Consulting Associate, Air Quality

If 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 equi...