Senior Consultant - Air Quality Permitting

Ready to lead complex air quality solutions and shape the future of sustainable industry?

At ERM, we’re seeking a Senior Consultant, Air Quality Permitting (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. You’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the field, contribute to meaningful sustainability outcomes, and help clients navigate increasingly complex regulatory landscapes with confidence.

Why This Role Matters

Air quality and climate change are central to today’s environmental priorities. As part of ERM’s growing Air Quality team—one of the largest in the industry—you will help clients address regulatory challenges, implement sustainable solutions, and develop compliance strategies that directly impact the future of energy and industrial operations.

What Your Impact Is

• 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

What You'll Bring

Required:

• 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
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

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

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

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in a way that is both technically challenging and purpose-driven—helping organizations move toward a more sustainable and compliant future while advancing your own career within a global leader in environmental consulting.

Who We Are: 
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. 

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports 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. 

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. 

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Thank you for your interest in ERM! 

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