Senior Consultant, Air Quality Compliance Engineering

About the role

Join ERM, the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, and help shape the future of environmental compliance for some of the most innovative companies in Technology, Media & Telecom, Manufacturing, and Power sectors.

What Your Impact Is

• Drive air quality compliance strategies for diverse industrial clients across Arizona 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.

Required

• Bachelor’s in engineering (chemical, environmental, civil 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, 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 frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.

Preferred

• Experience working with agencies like Maricopa County Air Quality, Pima/Pinal County Districts, Arizona DEQ, 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 air compliance monitoring, assessments, and permitting; experience with stormwater inspections, technical writing, SWPPP updates, HMBP prep, or wastewater permit applications a plus.
• Skill at interpreting environmental regulations and guidance documents.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with solid computational skills.
• Prioritization of 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.