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Senior Consultant, Air Quality

The ERM International Group Limited

Rochester, NY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$84,860–$108,285 Per Year
SKILLS
Air Quality, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Building Permits, Capital Project, Chemical Engineering, Climate Change, Communication Skills, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Due Diligence, Employee Relationship Management (ERM), Energy Efficiency, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Sciences, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Oil and Gas, Policy Implementation, Project/Program Management, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Spreadsheets, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Technical Strategy, Technology Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Rochester, NY
POSTED
Today
Ready to shape the future of air quality and climate solutions?
Join ERM, a global leader in sustainability consulting, and take your expertise to the next level. We're looking for a Senior Consultant, Air Quality in Rochester, Buffalo or Syracuse, NY who thrives on solving complex challenges for some of the most innovative companies in oil & gas, power, technology, and chemicals. If you're passionate about making an impact and want access to industry-leading experts and cutting-edge projects, this is your opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

Air quality and climate change are at the forefront of environmental responsibility. As part of ERM's rapidly growing Air Quality team, one of the largest in the industry, you'll help clients navigate regulatory hurdles, implement sustainable solutions, and drive compliance strategies that shape the future of energy and industrial operations.

What Your Impact Will Be
  • Deliver expert guidance on air quality permitting and compliance for major capital projects.
  • Influence environmental strategies for global clients across diverse sectors.
  • Contribute to innovative climate initiatives, including greenhouse gas reduction and energy efficiency programs.
  • Build trusted relationships with regulators and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
What You'll Bring

Required:
  • BS in Chemical or Environmental Engineering, or Environmental Sciences (MS preferred).
  • 3+ years of experience in environmental permitting and compliance (4+ years preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with air quality construction permits, Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and/or MACT.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheets and databases.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel to client sites as needed.
  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
Preferred:
  • Advanced degree in a related field.
  • Experience with climate change projects such as GHG inventories and emission reduction strategies.
  • Experience with New York's Climaite Leadership & Community Protection Act (CLCPA) GHG and Co-pollutant reduction strategies and programs.
  • Familiarity with emerging Low Carbon Fuel Standards and complex permitting programs.
Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will work closely with Project Managers on EHS and Air Quality compliance, sustainability, contaminated site management, and due diligence transaction projects. This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental projects for large industrial and global clients:
  • Conducting air quality analyses and regulatory applicability evaluations.
  • Prepare and manage air quality permits (Title V, PSD, NSR, State Facility Permits, Air Registrations) and liaise with regulators.
  • Develop emission inventories and assess pollution control technologies.
  • Implement climate change initiatives, including public disclosure and verification.
  • Support RACT, BACT, LAER, and MACT compliance programs and deliver actionable recommendations.
  • Ensure quality standards across multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Foster strong client relationships and collaborate with ERM's national network of experts.
  • Perform multiple projects within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
  • Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to effectively manage projects.


For the Senior Consultant, Air Quality position, the anticipated annual base pay is $84,860-$108,285 (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!

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