Senior Project Manager - Air Quality Modeling Expert

Air Quality Modelling Expert

Company Description

About Ramboll Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,800+ experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Inviting bright minds

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We work to create a sustainable future and our inspiring projects and innovative solutions strive to set the standard among our peers. You will join a global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

Job Description

Ramboll is seeking an experienced Air Quality Modeling professional for a Senior Project Manager
position. The ideal candidate is a technical leader with a proven track record of managing complex,
multi-faceted air quality modeling projects, mentoring junior staff, and serving as a trusted advisor to
clients and regulators alike.

Essential Duties

• Serve as technical lead and project manager on complex air quality dispersion modeling and
environmental impact assessment projects using regulatory guideline models such as AERMOD,
CALPUFF, and related tools.
• Ensure project delivery excellence by managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality to
ensure on-time, on-budget delivery that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Provide solutions to compliance challenges and senior-level QA/QC review and technical
oversight of modeling analyses, emission inventories, and permit applications prepared by
project teams.
• Act as client liaison, and support clients through the full project lifecycle, from pre-application
strategy through permit issuance and compliance.
• Lead regulatory interactions and serve as technical representative before national and state
environmental authorities on behalf of clients.
• Mentor and develop junior to mid-level staff; provide technical guidance, training, and career
development support.
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing, scope development, and strategic
client engagement.
• Work with leadership to integrate local teams into the global modeling practice.
• Lead special projects and initiatives as directed by senior leadership.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated project management ability, including scope, budget, schedule, and team
coordination across multiple simultaneous projects and evolving project requirements.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including technical report authorship and
presentations to clients and regulatory authorities.
• Deep expertise in regulatory air dispersion models, particularly AERMOD and CALPUFF, including
advanced configurations.
• Extensive experience in utilizing AERMOD for regulatory applications in accordance with USEPA
and/or US State/Regional Agency modeling guidelines.
• Strong working knowledge of national and state air quality regulatory
frameworks, regulatory processes, and emission standards for industrial sources.
• Proficiency with scientific programming tools such as Python, R, or shell scripting for data
processing, model automation, and analysis.
• Attention to detail and experience managing and processing large meteorological and emissions
datasets, including QA/QC, formatting, and statistical summarization.
• Proficiency with geospatial platforms such as ArcGIS, Surfer, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to build and sustain client and agency relationships.
• Strong mentoring instincts and demonstrated experience developing technical staff.
• Degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Environmental or Chemical Engineering, or related
field required; ME/MTech or MS strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in air quality consulting, dispersion modeling, and
environmental permitting, including at least 3–4 years in a project management or lead
technical role.

Qualifications

Preferred Experience & Qualifications
• Experience with dense gas dispersion models (e.g., PHAST, SAFETI, ALOHA, or CAMEO) for toxic
or flammable release consequence modeling, or similar.
• Background in air quality monitoring or industrial source characterization including stack testing,
fugitive emissions estimation, or process engineering fundamentals.
• Experience working in Linux-based Cloud computing workflow

Additional Information

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realize their full potential.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

Ready to join us?

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Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application

Experience Level

Senior Level