Senior Consultant, Air Quality Full Time

What Your Contribution Will Be

• Provide specialized support on air quality permitting and compliance for large-scale capital projects.
• Help shape environmental strategies for multinational clients across a range of industries.
• Support forward-looking climate efforts, including greenhouse gas reduction initiatives and energy efficiency programs.
• Develop strong working relationships with regulators and key stakeholders to help projects move forward successfully.

What You Will Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance, with 4 or more years preferred.
• Practical experience with air quality permitting and compliance programs such as construction permits, Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and MACT.
• Strong analytical ability, including comfort with spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-moving environment.
• Willingness to travel to client locations when needed.
• This role does not offer immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• An advanced degree in a related discipline.
• Experience working on climate-related initiatives such as greenhouse gas inventories and emissions reduction planning.
• Familiarity with New York’s Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA), including GHG and co-pollutant reduction strategies.
• Knowledge of emerging Low Carbon Fuel Standards and more complex permitting frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers on projects involving EHS and air quality compliance, sustainability, contaminated site management, and transaction due diligence.
• Carry out air quality analyses and determine regulatory applicability.
• Prepare, manage, and coordinate air quality permits, including Title V, PSD, NSR, State Facility Permits, and Air Registrations, while communicating with regulatory agencies.
• Develop emissions inventories and evaluate pollution control options.
• Assist with climate-related programs, including disclosure and verification activities.
• Support compliance efforts related to RACT, BACT, LAER, and MACT, while providing practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and timeline expectations, while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and work with ERM’s broader national team of experts.
• Support Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers in the effective execution and management of projects.