Senior Consultant, Air Quality Compliance in Engineering or Science

Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering, or environmental science.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal air programs, particularly Title V and RECLAIM.
  • Experience in environmental consulting or industry, particularly with local air districts and regulatory knowledge.
  • Strong MS Office skills, especially in PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Drive air quality compliance strategies for industrial clients.
  • Interact with local regulators and clients regarding permit applications.
  • Support multi-disciplinary permitting and compliance programs.
  • Collaborate with ERM’s global experts for innovative solutions.
  • Build strong client relationships fostering repeat business.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP plans.
  • Life, disability, and AD&D insurance.
Full Job Description

What Your Impact Is

  • Drive air quality compliance strategies for diverse industrial clients across California and nationwide.

  • Interact with local regulators and clients to steward permit application review and issuance.

  • Support multi-disciplinary permitting and compliance programs that influence major business decisions.

  • Collaborate with ERM’s global network of experts to deliver innovative solutions and best practices.

  • Build strong client relationships that lead to repeat business and long-term partnerships.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, environmental, civil, or mechanical engineering), environmental science, or related discipline.

  • 3+ years of relevant experience.

  • Working knowledge of local, state, and federal air programs (Title V, RECLAIM facilities).

  • Direct consulting or industry experience in the environmental field with working regulatory knowledge of local air districts (SCAQMD and other local air districts), state and federal programs, Title V and RECLAIM facilities.

  • Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to read, understand, and apply environmental regulations and agency guidance documents.

  • Strong MS Office computer skills, with an advanced understanding of PowerPoint and Excel required.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to clients as needed.

  • Apply a collaborative approach and enjoy teaming with colleagues around the world.

  • Positive and enthusiastic attitude; motivated to deliver outstanding client service and grow the business.

  • Excellent communicator—both written and verbal—with technical writing experience.

  • Organized and self-driven with strong time management.

  • Collaborative team player with a positive, client-focused attitude and a passion for growth.

  • Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

  • Experience working with agencies like local Air Quality Management Districts, California Air Resources Board, and other Southwest regulators.

  • Strong technical skills in emissions inventory, permitting, and compliance evaluations; familiarity with pollution controls and equipment systems is a plus.

  • Knowledge of water, wastewater, and waste programs is a plus.

  • Field experience with data collection, air compliance monitoring, assessments, and permitting; experience with stormwater inspections, technical writing, SWPPP updates, HMBP prep, or wastewater permit applications a plus.

  • Skilled at interpreting environmental regulations and guidance documents.

  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset with solid computational skills.

  • Proven success managing projects and building lasting client relationships.

  • Advanced MS Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare emission inventories, permit applications, and compliance reports.

  • Conduct regulatory applicability evaluations and implement compliance management systems.

  • Perform fieldwork, including air compliance assessments and multi-media inspections.

  • Liaise with regulators and clients to ensure timely permit approvals.

  • Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence across all projects.

For the Senior Consultant, Air Quality Compliance in Engineering or Science position, the anticipated annual base pay is $84,860 - $108,285 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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