Air Quality Program Manager

Air Quality Program ManagerEmployment Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)Location: Oak Ridge, TN (or Remote)Annual Salary Range (DOE): $100,000 - $125,000Position SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Air Quality Program Manager to lead and manage complex environmental engineering projects for government and commercial clients. This senior-level role requires a minimum of 10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, proven project leadership, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams from proposal development through project execution.Minimum Qualifications (Required)10+ years of professional experience in air quality compliance, permitting, and environmental engineeringBachelor of Science (BS) degree in one or more of the following disciplines:Chemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringCivil EngineeringEnvironmental EngineeringDemonstrated experience managing complex environmental projects and client relationshipsStrong working knowledge of federal, state, and local air quality regulationsAbility to lead projects independently with minimal oversightKey ResponsibilitiesLead air quality compliance and engineering support efforts for government and commercial clients across multiple locationsServe as a technical and programmatic leader throughout all phases of projects, including:Initial client meetings and needs assessmentsProposal and technical approach developmentPricing, budgeting, and schedule developmentEngineering design, analysis, and regulatory supportProject execution and managementInterpret and apply air quality regulations to client facilities and operationsDevelop and manage air quality permits, including:New Source Review (NSR)Title V operating permitsPermit-by-rule or equivalentNew construction and modification permitsPerform air quality data management tasks such as:Emissions calculationsEmissions inventoriesDatabase managementPrepare and submit regulatory reports to appropriate agenciesLead and support new proposal efforts, including technical writing and cost developmentDevelop and manage project budgets and schedulesMaintain frequent interaction with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agenciesProvide periodic/as-needed support in additional engineering areas, including:Other environmental media (water, RCRA, TSCA, etc.)General engineering support (mechanical, chemical, electrical, etc.)Proficiency & ExperienceRequired:Microsoft Office Suite (Office 365)Project ManagementTechnical Proposal DevelopmentBudget Development and ManagementResearch, design, testing, and analysisEnvironmental engineering and regulatory compliancePreferred (Not Required):AutoCAD (LT or Full) or similar drafting/design softwareEnvironmental & Regulatory ExperienceExperience supporting one or more of the following areas is required:Air Quality (primary focus)WaterRCRA / TSCARadiologicalGovernment & Agency Experience (Highly Preferred)Department of Defense (DoD)Department of Energy (DOE)U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)Department of the Interior (DOI)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)State and/or Local Regulatory AgenciesTravelTypical travel is less than 25%Current projects are primarily located within the United States; occasional international travel opportunities may ariseCompensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 Per Year

Created: 2026-04-02