Air Quality Practice Lead

Post Date

May 06, 2026

Location

Aiken,
South Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

29803
US
Jul 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

FTL-29382584-d8b0-4993-85c1-a79d98616557

Pay Rate

$136k - $170k (estimate)

Job Description

• They run the air quality team at the company
• They help big companies get approval to build things (like power plants, pipelines, factories)
• They make sure those companies follow environmental rules for pollution
• They manage people, grow the team, and hire new talent
• They talk to clients and bring in new business
• They act like the go-to expert + leader for anything related to air quality

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

• B.S. or M.S. degree in chemical engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 15 years of experience in air quality/ environmental consulting
• Strong experience with:
o PSD (type of NSR permit called “Prevention pf Significant Deterioration) / NSR permitting (overall program that applies when you build something new or make a big change to an existing facility)
o Title V permits
• Background in energy sector or large industrial projects
• Must have a solid understanding of energy facility air quality requirements and regulatory developments including market trends and potential, competition, clients, forecasting, and capture strategy.
• Dynamic, self-starter with successful experience with operational and program-level leadership, business development, and strategic planning for the commercial, industrial, and governmental market sectors.
• Direct proven account portfolio operational leadership supporting and mentoring account managers and teams in building relationships, account size and value of the account.
• Strong network of clients and long-standing, established relationships.
• Ability to delegate project and operation tasks to more junior team members to effectively utilize candidate’s strengths is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in managing project and group finances with strong profitability.
• Skilled in oral and written communication with demonstrated ability developing and delivering effective presentations to customers and management.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.