Mid to Senior Level Air Quality Engineer​/Scientist; Environmental Consulting - Farmington Hill

Mid to Senior Level Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Consulting) – Farmington Hills, MI (Or WI or IL)

The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding a mid- to senior-level Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to our Air Compliance team based in Farmington Hills, MI, or at other locations in Michigan, Illinois, or Wisconsin.

Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting‑edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development.

Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.

Your Impact: Tetra Tech is a leader in the air compliance industry, providing strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and support for our clients. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

Position Summary: Work closely with industrial and governmental clients to solve environmental challenges, ensure regulatory compliance, and develop sustainable strategies. Assist with development and management of a team of technical specialists and building and maintaining client relationships for company growth. Additional work may involve environmental site investigations, data management, and field services as needed.

Essential Job Functions: The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Lead the preparation and submission of air permit applications and compliance reports.
• Develop and review air emission inventories, calculations, and greenhouse gas emissions reports.
• Direct junior staff while following established standards and procedures.
• Provide oversight for regulatory and compliance reviews for industrial operations.
• Provide guidance to client facilities on regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Build long‑term partnerships with clients through technical excellence and strong communication.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to optimize group workload around multiple project schedules and competing deadlines.
• Support business development by assisting in proposal preparation, strategizing attendance of conferences and industry events, and making internal and external connections to help grow our client base.
• Supervisory responsibilities include encouraging employee growth; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
• Ability to carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or environmental field.
• 8+ years of experience, at least 4 years successfully managing engineering and/or air quality projects and finances in a client‑facing role.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Direct experience in the air quality practice area with technical experience preparing permits and calculating emissions for complex facilities.
• Willingness to integrate into a team, and mentor and lead junior staff.
• Demonstratable organizational and time management skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with carbon accounting, renewable fuels, and/or sustainability is a plus.
• Experience in the solid waste industry is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to sit and work at a computer for extended periods; occasional standing and walking within the office environment.
• Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 lbs., with infrequent lifting of up to 25 lbs.
• Requires use of hands for typing, handling materials, and operating office equipment; vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and…