Air Quality Principal Engineer​/Project Director

Join us to shape communities, collaborate with passionate professionals, and grow with a company that invests in your success, where you’re not just an Employee but an Owner.

Since 1968, NTH Consultants, Ltd. has been a critical part of the infrastructure engineering and environmental services that strengthen our communities and protect our ecosystem. From geotechnical engineering and environmental consulting to structural design and construction management, and beyond, we provide solutions that support the success and sustainability of projects.

When you join NTH, you’ll gain more than a job- you’ll become part of a team that values your career, your growth, and your life. We are committed to providing a flexible and supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant culture that celebrates collaboration and innovation. Our culture is built on accountability, ownership, inclusion, integrity, safety, and excellence.

As NTH continues to grow, we are looking to hire a Principal to lead Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Projects and help expand our client footprint. With offices in Northville, Detroit, East Lansing, Grand Rapids, and a lab and equipment office in Livonia, we are positioned to expand our services and client portfolio to align with the company’s strategic plan.

• Lead high-profile projects, serve as the trusted advisor for clients, and drive growth opportunities across our markets.
• Function as a client lead and primary point of contact with clients on projects.
• Drive business results by identifying and pursuing new opportunities, expanding client relationships, and positioning NTH’s services to meet evolving client needs.
• Support project managers and ensure the highest level of quality on project deliverables and client services.
• Partner with our Environmental Division Director, Market Directors, and our Air Quality Team to position NTH for growth and provide the needed services to this market.
• Provide technical expertise to our clients to develop solutions and be a technical resource to other project managers on various projects.
• Assist in recruiting and developing new professionals. Understanding of current and upcoming regulations and customer trends affecting NTH’s clients.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science/Health, Natural Resources, or related degree, from a 4-year accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred.
• 15+ years of demonstrated leadership experience providing technical solutions to air permitting projects and with relevant experience as a consultant, client advocate, and/or account manager within the industry.
• Significant experience in air quality field, including Clean Air Act permitting, New Source Review (NSR), Prevention of Significant Deterioration, Best Available Control Technology, and compliance.
• Knowledgeable in federal MACT and NSPS standards, Michigan Air Pollution Control Rules, Air Dispersion Modeling, and Ambient Air Monitoring Programs.
• Experience negotiating air permit conditions with regulatory agencies and performing third-party environmental audits.
• Experience with project planning, budgeting, delegation, and management to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Experience negotiating project scope and fees with clients.
• Experience advocating for clients and projects with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Experience leading and growing a team of diverse professionals.
• Ability to organize technical material into comprehensive reports and perform QA/QC reviews on work product.
• Project planning, invoicing, and collections, budgeting, task delegation and management to ensure project is completed according to work plans.
• Demonstrated ability to seek and establish new clients and build good business relations with both new and existing clients.
• Develop and maintain professional business relations with clients
• Assist in developing business strategies and action plans for creating growth opportunities.
• Conduct periodic site / client visits, project, and business…