Principal, Air Quality Permitting and Compliance

SLR International Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company matching

Generous PTO and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

SLR International Corporation seeks a Principal Consultant to grow our Gulf Coast oil and gas air quality practice in Texas and Louisiana. You will lead key client projects, mentor staff, and drive market growth while delivering high-quality permitting and compliance solutions.

You will manage complex multi-stakeholder projects, expand consultancy services, and build durable client relationships across upstream, midstream, and downstream segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Engineering or Environmental Science or related field.
• 15–20 years of air quality consulting or related oil & gas experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and state air quality regulations and permitting.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead consulting projects for Gulf Coast oil & gas clients.
• Expand oil & gas business and mentor staff.
• Develop marketing strategies and sales tactics.
• Maintain strong client relationships and grow portfolio.
• Collaborate across teams for cross-selling and new services.

Skills

Air quality permitting

Regulatory analysis

Business development

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

SLR combines strategic insight with practical technical expertise to address the challenges shaping the energy industry today. Our powerhouse team of environmental and advisory consultants has been at the forefront of helping oil and gas industry clients to comply with complex regulations, tackle environmental and social challenges, and meet stakeholder expectations since SLR’s inception more than 30 years ago. SLR services continuously evolve alongside issues of importance to the oil and gas Industry, and we are currently providing support to large multinational and smaller local companies to succeed throughout the energy transition. While our environmental support for traditional oil and gas services has grown, our focus on other energy forms and issues has evolved and now additionally includes liquefied natural gas. renewables, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, carbon capture/sequestration, and decarbonization. SLR is a recognized leader in environmental consulting to the energy industry, which is our largest North American business sector. The SLR team in North America comprises more than 1500 scientists and engineers providing end-to-end services that drive value and minimize risk throughout the oil and gas value chain. We are now looking for a Principal Consultant to help SLR further grow our oil and gas industry business in the Gulf Coast Region.

Role

As a Principal Consultant, you will play a significant role in growing our Gulf Coast base of oil and gas clients and our team of air quality professionals in Texas and Louisiana. We will rely on you to help lead the expansion of our business in the largest oil and gas producing region in the U.S. You will lead consulting projects for key oil and gas clients, expand our oil and gas industry business, mentor rising talent, and foster a culture of growth and excellence.

Ideal Candidate

• Drive new client growth and expand consulting sales in the oil and gas sector
• Serve as a trusted advisor to industry clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Provide deep technical expertise in air quality permitting, compliance, and U.S. regulatory frameworks, including state requirements
• Demonstrate subject matter leadership in air quality compliance solutions across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations
• Build, manage, and grow strong client relationships, maintaining a diverse and active client portfolio
• Lead business development efforts, including sales strategy, proposal development, and positioning of differentiated value
• Leverage market intelligence and industry networks to identify opportunities and strengthen competitive positioning
• Collaborate across teams to drive cross selling, share insights, and develop new services aligned to market needs
• Lead major client projects to ensure successful delivery, deepen client understanding, and generate repeat work
• Mentor staff and support development of marketing materials, thought leadership, and client communications

Responsibilities

Apply extensive environmental, regulatory, and technical knowledge of the oil and gas industry to design and deliver effective air quality permitting and compliance services to upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas clients. Be client facing and leverage deep expertise in air quality permitting, and compliance to effectively advance client strategies and cultivate new client relationships. Develop effective marketing strategies and sales tactics that lead to increased oil and gas business. Cultivate long-term client satisfaction, retention, and loyalty. Develop successful approaches to identify new opportunities and develop winning value propositions and proposals. Provide clear, concise business-focused findings, recommendations, and options regarding client documentation. Contribute to a high-performing team that works with a significant degree of collaboration and takes pride in the level and quality of service delivered to our clients. A highly positive, can-do attitude will help you thrive in this environment. Develop, track, and document sales, project expectations, and budget.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you will grow your subject-matter expertise and oil and gas industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long run, and if you ask our team, they will tell you that is just one of the benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction now and in the future.

Benefits

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

The salary range for this position is $175,000 - $225,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science degree(s) in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 15-20 years’ experience in providing successful air quality consulting and/or in-house services to the oil and gas sector, including demonstrated success leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong experience in consulting, client relationship management, and business development.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and state air quality regulations and permitting requirements applicable to the Gulf Coast oil and gas industry, with strong experience in regulatory applicability analysis and interpretation.
• Established reputation in the oil and gas industry, with demonstrated credibility and visibility through regulatory engagement, client relationships, published work, conference participation, or industry association involvement.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and inspire technical teams.
• Excellent communication and people skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and executive-level presentation.
• Strong written communication skills for proposal/report writing, technical and marketing presentations, and peer review capabilities.
• Professional Designation with appropriate Professional Organization.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I)

DE&I are at the core of who we are and want to be. SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. 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 identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and encouraged to be their authentic self. We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world.

Sustainability

We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world.

When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.