Managing Consultant, Environmental Air Quality Compliance, Engineer or Scientist

Why This Role Matters At Walnut Creek, CA or Denver, CO. Lead strategic air permitting and compliance programs for high-profile industrial clients. Serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients maintain operational flexibility while meeting regulatory requirements. Drive business growth by building strong client relationships and expanding ERM’s market presence. Mentor and develop project teams across multiple offices, fostering technical excellence and collaboration. Contribute to ERM’s national Air Quality technical community, sharing best practices and shaping industry standards. What Your Impact Is Lead strategic air permitting and compliance programs for high-profile industrial clients. Serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients maintain operational flexibility while meeting regulatory requirements. Drive business growth by building strong client relationships and expanding ERM’s market presence. Mentor and develop project teams across multiple offices, fostering technical excellence and collaboration. Contribute to ERM’s national Air Quality technical community, sharing best practices and shaping industry standards. What You’ll Bring Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, environmental, civil, or mechanical engineering), environmental science, or related discipline. 4+ years of experience in air quality compliance, permitting, and regulatory programs. Direct consulting or industry experience in the environmental field with working regulatory knowledge of local air districts, state and federal programs, TitleV and RECLAIM facilities. Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision. 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. Driver’s License Required: This position requires a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include travel to various client locations across a large geographic area. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Preferred Experience in energy transition (oil and gas), chemical, technology, manufacturing, chemical, or mining sectors. Familiarity with AERMOD, GIS, health risk assessments, CEQA, and other compliance programs. Master’s degree in a related discipline. Professional certifications (EIT, P.E., CSP, CHMM, or similar). Key Responsibilities Manage complex air permitting and compliance assurance programs under NSR, PSD, TitleV, 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. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis. For the Managing Consultant, Environmental Air Quality Compliance, Engineering or Science position, the anticipated annual base pay is $103,967 - $132,573 USD. Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. 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. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #J-18808-Ljbffr