Senior Air Quality Scientist & Permitting Specialist

SLR Consulting; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

SLR Consulting seeks an Associate Scientist/Air Quality Engineer in Houston, TX to join the Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Team. The role requires a strong background in air quality regulations and proven consulting experience across industries such as oil & gas and mining.

You will support permitting, compliance reporting, and regulatory reporting while collaborating with a national technical team. Your responsibilities include developing permit applications, producing technical reports,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in air quality consulting.
• Strong understanding of Title V, PSD, GHG and Emissions Inventory Reporting, NSPS, and NESHAP.
• Experience helping clients maintain compliance with air quality programs.
• 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.
• 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 methods 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 knowledge

Technical writing

Project management

Client interaction

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Regulatory agency engagement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

SLR Consulting seeks an Associate Scientist/Air Quality Engineer in Houston, TX to join the Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Team. The role requires a strong background in air quality regulations and proven consulting experience across industries such as oil & gas and mining.

You will support permitting, compliance reporting, and regulatory reporting while collaborating with a national technical team. Your responsibilities include developing permit applications, producing technical reports,