Air Quality Specialist

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact. In the role of Air Quality Specialist, we'll count on you to: Review federal, state, and local regulations to provide air permit applicability determinations. Analyze data provided by clients to develop air emission inventories. Prepare air quality permit application documents on behalf of sources, and coordinate between clients and regulatory agencies to assist permitting projects. Conduct analyses to develop design options or recommendations, and assist in the preparation of deliverable documents. Perform routine technical assignments requiring application of standard techniques and procedures for calculating potential/actual emissions or estimating air dispersion modeled impacts. Work independently on small projects or assist senior personnel on larger air quality projects. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of industry experience with consulting or other air quality related work (preference for familiarity with Clean Air Act permitting). Experience with air emission calculation methodologies, state-level construction and operating permit programs, PSD, Title V, NSPS, NESHAP, MACT, and CAM regulations a plus but not required. Dispersion modeling experience and/or stack testing a plus but not required. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Meteorology or closely related field Experience with Microsoft Office programs Self-starter with excellent writing and communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team May require the ability to travel An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Minnesota: $43,880 - $62,685 Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Minneapolis Other Locations: United States-Wisconsin-Madison, United States-Wisconsin-Milwaukee, United States-Minnesota-Saint Louis Park Industry: Environment/Sciences Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Environmental Compliance Job Posting: Aug 25, 2026 At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmittive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr HDR