Senior Air Permitting Professional

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.

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.

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.