Principal Consultant, Air Quality

Principal Consultant, Air Quality

Location:

Houston, Texas or Midland, Texas – partner‑track opportunity for an air quality professional seeking to advance their career with a global environmental leader.

ERM is looking for a highly motivated Principal Consultant with significant consulting experience and strong client relationships to grow our Air Quality services business in the Greater Houston and Midland regions.

• Develop and implement a strategic market/business plan to expand ERM’s air quality service area and client base, especially within Oil & Gas, Energy, Technology, and Chemical sectors.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and lead account development with existing and new clients.
• Direct strategic air permits and compliance programs for industrial clients with complex technical and regulatory requirements, ensuring client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality are met.
• Manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules, serving as a “seller/doer” to expand ERM’s air consulting services annually.
• Capitalize on existing client relationships to increase market share and cross‑sell other ERM services within the regional Air Quality market.
• Mentor junior and mid‑level staff in planning, execution, and technical review of air quality projects.
• Collaborate with global ERM air quality practitioners on multi‑office teams to deliver projects and share best practices.
• Demonstrate advanced subject‑matter expertise in air permitting and related areas such as air dispersion modeling, stormwater, CEQA permitting, and multi‑media auditing.
• Support cross‑selling of other ERM consulting service areas to existing clients.

• Recognized expert in federal and state air regulations.
• Experience leading and growing business in a dynamic market environment.
• BS in chemical, mechanical, environmental engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Professional registration such as P.E., CSP, CHMM, or similar (desired).
• 6+ years (12 years preferred) of solid air quality consulting experience with technical competence in Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and MACT.
• Strong track record of managing project deliverables, schedules, and budgets.
• In‑depth understanding of the Oil & Gas, Energy, Technology, or Chemical industry in Texas with existing relationships to leverage new business.
• Consistent “seller/doer” record, including success in winning large and strategic projects.
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring ability.
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and dedication to ERM’s success as a global company.

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 on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.