Senior Consultant, Air Quality
About the role
At ERM, we’re seeking a Senior Consultant, Air Quality (Houston, TX or Austin, TX) to play a pivotal role in delivering high-impact environmental solutions for leading organizations across oil & gas, power, technology, and chemicals. This is more than a technical role—it’s an opportunity to influence how industries adapt, comply, and innovate in response to evolving environmental and climate challenges.
Responsibilities
- Deliver expert guidance on air quality permitting and compliance for major capital projects
- Influence environmental strategies for global clients across diverse sectors
- Contribute to innovative climate initiatives, including greenhouse gas reduction and energy efficiency programs
- Build trusted relationships with regulators and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes
Requirements
- BS in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Sciences (MS preferred) or equivalent experience
- 3+ years (4+ years preferred) of experience in environmental permitting and compliance
- Hands-on experience with air quality construction permits, Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and/or MACT
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheets and databases
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel to client sites as needed
Preferred
- Advanced degree in a related field
- Experience with climate change projects such as GHG inventories and emission reduction strategies
- Familiarity with emerging Low Carbon Fuel Standards and complex permitting programs
What You'll Bring
- BS in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Sciences (MS preferred) or equivalent experience
- 3+ years (4+ years preferred) of experience in environmental permitting and compliance
- Hands-on experience with air quality construction permits, Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and/or MACT
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheets and databases
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel to client sites as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct air quality analyses and regulatory applicability evaluations
- Prepare and manage air quality permits (Title V, PSD, NSR) and liaise with regulators
- Develop emission inventories and assess pollution control technologies
- Implement climate change initiatives, including public disclosure and verification
- Support MACT compliance programs and deliver actionable recommendations
- Ensure quality standards across multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule
- Foster strong client relationships and collaborate with ERM’s national network of experts
Who We Are
We are the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, partnering with the world’s leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlock commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM, we support clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.