Senior Consultant, Air Quality

Sigma Earth; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sigma Earth in Kentucky is seeking an Environmental Permitting Specialist to support air quality compliance for large-scale projects. You will help shape strategies for multinational clients and contribute to climate-related initiatives, with travel to client sites as needed.

The role requires a bachelor's in a relevant field, 3+ years of permitting experience, and strong communication and analytical skills. No immigration sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science.
• 3+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance; 4+ years preferred.
• Experience with air quality permitting programs such as Title V, PSD, NSR, MACT.
• Strong analytical ability, including comfort with spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-moving environment.
• Willingness to travel to client locations when needed.
• This role does not offer immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers on projects involving EHS and air quality compliance, sustainability, contaminated site management, and transaction due diligence.
• Carry out air quality analyses and determine regulatory applicability.
• Prepare, manage, and coordinate air quality permits, including Title V, PSD, NSR, State Facility Permits, and Air Registrations, while communicating with regulatory agencies.
• Develop emissions inventories and evaluate pollution control options.
• Assist with climate-related programs, including disclosure and verification activities.
• Support compliance efforts related to RACT, BACT, LAER, and MACT, while providing practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and timeline expectations, while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and work with ERM’s broader national team of experts.
• Support Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers in the effective execution and management of projects.

Skills

Permitting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

Job description

What Your Contribution Will Be

• Provide specialized support on air quality permitting and compliance for large-scale capital projects.
• Help shape environmental strategies for multinational clients across a range of industries.
• Support forward-looking climate efforts, including greenhouse gas reduction initiatives and energy efficiency programs.
• Develop strong working relationships with regulators and key stakeholders to help projects move forward successfully.

What You Will Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Science; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance, with 4 or more years preferred.
• Practical experience with air quality permitting and compliance programs such as construction permits, Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and MACT.
• Strong analytical ability, including comfort with spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-moving environment.
• Willingness to travel to client locations when needed.
• This role does not offer immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• An advanced degree in a related discipline.
• Experience working on climate-related initiatives such as greenhouse gas inventories and emissions reduction planning.
• Familiarity with New York’s Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA), including GHG and co-pollutant reduction strategies.
• Knowledge of emerging Low Carbon Fuel Standards and more complex permitting frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers on projects involving EHS and air quality compliance, sustainability, contaminated site management, and transaction due diligence.
• Carry out air quality analyses and determine regulatory applicability.
• Prepare, manage, and coordinate air quality permits, including Title V, PSD, NSR, State Facility Permits, and Air Registrations, while communicating with regulatory agencies.
• Develop emissions inventories and evaluate pollution control options.
• Assist with climate-related programs, including disclosure and verification activities.
• Support compliance efforts related to RACT, BACT, LAER, and MACT, while providing practical recommendations.
• Manage multiple projects within scope, budget, and timeline expectations, while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and work with ERM’s broader national team of experts.
• Support Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers in the effective execution and management of projects.