Air Quality Managing Consultant- Permitting Support

Position Overview

ERM's Centre of Digital Excellence in Gurugram seeks a Senior Air Quality Consultant specializing in Permitting Support to provide comprehensive air permitting services for US and EMEA clients. This role focuses on managing complex permitting projects, regulatory strategy development, and technical support for major industrial facilities across diverse sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Air Permitting Leadership

• Lead development of major air permits including Title V operating permits, PSD permits, and state construction permits for large industrial facilities
• Manage EMEA permitting projects including IED permits, national air permits, and integrated environmental permits
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional permitting strategies across different regulatory frameworks
• Conduct permit condition analysis and develop compliance strategies for complex industrial operations
• Provide expert technical support for permit appeals, contested cases, and regulatory disputes

Technical Permitting Support

• Perform detailed emissions calculations and air quality impact assessments
• Conduct BACT/LAER analyses and technology assessments for major new sources
• Lead air quality modeling studies for PSD increment analysis and ambient impact demonstrations
• Develop permit application packages with comprehensive technical documentation
• Support facility startups and commissioning activities for permitted equipment

Regulatory Strategy & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop permitting strategies for major capital projects and facility expansions
• Lead regulatory agency negotiations and permit application reviews
• Coordinate with environmental counsel on legal aspects of permitting proceedings
• Manage public participation processes and community engagement for major permits
• Provide strategic advice on permit timing, sequencing, and risk mitigation

Project Management & Client Relations

• Manage complex permitting projects with timelines spanning 12-24 months
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, modelers, and regulatory specialists
• Serve as primary client contact for permitting matters and regulatory strategy
• Develop and maintain relationships with key regulatory agencies and officials
• Support business development through technical excellence and client satisfaction

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Environmental Science
• Master's degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license highly desirable

Experience Requirements

• 7-10 years of air quality consulting experience with focus on permitting
• Minimum 4 years in senior roles with direct project management responsibilities
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with US major source permitting (Title V, PSD, NSR)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with European permitting frameworks
• Demonstrated track record of successfully obtaining complex air permits

Technical Expertise

• Expert knowledge of:
  • US air permitting programs (Title V, PSD, NSR, minor source permits)
  • EMEA permitting frameworks including IED, national permit systems
  • Air quality impact assessment methodologies and modeling protocols
  • Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and Lowest Achievable Emission Rate (LAER) determinations
  • Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) increment analysis
  • New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT)
• Advanced air quality modeling capabilities (AERMOD, CALPUFF, European models)
• Emissions estimation methodologies and engineering calculations
• Air pollution control technology evaluation and selection

Software Proficiencies

• Air quality dispersion modeling software (AERMOD, CALPUFF, ADMS, AUSTAL)
• Advanced Excel for emissions calculations and data analysis
• AutoCAD or similar drafting software
• GIS applications for spatial analysis
• Permit application databases and tracking systems

Core Competencies

• Strong technical writing and permit application development skills
• Excellent project management and coordination abilities
• Effective communication with regulatory agencies and technical staff
• Problem-solving skills for complex permitting challenges
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with specific industry sectors (power generation, refining, chemicals, manufacturing)
• Previous regulatory agency experience or secondment
• Professional certifications in air quality or environmental management
• Advanced degree in environmental engineering or related field
• Experience with environmental justice and community engagement
• Knowledge of emerging regulations including greenhouse gas permits

Industry Focus Areas

• Oil & Gas (upstream, midstream, downstream operations)
• Power Generation (fossil fuel, renewable, hybrid systems)
• Chemical Manufacturing and Processing
• Steel and Primary Metals
• Cement and Building Materials
• Food and Beverage Processing
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing