Senior Air Quality Consultant & Practice Lead

SLR Consulting; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Orthodontia

Vision benefits

FSA/HSA

PTO accrual

Holidays (10)

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

SLR Consulting is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead and grow the Air Quality Practice in Pittsburgh. You will manage complex air quality projects, provide regulatory interpretation, and mentor a team of environmental professionals to deliver compliant, high‑impact solutions.

The role emphasizes cross‑disciplinary leadership, client growth, and advancing regulatory compliance across state and industrial settings, with a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 15-20+ years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, government or industry (oil and gas, mining, utilities).
• Strong knowledge of air quality regulations (Title V, PSD, NSPS, NESHAP, GHG, RMP, Ambient Monitoring)
• Effective communicator, writer, with strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mentor a growing team of environmental professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Organize project teams, logistics and schedule to efficiently deliver projects.
• Manage and contribute to the preparation of air quality permit applications (e.g., PSD, Title V, Minor Permit, AQADs).
• Provide regulatory guidance and compliance support to clients across diverse industries.
• Stay ahead of evolving environmental regulations and translate insights into client solutions
• Ensure project delivery within scope, budget, and schedule expectations
• Contribute to growing client relationships.

Skills

Environmental consulting

Air quality regulations

Regulatory interpretation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SLR Consulting is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead and grow the Air Quality Practice in Pittsburgh. You will manage complex air quality projects, provide regulatory interpretation, and mentor a team of environmental professionals to deliver compliant, high‑impact solutions.

The role emphasizes cross‑disciplinary leadership, client growth, and advancing regulatory compliance across state and industrial settings, with a focus on operational excellence.