Consulting Associate, Air Quality

Location: Indianapolis

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RIf you're an early‑career professional ready to put your technical skills to work solving real-world environmental challenges, this is your chance. At
** ERM**, you won’t be watching from the sidelines—you’ll be part of a collaborative team tackling air quality and climate projects that shape a more sustainable future for major industrial and global clients.
** Why This Role Matters
** ERM’s Air Quality & Climate Change team helps clients navigate complex environmental regulations while driving meaningful progress in sustainability and emissions reduction. As a
** Consulting Associate, Air Quality**, you’ll play a key role in delivering high‑quality technical work that supports cleaner operations, compliance excellence, and climate-forward solutions across the
** Midwest**.
** What Your Impact Is
** In this role, you will support a wide range of air quality and climate‑related projects, from emissions analysis and permitting to climate reporting and compliance programs. You’ll work closely with experienced ERM practitioners and industry-leading experts—gaining hands-on experience, expanding your technical skillset, and contributing to impactful environmental outcomes for major clients in technology, energy, and manufacturing.
** What You’ll Bring
**** Required
* ** BS/MS in meteorology, engineering (chemical or environmental), environmental science, or a related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
* 1+ year of relevant experience in air quality or environmental compliance.
* Strong proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and data-driven analysis.
* Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to think strategically, negotiate effectively, present confidently, and build positive relationships.
* Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced consulting environment—managing multiple projects, meeting tight deadlines, and traveling to client sites as needed.
* Positive, collaborative mindset with a drive to contribute to ERM’s overall success.
* ** This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
**** Preferred
* ** Exposure to regulatory air quality programs (Title V, PSD, NSR, MACT).
* Experience preparing emissions inventories or supporting permitting documentation.
* Familiarity with greenhouse gas reporting or climate-related project work.
* Strong communication skills and an interest in client-facing work.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Conduct air quality analyses, assess regulatory compliance, and evaluate applicability under federal and state programs.
* Support preparation of complete and accurate air permit applications—including Title V, PSD, and NSR—while engaging with local regulators throughout the review process.
* Develop emissions inventory reports (criteria pollutants, GHG) and support TRI reporting by quantifying emissions and impacts.
* Evaluate air pollution control technologies and assess technical and economic feasibility of control equipment.
* Contribute to climate-related initiatives such as greenhouse gas inventories, emissions reduction strategies, energy efficiency evaluations, public disclosures, and verification efforts.
* Assist clients with MACT compliance programs and related documentation.
* Prepare clear technical reports, recommendations, and deliverables.
* Support environmental compliance audits and follow-up corrective actions to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
* Manage multiple tasks within defined scope, budget, and schedule expectations while maintaining high-quality work standards.
* Build strong working relationships with clients, ERM colleagues, and subcontractors.
* Collaborate across ERM’s global Air Quality & Climate Change network, contributing to the growth of our practice and sharing expertise across regions and disciplines.
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* Who We Are:

*** As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative…