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Principal Consultant, Air Quality

ERM
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026
Lead the Future of Air Quality Consulting

Are you ready to shape the environmental strategies of industry leaders? At ERM, we’re not just solving compliance challenges—we’re driving innovation in air quality and climate change solutions. This is your chance to join a global powerhouse, influence high-profile projects, and take your career to the next level with a partner-track opportunity.

Why This Role Matters

ERM’s Air Quality & Climate Change service area is one of the largest and fastest-growing in the industry, generating over $50M annually. As a Principal Consultant, Air Quality based in Ohio, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding our footprint in the Midwest, partnering with major players in Technology, Energy, and Chemical sectors. Your leadership will directly impact ERM’s global strategy and help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes while advancing sustainability goals.

What Your Impact Is

  • Drive strategic growth for ERM’s air quality services in Ohio.
  • Lead high-value projects that shape environmental compliance and climate adaptation.
  • Build lasting client relationships and deliver innovative solutions that exceed expectations.
  • Mentor and inspire the next generation of air quality professionals.

Required

What You’ll Bring

  • Recognized expert in federal and state Air regulations.
  • BS in engineering (chemical, mechanical, environmental) or related discipline. Or equivalent experience.
  • 6 years (12 preferred) of air quality consulting experience with technical depth in Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, and MACT.
  • Proven “seller/doer” track record with success in winning strategic projects.
  • Strong project management skills (scope, budget, schedule).
  • Established relationships within Technology, Energy, or Chemical sectors in the Great Lakes area.
  • Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Preferred

  • Professional certifications (P.E., CSP, CHMM, or similar).
  • Expertise in air dispersion modeling, storm water, SPCC, RMP/PSM, CEQA permitting, multi-media auditing.
  • Familiarity with stack testing and ambient air measurement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic market plans to grow ERM’s air quality services.
  • Lead complex air permitting and compliance programs for industrial clients.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring clients maintain maximum operating flexibility.
  • Manage project deliverables, budgets, and schedules with precision.
  • Expand ERM’s profile through technical excellence and business development.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level staff, fostering technical and leadership growth.
  • Collaborate globally to deliver innovative air quality solutions.
  • Support cross-selling of ERM’s broader service offerings.

Ready to make an impact? Join ERM and lead the way in shaping sustainable solutions for a cleaner future.

Who We Are:

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.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. 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 their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.

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 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.

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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