Associate Scientist

slrconsulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Orthodontia

Vision

FSA/HSA

PTO accrual

Holidays

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) in Houston, TX seeks an Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to join the Permitting and Compliance Team. The role offers hands-on experience across oil & gas, mining, chemical, energy, and other industrial sectors nationwide.

Candidates should have 7+ years in air quality consulting, strong regulatory knowledge (Title V, PSD, NSPS, NESHAP), and solid technical writing. Travel is required; collaboration with a national team is encouraged; growth opportunities abound.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in air quality consulting or related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of State and Federal air quality regulations, including Title V, PSD, GHG and Emissions Inventory Reporting, NSPS, and NESHAP
• Proven experience supporting clients in maintaining compliance with applicable air quality programs and regulatory requirements
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Demonstrated experience solving environmental challenges, calculating air emissions, and interpreting complex regulations
• Strong technical writing skills, with a track record of producing comprehensive technical reports
• Experience engaging with State and Federal regulatory agencies
• Effective time management across multiple project tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel by air and car, including occasional overnight trips

Responsibilities

• Adhere to SLR and client-specific health, safety, and environmental policies including compliance with drug and alcohol requirements
• Support air quality permitting, compliance reporting, and field data collection activities under the guidance of a Principal or Senior Project Manager
• Collaborate with project team members to develop, review, and deliver permit applications and technical reports
• Mentor junior staff and foster skill development within the team
• Learn and apply compliance reporting software tools effectively
• Provide technical expertise on regulatory frameworks, engineering approaches and investigative method relevant to project work.
• Assist clients in implementing and managing air quality compliance programs
• Prepare proposals and present technical solutions to a diverse client base
• Build and maintain client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality technical work
• Participate in short-duration travel for client meetings and project-related activities

Skills

Air quality consulting

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Project management

Microsoft Office

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering / Environmental Science / Atmospheric Science / Chemistry

Job description

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 1000+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Air Quality Engineer or Scientist to join our expanding Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Team in Houston, Texas.

This full-time position offers a dynamic range of responsibilities, requiring adaptability and a broad skill set. It presents an exciting opportunity to contribute technical expertise to complex air quality permitting projects across industries such as oil & gas, mining, chemical, energy, and other industrial sectors across the United States.

As part of SLR's collaborative environment, you'll have frequent opportunities to engage with our national Air Quality technical team, sharing best practices and expanding your consulting capabilities. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through a rewarding career development path within our global, fast-growing environmental consulting organization.

Technical Experience Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering , Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in air quality consulting or related disciplines
• Strong understanding of State and Federal air quality regulations, including Title V, PSD, GHG and Emissions Inventory Reporting, NSPS, and NESHAP
• Proven experience supporting clients in maintaining compliance with applicable air quality programs and regulatory requirements
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and delivering high-quality work
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and multitasking abilities
• Demonstrated experience solving environmental challenges, calculating air emissions, and interpreting complex regulations
• Strong technical writing skills, with a track record of producing comprehensive technical reports
• Experience engaging with State and Federal regulatory agencies
• Effective time management across multiple project tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Willingness to travel by air and car, including occasional overnight trips

Preferred Personal Attributes and Traits:

• Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and to mentor others
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively, including leading teams when needed
• Solid understanding of project budgets and deadlines
• Self-motivated with minimal need for oversight on routine tasks
• Proactive in identifying and taking on work assignments
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to SLR and client-specific health, safety, and environmental policies including compliance with drug and alcohol requirements
• Support air quality permitting, compliance reporting, and field data collection activities under the guidance of a Principal or Senior Project Manager
• Collaborate with project team members to develop, review, and deliver permit applications and technical reports
• Mentor junior staff and foster skill development within the team
• Learn and apply compliance reporting software tools effectively
• Provide technical expertise on regulatory frameworks, engineering approaches and investigative method relevant to project work.
• Assist clients in implementing and managing air quality compliance programs
• Prepare proposals and present technical solutions to a diverse client base
• Build and maintain client relationships through consistent delivery of high-quality technical work
• Participate in short-duration travel for client meetings and project-related activities

SLR Benefits:

• Competitive total compensation package including medical
• dental
• orthodontia
• vision
• FSA/HSA
• generous PTO accrual
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account with company matching program
• company paid life insurance
• short & long term disability insurance
• employee assistance program

Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Aff

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender i