ERM

Principal Consultant, Air Quality - Engineering / Scientist

ERM

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $122,612 - $166,230 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Drive strategic growth of ERM’s Air Quality Service Area across North America.
  • Lead complex air permitting and compliance programs for major industrial clients.
  • Build and nurture client relationships that result in repeat business and long-term partnerships.
  • Mentor and develop the next generation of air quality professionals.
  • Collaborate globally to deliver innovative solutions that address climate change and regulatory challenges.
  • Develop and implement strategic business plans to grow ERM’s air quality services.
  • Serve as a senior technical expert for permitting and compliance programs.
  • Manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules while ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Expand ERM’s market share through technical excellence and business development.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level staff and foster a collaborative team culture.
  • Support global initiatives and cross-sell ERM’s diverse service offerings.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 6+ years of experience in air quality consulting and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven expertise in air permitting and climate change strategies.
  • Strong track record as a “seller/doer,” winning and delivering large, strategic projects.
  • Deep understanding of local, state, and federal air regulations.
  • Established relationships within manufacturing, technology, oil & gas, or chemical sectors.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
  • 8+ years of consulting experience with advanced technical competence in Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and MACT (preferred).
  • Professional certifications (P.E., CSP, CHMM, or similar) (preferred).
  • Familiarity with stack testing, ambient air measurements, and air dispersion modeling (preferred).
  • Expertise in related compliance areas (e.g., stormwater, SPCC, CEQA permitting, multi-media auditing) (preferred).
Benefits
  • paid time off
  • parental leave
  • medical insurance
  • dental insurance
  • vision insurance
  • life insurance
  • disability insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
air permittingregulatory complianceclimate change strategiesTitle VPSDNSRBACTMACTstack testingair dispersion modeling
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringclient relationship managementcollaborationbusiness developmentproject managementteam culture developmentstrategic planningclient satisfaction
Certifications
P.E.CSPCHMM