assurance.
• Stay current with emerging environmental engineering technologies, tools, and regulatory updates.
• Uphold WSP's standards for ethical decision‐making, safety, and quality.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 12+ years of relevant environmental engineering experience, with strong emphasis on air quality.
• Demonstrated understanding of federal and state air regulations, including PSD, NSR, and Title V.
• Proficiency with air dispersion modeling software (e.g., AERMOD, CALPUFF) and emissions calculation tools.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and their application to environmental challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to both technical and non‐technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage priorities, and provide leadership with strict adherence to QA/QC standards.
• Highly proficient in technical writing, data analysis, predictive modeling, and software tools.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‐solving abilities, applying data and technical judgment to deliver logical, cost‐effective solutions.
• Proven ability to coordinate subcontractors and ensure safe, efficient project execution.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP's health, safety, and compliance policies.
• Ability to work flexible schedules aligned with project demands; occasional travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

* Professional Engineer (PE) license or able to obtain in one year.* 40‐Hour OSHA HAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120) training.

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