Senior Air Quality Compliance Consultant – Northern CA

ERM; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D

401(k) plan

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Air Quality Compliance, Engineer or Scientist to lead complex air permitting and compliance programs across NSR, PSD, Title V and state regulations. You will guide regulators, develop permitting strategies, and drive business growth while mentoring teams in multiple ERM offices.

Based in Northern California (Walnut Creek) or Denver, CO, you will build lasting client relationships, apply regulatory knowledge, and contribute to ERM’s national air quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of air quality compliance, permitting, and regulatory programs.
• Knowledge of local air districts, state and federal programs, Title V and RECLAIM facilities.
• Ability to travel and work independently.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply environmental regulations and agency guidance documents.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and build lasting client relationships.
• Strong communication, analytical, and technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex air permitting and compliance assurance programs under NSR, PSD, Title V, and state-level regulations.
• Conduct regulatory analyses and develop permitting strategies tailored to client operations.
• Engage with regulators to facilitate permit reviews and approvals.
• Prepare technical proposals and lead business development initiatives.
• Build and maintain client relationships that drive repeat business and market growth.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project teams across multiple ERM offices.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or related discipline

Master’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

AERMOD

GIS

Job description

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Air Quality Compliance, Engineer or Scientist to lead complex air permitting and compliance programs across NSR, PSD, Title V and state regulations. You will guide regulators, develop permitting strategies, and drive business growth while mentoring teams in multiple ERM offices.

Based in Northern California (Walnut Creek) or Denver, CO, you will build lasting client relationships, apply regulatory knowledge, and contribute to ERM’s national air quality