About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

Responsibilities

In the role of Air Quality Section Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for section operations and management including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
• Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
• Take administrative responsibility for section staff, technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
• Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel and multidiscipline teams
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
• Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
• See that work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
• Implement, monitor and support company policy
• Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
• Review state and federal regulations to determine applicability and define compliance requirements for institutional, industrial and utility sources
• Perform calculations to develop emission inventories for various source types
• Conduct technical analyses such as computerized dispersion modeling to evaluate source impacts
• Develop design options and/or recommendations and prepare service deliverable documents
• Prepare air quality permit documents on behalf of clients and regulatory agencies, and coordinate and complete permitting projects
• Work with applicable regulators on air quality related issues
• Directly manage environmental compliance projects for select clients
• Perform other duties as needed

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Meteorology or closely related field
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience
• Minimum of 5 years-experience in air quality compliance/permitting field.
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• Willingness to work from the office a minimum of three days per week
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with air emission methodologies, construction and operating permits, and with regulations under NSR, Title V, NSPS, MACT, and CAM programs
• Professional registration or license
• Dispersion modeling experience and/or stack testing a plus but not required

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.