Consulting Associate, Air Quality

About the Role

Air quality and climate change are central to environmental responsibility. In this role you will help clients navigate regulatory requirements, reduce emissions, and transition toward a low‑carbon future, directly contributing to cleaner air and a healthier planet. You will support major industrial and global clients in achieving compliance and sustainability goals, delivering technical expertise on permitting, emissions analysis, and climate initiatives. Collaboration with ERM’s nationwide network will enable the implementation of best practices and innovative solutions. • Conduct air quality analyses and regulatory compliance evaluations. • Prepare air quality permit applications (Title V, PSD, NSR) and emission inventories. • Evaluate air pollution control technologies and implement climate change projects, including GHG inventories. • Assist clients with compliance programs, audits, and deliver projects within scope, budget, and schedule. • Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸air quality
• ▸permit applications
• ▸emissions inventory
• ▸tech evaluation
• ▸compliance audits
• ▸client relations

What You Bring

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, environmental, or mechanical engineering (or a related field) and up to two years of experience in air‑quality consulting or industry. Strong analytical abilities, proficiency with spreadsheets and databases, and excellent communication skills are essential. A Master’s degree and experience with Title V, PSD, NSR, MACT compliance, or greenhouse‑gas inventories are preferred. • Require Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 0‑2+ years experience in air‑quality consulting or industry. • Strong analytical skills, proficient with spreadsheets and databases; excellent written and verbal communication. • Preferred: Master’s degree; experience with Title V, PSD, NSR, MACT compliance; familiarity with greenhouse‑gas inventories.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸master’s
• ▸air‑quality
• ▸analytical
• ▸spreadsheets
• ▸title v

Benefits

Ready to launch your career in environmental consulting, ERM offers a chance to join a global leader focused on sustainability, air quality, and climate impact. As a Consulting Associate in Air Quality for Illinois, Wisconsin, or Minnesota, you will work alongside industry experts on complex challenges for innovative companies. The anticipated base salary ranges from $61,299 to $72,100, with potential bonus eligibility, and the role includes a comprehensive benefits package covering paid time off, parental leave, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, and retirement plans. • Salary $61,299–$72,100 base; bonus eligibility; comprehensive benefits including PTO, parental leave, health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Work Environment

Hybrid

Interview Process

-candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of the recruitment process.