Senior Consultant, Air Quality Dispersion Modeler

ERM is seeking a motivated Senior Consultant, Air Quality Dispersion Modeler to join our consulting team in Philadelphia (Malvern), PA; Washington, DC; or Ewing, NJ.

The successful candidate will work on a variety of interesting technical projects for clients in the oil & gas, energy, transportation, and manufacturing sectors throughout the US, with increasing responsibility for technical management duties.

This is an excellent career opportunity to work with an expert consulting team on challenging environmental management projects for large industrial and global clients.

Access to ERM's national Air Quality & Climate Change experts provide knowledge sharing of best practices across the industry and ongoing learning opportunities for our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Provide technical expertise in the air permitting field, with special emphasis on air quality dispersion modeling development, execution, and analysis.


* Perform air quality modeling analyses using standard regulatory air quality models (e.g., AERMOD, VISCREEN, CALPUFF).


* Develop complete and accurate air dispersion modeling analysis as required for Title V, PSD, and New Source Review compliance.

Interact with local regulators to steward permit application review and issuance.


* Conduct and manage emission inventory and emission calculation projects.


* Conduct air quality dispersion modeling analyses to ensure that public health and welfare are not affected by client process units.

A key component of the work involves air quality dispersion modeling using EPA models to evaluate state and federal health and air quality impacts.


* Communicate technical work products clearly and effectively to clients and state and federal agencies.


* Perform and manage multiple tasks within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.


* Interact and maintain successful relationships with clients, ERM employees, and subcontractors.

REQUIREMENTS:


* BS in environmental, or atmospheric sciences/meteorology or related degree; MS preferred.

Or equivalent experience. 


* 3+ years (5-7 years preferred) of direct consulting experience in the air quality or atmospheric science field.


* Hands-on knowledge and interest in Clean Air Act issues such as Title V, MACT and PSD, especially in how air dispersion modeling requirements interact with these regulations.


* Experience in performing air quality modeling analyses using standard regulatory air quality models (e.g., AERMOD, VISCREEN, CALPUFF).


* Familiarity with Microsoft office software and other related software programs.


* Programming and GIS skills a plus.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


* Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.


* This position is not eligible for immigration spons...