Senior Consultant, Air Quality Compliance Engineering or Scientist

About the Role

You will 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, and support multi‑disciplinary permitting and compliance programs that influence major business decisions. Collaboration with ERM’s global network of experts will enable delivery of innovative solutions and best practices, while building strong client relationships that lead to repeat business and long‑term partnerships. Key responsibilities include preparing emission inventories, permit applications, and compliance reports; conducting regulatory applicability evaluations and implementing compliance management systems; performing fieldwork such as air compliance assessments and multi‑media inspections; and liaising with regulators and clients to ensure timely permit approvals while promoting a culture of safety, collaboration, and excellence. • 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 secure timely permit approvals • Drive air quality compliance strategies for industrial clients across California and nationwide • Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate repeat business • Collaborate with ERM’s global experts to deliver innovative solutions

Key Responsibilities

• ▸emission inventories
• ▸permit applications
• ▸compliance reporting
• ▸regulatory evaluation
• ▸field assessments
• ▸client liaison

What You Bring

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, environmental, civil), environmental science, or a related discipline, and at least three years of relevant experience. Candidates must have working knowledge of local, state, and federal air programs such as Title V and RECLAIM, and direct consulting or industry experience with SCAQMD and other air districts. Success in this fast‑paced consulting environment demands the ability to multi‑task, travel, work independently with minimal supervision, and apply environmental regulations and agency guidance documents. Strong MS Office skills—particularly advanced PowerPoint and Excel—are required, along with excellent written and verbal communication, technical writing experience, and a collaborative, client‑focused attitude. A valid driver’s license is required because the position involves frequent travel to client locations across a large geographical area, and the role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred experience includes working with agencies such as surrounding California County Air Quality and California DEQ, strong technical skills in emissions inventory, permitting, and compliance evaluations, and familiarity with pollution controls, water, wastewater, and waste programs. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related field required • Minimum 3 years of experience with local, state, and federal air programs (Title V, RECLAIM) • Proficient in MS Office, especially advanced PowerPoint and Excel • Excellent written and verbal communication with technical writing experience • Ability to multi‑task, travel frequently, and work independently • Valid driver’s license required; no immigration sponsorship available • Preferred: experience with California air agencies, emissions inventory, permitting, and knowledge of water and waste programs

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸title v
• ▸reclaim
• ▸ms office
• ▸powerpoint
• ▸technical writing

Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay is $76,000‑$103,836 USD, with eligibility for bonus pay, and the role includes a comprehensive benefits package covering paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, and retirement plans such as 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP. • Salary range $76,000‑$103,836 USD with bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits

Work Environment

Office Full-Time