Principal or Senior Air Quality Engineer​/Scientist

Principal or Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist

Location:

Texas, New Mexico, or Colorado[AT1]

INTERA Incorporated has been advancing environmental science and engineering since 1974, with roots in the atmospheric sciences through dispersion modeling and remote sensing for the mining and chemical industries. Today, our growing Air Quality Services business is expanding our talented roster of technical and client-focused professionals. We are seeking a Principal or Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist to help lead the continued growth of our air quality practice.

This is a high-impact seller-doer role that combines technical leadership, project management, client advisor, and business development.

The right candidate will have deep experience in air quality permitting and compliance, strong technical judgement, and the demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with clients and regulators. This individual will play a key role in expanding INTERA’s air quality capabilities and market presence while delivering high-quality technical solutions. At INTERA, we believe technical excellence, professionalism, and strong relationships are fundamental to the great work we do, and we are looking for someone who wants to contribute to this culture while helping grow a successful Air Quality Services business.

As a Principal or Senior Air Quality Engineer/Scientist, you will:

• Identify, develop, and pursue new business opportunities that align with INTERA’s capabilities and strategic goals.
• Lead project scoping, proposal development, budgeting, and execution.
• Develop and expand INTERA’s reputation and brand within the air quality services market.
• Lead and manage complex, high-profile air quality projects for mining, industrial, and other environmental clients.
• Provide senior technical expertise in air quality permitting, regulatory compliance, and air dispersion modeling.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local air quality regulations to develop practical, defensible solutions for clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
• Represent INTERA at professional organizations, industry conferences, scientific meetings, and other external events.
• Collaborate with technical staff and project managers across INTERA’s Mining and Environmental Line of Business.
• Mentor and develop engineers and scientists, providing technical guidance and constructive feedback.
• Review technical work products and ensure that deliverables meet INTERA’s standards for quality and technical excellence.
• Interact directly with regulatory agencies and participate in permitting and compliance discussions on behalf of clients.
• Serve as an expert witness in administrative proceedings, hearings, or litigation, as appropriate.
• Help shape the continued growth, capabilities, and strategic direction of INTERA’s Air Quality Services practice.

We are looking for an experienced air quality professional who combines strong technical capabilities with business and relationship-building skills.

• 15+ years of experience in air quality permitting and compliance projects, with the level determined by the candidate’s experience, leadership, technical depth, and business development track record:
• Principal Engineer/Scientist:
  Established client relationships, demonstrated revenue-generation ability, and experience as an air quality subject matter expert.
• Senior Engineer/Scientist:
  Strong project leadership abilities, successful client management experience, and emerging business development responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Meteorology, Atmospheric Sciences, or a…