Consultant, Air Quality

Shape the Future of Air Quality & Climate Solutions at ERM

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant, Air Quality to join our consulting team in Raleigh or Charlotte, North Carolina. If you’re driven by the opportunity to solve complex environmental challenges and influence the sustainability strategy of major industries, this role will place you at the center of high‑impact work. As part of ERM’s nationally recognized Air Quality practice, you’ll support innovative projects, guide clients through evolving regulatory landscapes, and contribute to solutions that shape long‑term environmental performance. This is your chance to join a team where your expertise matters—and where your growth is supported by a global network of top air quality and climate professionals.

Why This Role Matters

ERM’s Air Quality technical community leads some of the most innovative air quality and climate engagements across North America. With over 300 professionals in the region, we partner with clients in oil & gas, power, technology, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals—helping them manage emissions, meet regulatory requirements, and respond to emerging climate and air quality challenges.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering solutions that ensure compliance, reduce environmental impacts, and support sustainable growth for some of the world’s most influential organizations.

What Your Impact Is

• Delivering high‑quality air quality analyses, regulatory assessments, and applicability evaluations.
• Developing accurate Title V, PSD, and NSR permit applications while coordinating with local regulators.
• Preparing detailed emission inventories, quantifying emissions and impacts, and recommending compliance strategies.
• Supporting climate‑focused initiatives including greenhouse gas inventories and emissions reporting.
• Managing tasks efficiently—ensuring deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Strengthening collaborative relationships with clients, internal teams, and subcontractors.
• Demonstrating leadership in health & safety and contributing to a culture of safe operations.
• Identifying opportunities for improved processes, new work, and enhanced client service.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• BS in Chemical, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred but not required). Or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years (3–5 years preferred) of consulting or industry experience in environmental permitting and compliance.
• Experience with air quality construction permits and Title V permitting; PSD, NSR, BACT, and/or MACT experience a plus.
• Strong understanding of air emissions and emissions reporting processes.
• Advanced spreadsheet and database skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced consulting environment, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and travel to client sites as needed.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred

• Experience directly interacting with regulators to steward permit applications.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas inventory development or climate‑related projects.
• Experience supporting complex capital projects through permitting and environmental risk processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct air quality analyses and regulatory compliance evaluations.
• Perform applicability assessments for industrial operations across multiple sectors.
• Develop Title V, PSD, and NSR permits; manage interactions with regulators during the review and issuance process.
• Prepare emission inventory reports and quantify air pollutant emissions and impacts.
• Support climate change initiatives, including greenhouse gas inventories.
• Prepare technical recommendations, including emissions testing findings, operational limits, and control device options.
• Deliver high‑quality work on time and within budget across multiple concurrent tasks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and subcontractors.
• Meet personal billability targets and identify emerging opportunities or change orders.
• Provide visible safety leadership and ensure adherence to ERM and client safety protocols.
• Manage project risks through strong compliance with ERM processes and quality reviews.
• Exercise sound judgment within standard practices and escalate issues when needed—always empowered to stop work for safety.