Consulting Associate, Air Quality

Overview

Ready to Launch Your Career in Environmental Consulting? If you’re passionate about sustainability, air quality, and making a real impact on the environment, this is your chance to join a global leader in environmental consulting. At ERM, you’ll work alongside industry experts, tackle complex challenges, and help shape solutions for some of the world’s most innovative companies.

Air quality and climate change are at the forefront of environmental responsibility. As a Consulting Associate, Air Quality in Illinois, Wisconsin, or Minnesota, you’ll play a key role in helping clients navigate regulatory requirements, reduce emissions, and transition toward a low-carbon future. Your work will directly contribute to cleaner air and a healthier planet.

• Support major industrial and global clients in achieving compliance and sustainability goals.
• Deliver technical expertise on air quality permitting, emissions analysis, and climate change initiatives.
• Collaborate with ERM’s nationwide network of specialists to implement best practices and innovative solutions.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or engineering (chemical, environmental, mechanical) or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in air quality consulting or industry.
• Understanding of air emissions and reporting processes.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in spreadsheets and databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A self-starter with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Driver's License
  
  Required:
  
  This position requires a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in environmental science or engineering (chemical, environmental, mechanical) or related field.
• Experience with air emission inventories, Title V, PSD, NSR permitting, and MACT compliance.
• Experience with industrial sites is a plus.

• Conduct air quality analyses and regulatory compliance evaluations.
• Prepare accurate air quality permit applications (Title V, PSD, NSR).
• Develop emission inventories and toxic release reports.
• Evaluate air pollution control technologies for feasibility.
• Implement climate change projects, including GHG inventories and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Assist clients with compliance programs and audits.
• Deliver high-quality work within scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and internal teams.

For the Consulting Associate, Air Quality position, the anticipated annual base pay is $61,299–$72,100 (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.

Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.

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. ERM is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment. 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 environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. 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.

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