Principal Consultant, Air Quality

ERM; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Air Quality, based in Houston, Dallas, or Midland, TX, to lead strategic air quality initiatives for major energy and industrial clients. You will shape regulatory strategies, deliver high-impact projects, and mentor a growing team as ERM expands in Texas.

This role requires deep expertise in federal and state air regulations, strong client leadership, and a proven seller/doer track record to win strategic projects while advancing ERM’s sustainability goals.

Qualifikationen

• Recognized expert in federal and state air regulations.
• BS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental) or related discipline.
• 6+ years (12 preferred) of air quality consulting experience with technical depth in Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and MACT.
• Proven “seller/doer” track record with success in winning strategic projects.
• Strong project management skills (scope, budget, schedule) and established Texas industry relationships.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute strategic market plans to grow ERM’s air quality services.
• Lead complex air permitting and compliance programs for industrial clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring clients maintain maximum operating flexibility.
• Manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules with precision.
• Expand ERM’s profile through technical excellence and business development.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff, fostering technical and leadership growth.
• Collaborate globally to deliver innovative air quality solutions.
• Support cross-selling of ERM’s broader service offerings.

Kenntnisse

Air quality consulting

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Business development

Ausbildung

BS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental)

Tools

Air dispersion modeling software

Regulatory permitting software

Jobbeschreibung

Lead the Future of Air Quality Consulting

Are you ready to shape the environmental strategies of industry leaders? At ERM, we’re not just solving compliance challenges—we’re driving innovation in air quality and climate change solutions. This is your chance to join a global powerhouse, influence high-profile projects, and take your career to the next level with a partner-track opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

ERM’s Air Quality & Climate Change service area is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the industry, generating over $50M annually. As a Principal Consultant, Air Quality based in Houston, Dallas or Midland, Texas, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding our footprint in Texas, partnering with major players in Oil & Gas, Energy, Technology, and Chemical sectors. Your leadership will directly impact ERM’s global strategy and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes while advancing sustainability goals.

What Your Impact Is

Drive strategic growth for ERM’s air quality services in Texas. Lead high-value projects that shape environmental compliance and climate adaptation. Build lasting client relationships and deliver innovative solutions that exceed expectations. Mentor and inspire the next generation of air quality professionals.

What You’ll Bring

Required Recognized expert in federal and state Air regulations. BS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental) or related discipline. Or equivalent experience. 6+ years (12 preferred) of air quality consulting experience with technical depth in Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and MACT. Proven “seller/doer” track record with success in winning strategic projects. Strong project management skills (scope, budget, schedule). Established relationships within Oil & Gas, Energy, Technology, or Chemical sectors in Texas. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Preferred Professional certifications (P.E., CSP, CHMM, or similar). Expertise in air dispersion modeling, storm water, SPCC, RMP/PSM, CEQA permitting, multi-media auditing. Familiarity with stack testing and ambient air measurement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic market plans to grow ERM’s air quality services.
• Lead complex air permitting and compliance programs for industrial clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring clients maintain maximum operating flexibility.
• Manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules with precision.
• Expand ERM’s profile through technical excellence and business development.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff, fostering technical and leadership growth.
• Collaborate globally to deliver innovative air quality solutions.
• Support cross-selling of ERM’s broader service offerings.

Who We Are

At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. At ERM, effort pays off and becomes career defining work that leaves a positive imprint on our planet. 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.

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