Principal Consultant, Air Quality
erm groupRolling Meadows (IL)
Principal Consultant, Air Quality
Posted today
erm groupRolling Meadows (IL)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Overview:
As Principal Consultant, Air Quality at ERM, you lead strategic growth and high-value projects in the Midwest. You will shape environmental compliance and climate adaptation efforts for industrial clients, building lasting relationships and delivering innovative solutions. Your leadership will mentor the next generation of air quality professionals and expand ERM's footprint across the Great Lakes. This role combines technical depth with strategic business development to drive sustainable outcomes. Compensation / Benefits paid time off parential leave medical, dental, vision life, disability, AD&D insurance 401(k) other applicable benefits
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 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
Key requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or engineering (chemical, environmental, mechanical) or related field 6+ years of air quality consulting with expertise in emission inventories, Title V, PSD, NSR, BACT, MACT Proven seller/doer track record in winning strategic projects Strong project management skills (scope, budget, schedule) Recognized expert in federal and state air regulations Negotiation experience with regulatory agencies Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and leadership skills Driver's License Not eligible for immigration sponsorship exceptional communication strategic thinking leadership air emission inventories Title V PSD
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.