Principal Practice Leader – Air Quality

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Principal Practice Leader leading innovative air quality projects at Geosyntec. Overseeing project management and business development in Energy Transition operations.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $128,640 - $180,095 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Business development, project management and technical lead for air quality projects related to emissions quantification and studies, carbon and climate change programs, environmental impact assessments, regulatory analysis and permitting, and compliance solutions.
Maintain high visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in client-based professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.
Technical leader for air quality matters regulatory analyses as driven by the Clean Air Act, as well as state and local regulations and evolving GHG regulations and reporting programs.
Provide consulting services for air permitting (such as NSR, PSD, Title V, GHG, EPCRA and state-level pre-construction and operating permits), and air quality impact assessments involving dispersion modeling and health risk assessment.
Assist in the development and planning of new and modified facilities, as well as providing integrated consulting, environmental, design and construction support for some of the largest projects in the U.S.
Manage projects and staff, including providing technical leadership and oversight, risk management, and mentoring.
Work closely with staff across North America Assist in recruiting and training additional staff.
Serve in a leadership role for the company culture and values across the organization.
Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, biology or a related field. (required)
Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)
Professional registration (i.e., P.E. P.G.) (required)
At least 10 years of experience in the energy infrastructure related to the siting, permitting, and licensing field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
Experience in managing permitting, planning, compliance and environmental oversight of linear energy infrastructure (and related fixed assets) projects. (required)
Experience managing the overall delivery of projects including, project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. (required)
Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) certification process, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and state-specific local permitting requirements in the Appalachian Basin (including PA, OH, WV, NY, NJ, MD, VA, NC, SC). (required)
Experience in conducting environmental site assessments for compliance with NEPA.
Significant experience with FERC environmental regulations including capital project development for natural gas pipelines under Section 7c. (required)
Experience with Federal permitting programs such as the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 404 wetland permitting, the US Fish & Wildlife Service or the US National Marine Fisheries Sections 7 and 10 consultations, and the National Historic Preservation Act for Section 106 consultations. (required)
Certifications or additional training or experience in erosion and sediment control inspection and wetlands delineation. (preferred)
Current OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training and refreshers. (preferred)
Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid holidays
vacation
sick
personal paid time off
medical
dental
vision
life
disability insurance
401(k)
other benefits to eligible employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

Emissions QuantificationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDispersion ModelingHealth Risk AssessmentProject Planning and ControlsFinancial ManagementChange ManagementRisk ManagementContract ManagementEnvironmental Site Assessment

Soft Skills

MentoringClient Relationship ManagementTeam Leadership

Certifications

Professional Engineer (P.E.)Professional Geologist (P.G.)Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Certification